If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Elizabeth, you should seek legal assistance today. Mesothelioma is a dangerous form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos, and you may be entitled to compensation. At the Williams Law Firm, we are going to investigate your case and work to secure the compensation you deserve. Our Elizabeth mesothelioma lawyers have more than two decades of experience with these cases and will stop at nothing to help you and your family.
A mesothelioma diagnosis often marks the beginning of a series of major expenses for a victim and their family. At the Williams Law Firm, we will be dedicated to helping you secure the compensation you deserve.
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that has no cure. It is aggressive and deadly, particularly because many people are not diagnosed until the late stages of the disease. This is because many of the symptoms of mesothelioma mimic those of other illnesses – shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, abdominal pain, and more.
It is widely understood that mesothelioma is caused due to long-term exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in New Jersey and the US until the 1970s and beyond. Some of the most common products that contained asbestos included:
Those who worked with asbestos products are most at risk of developing mesothelioma, though anyone they lived with could have sustained secondary exposure from asbestos fibers transported home on clothing.
Union County residents have been affected by mesothelioma, just like citizens in the rest of NJ. From 1999 to 2013, there were an estimated 436 deaths caused by asbestos-related exposure in the county. The asbestos-related death rate in Union County is 5.4 deaths per 100,000 people.
The following locations are labeled as known asbestos exposure sites in Elizabeth:
We need to stress that these are just the documented asbestos exposure locations and that there are many others that have not been identified or discovered throughout Elizabeth.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the team at the Williams Law Firm is ready to step in and help. We know you need coverage for various losses, including compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. If you have lost a loved one to mesothelioma, you are entitled to wrongful death benefits.
We will analyze your case to determine the best route for securing compensation, which can include:
If you need an Elizabeth mesothelioma attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling (855) 575-6376.
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