A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help Your Mesothelioma Case

You may or may not have heard of mesothelioma yet; you will be shocked to know that close to 3,000 people were diagnosed with the disease in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

It has led to many deaths, and its treatment is often delayed because the symptoms of mesothelioma do not appear for over 20 years, sometimes even more. By the time they do, it might be too late for the patient to recover.

The cause of mesothelioma

A type of cancer that affects the lining of organs, mesothelioma has no cure as such. It affects mostly lungs and in some cases, heart or abdomen. There are many reasons that cause the disease, it could be genetic or any other causes, but the main culprit is exposure to asbestos.

The symptoms of mesothelioma are just like any other disease, and that is why in many cases, there has been a misdiagnosis. Doctors conduct several tests for weeks or even months, and then, they are able to get the right diagnosis.

Who is at most risk for mesothelioma?

The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, so people who have had been exposed to the mineral are most likely to suffer from the disease. They may contract the disease, but the symptoms can be seen only after twenty years or later.

Today, asbestos is not very commonly used, and there are safety laws and rules to protect those who can come in touch with it, especially workers who work in related industries. It is better to be cautious because it is not as if industries have completely stopped using asbestos. Most often, they try to either hide the fact or attempt to cover up such allegations.

Yet, today, there might be many who have had worked in industries related to asbestos, and they could be at risk, but they may not even be aware of it. People working in industries such as construction, mining, vehicle repairs, shipbuilding, etc., may have been exposed to asbestos.  If a person happens to inhale air with asbestos fibers, it could enter the tissues of the body and cause damage.

Some symptoms of the disease are chest pain, weight loss, wheezing, etc. The doctor will take an x-ray, CT scan, and a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

If you or anyone you know of, suffers from mesothelioma due to exposure to the mineral at a workplace or any other place, then you can seek a claim for personal injury . You will need to speak to a personal injury attorney for more information.

Most people find out that they have contracted the disease after a long time since they have left the work yet, which could have been caused by inhaling asbestos while working. A lawyer will know how to prove your claim and bring such people who play havoc with other people’s lives to book.

Filing a mesothelioma claim

Those who have been diagnosed with the disease and are undergoing treatment for the same can file a mesothelioma claim under personal injury. For those who have died from the disease, the family or friends can seek wrongful death claim.

A personal injury lawyer will help you in filing the right claim and also guide you in the right procedure. You will have to submit papers and documents to substantiate your appeal.

As per the personal injury law, mesothelioma claim for patients cover the complete earlier and future medical expenses, loss of wages and even the pain and suffering they have undergone due to the disease.

Under the wrongful death claim, it will cover the loss of income as well the medical expenses the person might have incurred in the course of the treatment. The claim also covers funeral expenses. Since the rules and procedure may differ depending on the state of the claimant is, an attorney at law is the best person to advise you on the steps to be taken.

If you suspect you have contracted the diseases while working in the construction industry, then speak to a construction accident attorney who is conversant with the effective steps to take to prove the claim.

Also, if the case reaches a civil court, the lawyer can defend you in the trial. You should file a case as it can help you and your family financially to fight the disease and also to bring more awareness about the disease and its cause.

Contact Us Today

The team at The Law Offices of Alvin F. de Levie, are always ready to answer any questions may have. If you would like to know more about your prospects of filing a claim and winning the case about mesothelioma, you should talk to one of our personal injury lawyers today. Call us at 844-777-2529 for a free consultation.