Taking Legal Action
If you or a family member have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you could be entitled to monetary compensation form asbestos companies, insurance companies and past employers. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a tumor infecting the lining around internal organs such as the lungs and abdomen. Since the 1920's, asbestos manufacturers were aware of health risks associated with asbestos exposure. From that time until the 1970's many of these companies conspired to cover up scientific findings linking asbestos to lung disease and cancer.
Aware of the risks, asbestos companies continued producing their products, exposing millions to the mineral that can prove lethal if airborne fibers are inhaled or swallowed. Since the late 1970's and early 80's individuals suffering from asbestos related diseases have filed many claims against producers of asbestos products. Monetary settlements are given to plaintiffs and their families to compensate for medical bills, which can average $200,000 annually for mesothelioma patients, and reduction of quality of life.
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