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Mesothelioma is a serious form cancer that has been linked directly to asbestos exposure. You may have been exposed asbestos fibers at work or by living in a building constructed with materials containing asbestos. You may even have suffered secondary exposure when fibers clung to the clothing worn by someone who worked around asbestos.

At Bendall & Mednick, we will help you determine who is at fault for your asbestos exposure and whether you have a claim for compensation. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, call us at 518-370-2211.

Fair Compensation for Your Illness

The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. If you have been diagnosed with this disease, asbestos exposure is to blame. The only questions are where and when this happened. If it took place in your workplace, it may be due to corporate negligence or even willful misconduct.

The disease will often not appear for as long as 10 to 50 years after the exposure to asbestos. For this reason, discovering the exact source of the exposure may be difficult. For a successful claim, you will need to establish the identity of the product, the place and the company responsible. A full record of your history, including your work and personal history, will be obtained to discover any potential exposures to asbestos, along with the names of witnesses who may be able to assist you.

Certain types of companies and industries that have been involved in working with asbestos over the years, some of which have declared bankruptcy. However, a special fund containing tens of billions of dollars was established to compensate victims of bankrupt corporations from asbestos exposure. Our attorneys are very familiar with the specific paperwork and legal routes available to access this fund.

The History of Asbestos Use

Asbestos has been in use since the late 19th century. Asbestos fibers form a dust when broken and become airborne. Its particles can easily be inhaled and lodged in the tissues of the body, inactive, for decades. Asbestos was first linked to cancer in the 1920s and by 1989, the EPA had banned all new uses of asbestos. However, uses prior to 1989 were still allowed. The product remains highly regulated but there are countless buildings all around the country that were built using it.

Individuals at a high risk of asbestos exposure work in many of the following industries:
  • Auto workers, particularly those who work in brake repair
  • Construction and building
  • Demolition
  • Navy veterans, Merchant Marines and longshoremen
  • Shipbuilders
  • Textiles
  • Workers in power plants, oil and gas refineries, railroads and steel mills
Family members of employees in those fields are also at risk due to second-hand exposure. If they are diagnosed with mesothelioma, they may also have a claim.
The History of Asbestos Use

Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Because of the long delay between asbestos exposure and cancer growth, it is easy to overlook the initial symptoms of mesothelioma. These symptoms also can mimic those of less serious illnesses, leading to a further delay in seeking treatment. It is vital for anyone who suspects past asbestos exposure to seek medical screening for the disease, even if the symptoms are not currently present.

The three most common versions of mesothelioma are pleural mesothelioma (75% of all cases), peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma (seen in less than 5% of all cases).

Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms

  • Blood in the sputum (fluid) or coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
  • Development of lumps under the skin on the chest
  • Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
  • Fatigue
  • Inexplicable shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • Inexplicable weight loss
  • Persistent chest or rib area pain, painful breathing
  • Persistent dry cough without phlegm
  • Pleural effusions (typically containing blood)
Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain or swelling in the abdomen
  • Anemia
  • Development of lumps under the skin on the abdomen
  • Diarrhea, constipation or any other inexplicable changes in the bowels
  • Fatigue
  • Fluid buildup between the peritoneum and the abdominal organs (ascites)
  • Inexplicable weight loss
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Sweating or fever
Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Pericardial Mesothelioma Symptoms

  • Chest pain
  • Fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Inexplicable difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
  • Sweating or fever

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