Malignant mesothelioma, an asbestos-related form of lung cancer, causes many difficult symptoms in those who develop it, often including pericardial effusion. Late-stage patients may experience swelling in the chest area or the abdomen, coughing, loss of muscle tone, fatigue, chest pain and many other symptoms. Because it is such an aggressive and difficult-to-treat disease,
choosing your care team is critical. Make sure they understand mesothelioma and how and when to perform various procedures and administer certain types of drugs.
You may also be eligible to receive compensation for your suffering. At HendlerLaw we have a history of successful mesothelioma litigation in which we've won significant settlements for our clients. We will help you analyze the facts of your situation and make a decision as to whether you and your family may benefit from working---at no charge to you---with one of our mesothelioma trial attorneys. Don't wait. Call us 24/7 today at 800.443.6353.
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive form of lung cancer that's almost always associated with having been exposed to asbestos at some time during the patient's life. It progresses rapidly and reduces the patient's quality of life. Unfortunately, there is as yet no cure. But treatment options continue to be the subject of more and more research as the number of cases of mesothelioma continues to grow.
Medical options for treating early stages include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy---usually with a combination of drugs such as cisplatin and
pemetrexed. But because many cases are not discovered until later stages, symptoms often must be treated in ways designed more to relieve discomfort than to stop the growth of tumors or cure the disease.
However, it's important to understand that if you have mesothelioma, you have legal options to possibly recover some compensation if you were exposed to asbestos while on the job or living in an area where the substance was mined or used in manufacturing. Plaintiffs in a number of cases have been awarded substantial compensation when they worked with an experienced mesothelioma trial attorney. A qualified attorney will help you review your history of asbestos exposure and decide if you may have grounds for filing litigation.
At
HendlerLaw we are experienced in winning relief for clients who have mesothelioma or have lost a family member to this disease. We can help, and there is no charge to you unless and until you are awarded compensation. Call us any time with questions at 800.443.6353.
There can be so many twists and turns in the laws surrounding asbestos lawsuits and mesothelioma litigation that it's critical to have an experienced lawyer who knows the angles.
And when a lawsuit is successful, there may be other legal maneuvering regarding who must pay and how much. For example, one of the companies that has been sued for exposing its workers to asbestos risk via a subsidiary company is Corning, Inc. In the 1950s Corning acquired Corhart Refractories Co., which made and sold a special type of brick used in steel furnaces.
According to the www.allbusiness.com/legal/ website, some of Corhart's customers bought a paper spacer material that included asbestos. And many asbestos-exposure actions were later filed against Corning, which faced additional potential liability due to a subsidiary making and selling a pipe insulation product called Unibestos that was made with asbestos.
In a recent court case two of Corning's insurance companies sued the company, claiming the language of the policies indicated that each individual occurrence of asbestos exposure should be considered separate---and thus force Corning to pay the full deductible for each case filed. Their petition was denied by the New York Supreme Court in July, 2010.
So if you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma, call us right away to talk about how best to get through the legal process of filing for possible compensation. 800.443.6353. You can also contact us at
HendlerLaw.com
Mesothelioma lung cancer is a ravaging disease that is associated with asbestos exposure. It quickly robs its victims and their families of their quality of life, then leads to death within a few years. And so far there is no cure. In many cases, victims received their deadly exposure while on the job.
Mesothelioma lawsuit settlements have already reached well into the hundreds of millions, and more will continue to be awarded. Though nothing can replace individuals in the hearts of their loved ones, some plaintiffs reach negotiated settlements before trial that can take care of their families for many years to come. Some receive significant judgments through the courts. Either way, when you look for mesothelioma legal advice, make sure you find a law firm that has taken on this type of litigation successfully and gotten its clients significant compensation.
What should you look for in a attorney? After finding out about the law firm's previous successes, make sure you feel respected and listened to by the individual attorney. You're already going through one of the most traumatic times in your life
living with mesothelioma. Dealing with a lawyer who isn't responsive to your questions is a burden you don't need. Ask if your case will be examined individually rather than lumped in with others. And make sure your attorney works on a contingency basis---that is, you pay nothing upfront. Any fees are taken out of any settlement that's awarded.
Read more about
choosing a mesothelioma trial attorney on our Mesothelioma Advice website. We prepared that site to help anyone who has questions learn more about finding the best medical care and dealing effectively with
the legal process.
You don't have to deal with this alone. We at HendlerLaw are here to help and can take your call at any time, day or night. 800.443.6353.
An accumulation of fluid around your heart may be a sign of serious disease, or it may be a way your body reacts to an injury. Called pericardial effusion, causes can be quite different but usually fall into two main categories: underlying disease (cancer is a common cause) or trauma, as in injury or post-surgery.
