MESOTHELIOMA INFORMATION

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma victims inhale or swallow asbestos fibers, which then became lodged in the body. Because asbestos fibers are essentially indestructible, the body’s immune system is powerless to break them down.

While mesothelioma is relatively rare in the general population, with between 2,000 and 3,000 new diagnoses every year, the disease is not rare among workers in certain trades and industries. Those at the highest risk for developing mesothelioma include workers handling or installing insulation, as well as roofers, electricians, miners and auto mechanics.  Asbestos fibers are so toxic that family members of workers in high-risk industries are also at risk for developing mesothelioma through particles that cling to workers' clothing, shoes, skin and hair. This type of “second-hand” exposure to asbestos is known as para-occupational exposure.

While we understand that your primary focus is in receiving the best possible medical treatment, you may be eligible for compensation that can provide financial relief.  If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or if you are worried that you might have mesothelioma, it's important that you understand your legal rights to protect you and your family.

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