Help for mesothelioma victims, their families, and their caregivers
Welcome to our mesothelioma counsel website. This site provides information about mesothelioma, its causes, diagnosis, current treatments, and legal options. The information here addresses many of the questions and concerns of mesothelioma patients, their families, and their healthcare providers.
Every day, the attorneys at Belluck & Fox, LLP help mesothelioma victims and their families. Our law firm created this website because we know that people dealing with asbestos-related diseases have many questions. Getting information can make living with mesothelioma just a little bit easier before and after a diagnosis.
What is mesothelioma?
Each year about 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer that occurs in people exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Even a small amount of asbestos or infrequent exposure can pose a risk for contracting mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases.
Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos fibers lodged in the lining (mesothelium) of vital organs such as the pleural lining of the lungs or the membranes that line the abdomen (peritoneum). Typically, symptoms do not appear until many years after these fibers are inhaled or ingested. Though treatments exist to extend life and ease symptoms, there is no cure for mesothelioma.
Who is most at risk for developing mesothelioma?
Without a doubt, the people most at risk for developing mesothelioma worked in occupations where they regularly dealt with asbestos, including businesses that manufacture, install, and maintain products containing asbestos fibers. While construction, car repair, and shipbuilding trades are often associated with asbestos exposure in the workplace, the long list of past and present occupations dealing with asbestos also includes:
Aircraft mechanics Appliance installers Auto mechanics Asbestos plant workers
Auto plant workers Boilermakers Brake mechanics
Brick layers Bulldozer operators Carpenters
Cement plant workers Cement finishers Construction workers
Crane operators Demolition crews Drywall workers
Electricians Electrical linemen Engineers
Firefighters Foundry workers Garage workers
What should I do if I was exposed to asbestos?
If you were exposed to asbestos at work or lived with someone who was, see your doctor and describe your level of asbestos exposure. Your doctor may run some tests to check your condition. If the results show mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact Belluck & Fox. Our experienced team of mesothelioma attorneys can represent and advise you and your family.
Why should mesothelioma victims contact Belluck & Fox?
People who are diagnosed with mesothelioma or who lost someone to this rare cancer, have a right to seek compensation from the companies responsible. Belluck & Fox is one of the nation?s leading mesothelioma law firms. We have recovered more than $400 million on behalf of clients with mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancers.
With decades of legal experience focused on obtaining compensation in mesothelioma cases, the lawyers at Belluck & Fox know all the legal avenues available to get compensation for their clients. When we represent you, we carefully review information about you and your family to determine what options are appropriate for your specific case.
MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENT INFORMATION
Treatments Ease Pain and Other Symptoms
Mesothelioma is incurable, but treatments are available to help improve the length and quality of life for victims. Treatments vary depending on the patient?s general health and the size and location of the cancer. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. The links of this web site provide more information onmesothelioma treatments.
Multi-Modal Therapies Are Most Effective Treatments
Generally, a combination of these has been found to be the most effective at alleviating symptoms and improving the patient?s quality of life. But, unfortunately all of these treatments also come with risks of complications. Treatment for mesothelioma should only be done by a mesothelioma specialist. So, it?s important to seek out an experienced medical team.
Clinical Trials Bring Hope
Every day mesothelioma clinical trials are taking place searching for better treatments and ultimately a cure for mesothelioma.
Progress Has Been Made, But There Is Still a Long Way to Go
Today?s treatments come with serious risks. Even so, doctors and researchers have made important progress that has improved quality of life and survival times for victims.
INFORMATION
Mesothelioma Attorneys Can Answer Your Questions
Every day Belluck & Fox, LLP helps mesothelioma victims. Many clients ask us questions about mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases. For people who have had frequent exposure to asbestos, it?s good to get information even before a diagnosis is determined.
Get the Facts About What a Mesothelioma Diagnosis Means
We put this website together because we want people to easily get the information they need about mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos. Here you will find some basic information about mesothelioma, its causes, treatments, and some hard truths.
Mesothelioma is rare. About 3,000 cases are diagnosed each year in the United States. Only about one in 770 people has a lifetime risk of getting mesothelioma. Usually, mesothelioma does not manifest any symptoms until decades after exposure.
Mesothelioma Victims May Be Entitled to Compensation
When someone you care about is diagnosed with mesothelioma, it helps to know exactly what that means. The facts are, mesothelioma is caused by asbestos and it is incurable. In most cases, asbestos exposure is due to someone else?s negligence or carelessness. Victims and their families may be entitled to compensation.
