Pleural Mesothelioma – Mesothelioma Lawyer
Pleural Mesothelioma
The pleural membrane is made up of two sheets of skin-like body tissue that cover each lung. Pleural Mesothelioma is asbestos cancer of the lungs. Malignant pleural Mesothelioma is the most common type of Mesothelioma, making up over two-thirds of all Mesothelioma cases.
Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma include:
- Shortness of breath – hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, coughing up blood.
- Pleural effusion – a build up of too much fluid between the pleura (linings of the lungs and chest); a pleural effusion may cause chest pain and difficulty breathing.
- Pain in the chest – sometimes may be felt in upper abdomen, shoulder, or arm.
If you or a relative worked in the construction and building trades in the 20th century you may have been exposed to toxic asbestos fibers. Thousands of asbestos-containing products were in used throughout U. S. shipyards, power plants, oil refineries, chemical plants, industrial plants, commercial buildings, residential
Asbestos companies knowingly exposed you and your families to toxic asbestos dust and fibers. Many American workers have been diagnosed with Pleural Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Thousand of asbestos-containing products were used in the U. S. with peak years in 1940-1980.
U. S. Courts are holding asbestos companies responsible for causing many people to be diagnosed with Pleural Mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancers by forcing them to pay out large settlements to asbestos victims and their families. Pleural Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers do not show symptoms for 10 to 40 years after exposure.
Pleural Mesothelioma & Asbestos-Containing Products
Asbestos was used in many products throughout the U. S. because of its heat resistant and indestructible properties.
Asbestos-containing products used in the U. S. included; building products, cements, insulation, pipes, ceiling tiles, boilers, roof tiles, vinyl flooring, bricks, fireplaces, insulation ducts, drain lines, brakes, joint compounds, electrical wires and home insulation.
Pleural Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure on the Job
Construction trades where exposure was highest include; insulators, pipefitters, plumbers, steelworkers, construction workers, electricians, carpenters, drywallers, painters, cement masons, roofers, refinery workers, chemical plant workers, auto workers, railroad workers, aircraft workers, and veterans.
Pleural Mesothelioma and Cure Research
Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America is working on treatments to cure Pleural Mesothelioma.
Pleural Mesothelioma Lawyer
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Pleural Mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related cancers the experienced asbestos attorneys at Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul are here to help you. We are nationally recognized trial lawyers and our attorneys have successfully litigated Mesothelioma cases in throughout the United States.
Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has an outstanding track record of success, and our lawyers are known for their honesty, integrity and compassion.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Pleural Mesothelioma attorney.
Our nationwide, toll free numbers is (800) 281-9804.
Pleural Mesothelioma Lawyers