Malignant mesothelioma is a fast-moving form of lung cancer that so far has a poor prognosis. The earliest noticeable signs might be confused with pleurisy symptoms---cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing---so it's important to see a doctor when you develop these types of symptoms. Early diagnosis means doctors may be able to use more aggressive treatments to extend survival times. Pericardial effusion is just one of the many signs that may develop in later stages of mesothelioma. Others might include abdominal fluid retention, cachexia (general debility, muscle wasting, losing weight) and more.
Because this disease is so aggressive, it is critical to get the
best informed and most understanding doctors you can find. And because asbestos exposure is the foremost cause of mesothelioma of all types, it's important to do a thorough review of your personal history to see whether you may have been exposed and may have a right to recover compensation by filing mesothelioma litigation. We at HendlerLaw can help you explore your history and understand your options. Call us day or night at 800.443.653.
Asbestos is everywhere, including a run-down building that formerly housed a local historical society in Pennsylvania. The building, owned by the non-profit historical society will be demolished because of the society’s inability to pay for proper maintenance. The demolition will cost Washington County officials about $250,000. The excessive cost is due to the fact that the structure is contaminated with asbestos. Special precautions must be taken whenever asbestos is removed from any asbestos containing structure. According to the EPA, up until the 1970s, many types of building products and insulation materials used in homes contained asbestos. Disturbed asbestos-containing products such as insulation, fireproofing and acoustical materials are among the main sources of asbestos exposure. The removal of asbestos posts potential health risks for many people in the area, if done incorrectly.
Inhaled asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems. Asbestos is linked to diseases that include asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The American Cancer Society lists exposure to asbestos as the main risk factor for developing mesothelioma. Most people that develop mesothelioma have worked in jobs where they breathed in asbestos fibers at some point in their lives. Mesothelioma can take 25-40 years to develop after the initial asbestos exposure.
The truth about asbestos exposure has been known and mostly hidden from the American public since the early 20th Century. If you or anyone close to you has developed the disease, chances are it is due to asbestos exposure at work or home.
HendlerLaw, a specialized mesothelioma cancer law firm has successfully litigated many asbestos lawsuits against manufacturers of asbestos containing products. Contact us with no obligation at 1-800-443-6353.
The human body responds to assaults on it in many ways, whether those attacks come from trauma or injury or from a disease such as lung cancer. Malignant pleural mesothelioma---nearly always associated with exposure to asbestos---is a particularly aggressive form of lung cancer. Effects on your body can begin long before you or the doctor notice symptoms. One of the
earliest sign of mesothelioma cancer for some patients may be thrombophlebitis---a condition in which your blood forms clots and the veins become inflamed.
If you develop thrombophlebitis, and especially if you've ever been exposed to asbestos, see your doctor immediately and watch carefully for other symptoms. If you do develop pleurisy symptoms or other lung disease problems, make sure your doctor is a cancer specialist.
And don't hesitate to call us at Hendlerlaw if you are diagnosed with mesothelioma. We can help you determine if you might be able to receive compensation by filing mesothelioma litigation. Call us at 800.443.6353.
Making sure mesothelioma clients are clearly informed, and feel as comfortable as possible during depositions is paramount, in my opinion. I recently gave a presentation at the
Plaintiffs Asbestos Lawyers Symposium that took place in Las Vegas May 5th-7th.
Litigation communications expert Katherine James, of Act Of Communication, was my co-presenter. We discussed strategies for mesothelioma cancer attorneys to use to communicate with mesothelioma clients about what will happen at their deposition and how to put them at ease to
testify more comfortably and with less anxiety. When a mesothelioma patient decides to bring a mesothelioma lawsuit, a key event is his or her deposition. Because that can be a stressful event, its important for clients to be at ease about the process. This is an important aspect of providing
mesothelioma advice during the litigation process. If you'd like to learn more about the deposition process, feel free to contact me at 512-439-3202 or
shendler@hendlerlaw.com.
If you have you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be feeling confused, lost, and frightened. This disease rightly has a reputation as difficult to live with and hard to treat. Symptoms of mesothelioma can be widely different, depending on the stage and how your body is reacting to the malignancy.
Once you have finished
choosing your care team and are satisfied that you are receiving the most knowledgeable medical treatment, it may be a good time to think about filing a mesothelioma lawsuit.
Naturally, you don't want to undertake the process of filing mesothelioma litigation without feeling confident that you have a good chance of recovering compensation. That's why it's critical to receive the best legal advice you can. You'll want to work with someone who has successfully navigated these complex types of cases many times. A mesothelioma trial attorney must know the ins and outs of the legal process in addition to the fine points of establishing a history of asbestos exposure and corporate responsibility.
Don't hesitate to ask your attorney any questions that come to mind. And be aware that your attorney should be working with you at no charge. Fees should only be charged in the event of winning a case or negotiating a settlement. If you have any fears or concerns or would like to investigate your own situation,
HendlerLaw is a leading mesothelioma asbestos law firm with resources in several states, including New York, Texas and California. Don't hesitate to call us any time at 800.443.6353.
