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What are the main symptoms of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma symptoms vary based on where tumors develop in the body. Pleural mesothelioma in the chest may cause shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough, and unexplained weight loss. Peritoneal mesothelioma in the abdomen often causes abdominal swelling and pain, nausea, or bowel obstruction. Pericardial mesothelioma around the heart may lead to chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and fluid buildup.
Who is most at risk for developing mesothelioma?
Almost all mesothelioma cases are caused by asbestos exposure. Those who worked with or around asbestos in industrial, construction, shipyard, and power plant jobs are most at risk. Family members can also develop mesothelioma through secondhand exposure from workers’ contaminated clothing and equipment.
How do doctors test for and diagnose mesothelioma?
Diagnosing mesothelioma involves imaging tests like CT scans to visualize tumors, biopsies to examine tissue samples, blood tests, and pulmonary function tests. Only a specialist called a pathologist can make a definitive mesothelioma diagnosis. Early diagnosis improves prognosis but many patients are misdiagnosed at first.
What are the treatment options for mesothelioma?
Aggressive multimodal treatments provide the best results. Options include surgery to remove tumors when possible, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and emerging immunotherapies. Newer treatments continue to enhance prognosis, especially when combined. Patients may also enroll in clinical trials for experimental drugs.
What compensation is available in a mesothelioma lawsuit?
If asbestos exposure caused your mesothelioma, you can seek compensation for all losses. This includes medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, funeral expenses, and wrongful death damages. Experienced lawyers fight to maximize compensation for victims and their families.
What is the mesothelioma lawsuit process?
After investigating asbestos exposure, your lawyer will file a lawsuit naming the responsible companies as defendants. Through legal discovery, both sides exchange evidence and documents. Most cases settle before trial, but sometimes a jury decides damages. The process takes time so starting quickly is critical before legal deadlines expire.
How long do I have to file a mesothelioma claim?
Each state has its own statute of limitations - a deadline for filing lawsuits. For mesothelioma, this is typically 1 to 3 years after diagnosis. This window is very short, so contacting a lawyer immediately is vital to begin preparations and not risk missing critical deadlines.
Why hire a mesothelioma lawyer?
Mesothelioma cases involve intricate legal and medical details. Having an experienced lawyer is critical to prove causation and handle negotiations with large corporations. At Braver Law, we have decades of focused experience with asbestos cases. Our attorneys will handle all aspects while you focus on your health.
What makes Braver Law different?
Braver Law handles mesothelioma cases and asbestos-related diseases cases exclusively. We pour our resources into every case and have compassion for our clients. Put our mesothelioma legal team on your side today.
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