Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive and deadly type of cancer that is caused primarily due to exposure to asbestos. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or have lost a loved one due to the disease, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. At the Williams Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping you through this difficult period. Attorney Joseph P. Williams is ready to handle all aspects of your case. When you need a New York City mesothelioma attorney, we are ready to investigate so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
When you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis or lose a loved one to the illness, you need to turn to an attorney you can trust. At the Williams Law Firm, you can count on having a knowledgeable and experienced team by your side.
There are several routes your attorney will explore to secure compensation for your mesothelioma diagnosis. This can include:
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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in the US for a variety of applications until the late 1970s. Unfortunately, the use of asbestos was continued in many products until the 1980s and 1990s.
Asbestos was once called “the magic mineral,” before it was known to be a cancer-causing carcinogen. Asbestos was very low cost and had many applications because of its heat resistance and insulating properties, as well as its durability. Some of the most commonly used construction and consumer products that contained asbestos include:
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive and deadly form of cancer. Approximately 3,000 new mesothelioma cases are diagnosed each year in the US.
Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. In some cases, decades will pass from the time a person is exposed to asbestos to the development of symptoms that lead to a mesothelioma diagnosis. Most people are over 60 years of age before they are diagnosed with the illness.
Mesothelioma is the result of cell mutation that causes malignant cell growth. These tumors grow in diffuse patterns that spread across the surface of the sac covering the organ affected.
There are various types of mesothelioma, all distinguished by the organ they affect.
New Yorkers have been greatly affected by mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure. The following are a list of estimated deaths in each of the following boroughs from 1999 to 2013:
There have been hundreds of job sites identified that have exposed workers and residents in New York City to asbestos. Below, you will see a partial list of buildings and sites in NYC that are known to have used or continue to use asbestos:
This is only a small portion of the affected sites that have exposed people in NYC to asbestos. There are many other sites that have been identified and many others that have not been identified. A thorough investigation into your work and living history will be necessary to determine where you were exposed and who is liable for your mesothelioma.
Even though asbestos is most commonly encountered on job sites and industrial locations, many victims of mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in their homes. Asbestos is toxic when it is friable and causes respirable dust. This usually happens when there is home renovation being completed, and homeowners are unaware of the asbestos in their dwelling.
Some of the most common places asbestos can be found in a home include:
If you think you have been exposed to asbestos over your lifetime, or live with someone who worked with asbestos, you should see your doctor for a thorough examination. While there is no cure for mesothelioma, early detection can increase the survival rates and quality of life in a person’s remaining years following a diagnosis.
Diagnosing mesothelioma is best done with a biopsy of the suspect area. Your doctor will likely order a complete physical exam as well as imaging tests such as a CT scan or an MRI. Treatment for mesothelioma can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, or a combination of these.
Regardless of the route you and your attorney choose to pursue to receive compensation for your illness, there are various types of damages you could be entitled to recover. This can include:
While it is impossible to predict how much each mesothelioma case will be worth, the Williams Law Firm has had success in securing millions of dollars for victims and their families. Mesothelioma cases can each be worth a significant amount of money, and the facts of the case determine how much each client will receive.
If you or a loved one have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you need to secure legal assistance as soon as possible. At the Williams Law Firm, you will have an advocate ready to help you through this process, from the beginning until a settlement or verdict is reached. We have more than two decades of experience handling these cases and can get to work today. When you need a New York City mesothelioma attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling (855) 575-6376.