When you receive a
mesothelioma diagnosis, you begin a long journey. It began, possibly many years ago, when you were exposed to some asbestos risk, either on the job or in your living environment. Early symptoms can include coughing, difficulty breathing, and can then lead to cachexia (general debilitation, muscle wasting, fatigue, etc.). No matter what symptoms appear first, your main consideration is to find a medical care team that is very familiar with this disease and whose members can give you the information and the treatments that are best suited to where you are in the process.
Your doctor may recommend that you undergo a series of tests to help your care team members understand what stage your disease is in and help them recommend treatments that might to relieve your pain or discomfort.
As you and your family learn to live with these lung cancer effects, you will also want to consider getting
mesothelioma legal advice from a highly qualified and experienced professional who has successfully helped other victims file asbestos lawsuits to seek compensation. Don't wait. We can help you determine the deadline by which you must file mesothelioma litigation in order not to lose your opportunity. Our experienced mesothelioma trial attorneys will work with you to discover whether you may have a good chance of recovering compensation. Call us day or night at 800.443.6353.
There is a battle under way in Beaumont, Texas. The Beaumont Independent School District voted last November to tear down the South Park School, used as a middle school until last year. In response, more than 2,600 residents in the city of 110,000 signed a petition urging the school district to consider alternate plans for adaptive use. The fate of this 1922 building is important to the safety and health of the community. The demolition of this building could prove to be very dangerous because of the tons of asbestos containing materials it harbors.
Removal of asbestos must be done under special procedures. Asbestos removal must be done prior to demolition to keep the material from becoming airborne. Inhaled asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems including mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer and it is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. There is no cure for Mesothelioma.
The district is still in the midst of selecting a company to hire for the project, and will factor in the company's bid and prestige into their decision. It is in everyone’s best interest that the right company and correct procedures in removing the asbestos are used. Incorrect removal can expose many people to asbestos and a wave of asbestos lawsuits against the Beaumont Independent School District and others. Of course, if a child or school official is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the affected parties should consult a mesothelioma asbestos law firm for legal advice.
Because of the nature of the disease and the law surrounding asbestos, mesothelioma litigation is very specialized and complex. It is important that the affected parties consult a mesothelioma cancer attorney. HendlerLaw, a specialized mesothelioma cancer law firm has successfully litigated many asbestos lawsuits. For more information, or help dealing with mesothelioma litigation, call us at 1-800-443-6353, or visit www.mesothelioma-advice.org or www.Hendlerlaw.com.
Pericardial effusion is the term used to describe when there is an abnormal buildup of fluid around your heart--literally between the space that encloses your heart (pericardium), the lining of your heart, and your heart itself.
There are many potential pericardial effusion causes. Some are manageable and others are much more serious, so it's critical to have an expert medical opinion. Some causes include infections, heart surgery, kidney failure, and some types of cancer, including mesothelioma, a particularly aggressive form of lung cancer. Mesothelioma causes are generally limited to previous exposure to asbestos fibers.
You may have no symptoms at all, but if you have one of the conditions that may cause a pericardial effusion--such as mesothelioma--you will want to keep a close watch on your health and keep in touch with your physician. This condition can progress rapidly and potentially cause problems with your heart, so make sure your doctor is familiar with the disease.
If you have mesothelioma and would like to find out about the possibility of recovering compensation, please call one of our mesothelioma cancer attorneys. We are happy to answer any of your questions about what's involved in conducting mesothelioma litigation. You can reach us any time at 800.443.6353.
Encouraging news was just published about results of a
clinical trial for a new treatment protocol for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Researchers were experimenting with creating a vaccination-type of treatment using special types of cells that trigger the immune system. The cells are treated with two additional immune system boosters:
KLH and
autologous tumor lysate.
Together, this combination is known as "dendritic cell-based immunotherapy." It activates T cells (white blood cells that are key to the immune system) and encourages the growth of B cells, another type of white blood cell that can produce antibodies. Dendritic simply refers to the shape of the cells:tree-like with branches.
The bottom line is that this new trial has established that this type of vaccination has the ability to fight tumor growth, which can help reduce the lung cancer effects that mesothelioma patients must endure. Such effects can include cachexia (muscle wasting, fatigue), pleurisy symptoms, and abdominal fluid retention (ascites). Treatments can help some, but researchers are constantly looking for better ways to fight. We try to bring you news of every promising development in mesothelioma treatment.
Call us if you have questions about your
legal right to pursue compensation by filing mesothelioma litigation. 800.443.6353.
The risk of school children being exposed to asbestos fibers is a serious and legitimate concern. Inhaled asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems including mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer. The effects of lung cancer, particularly on children, are devastating.
Because of this asbestos risk, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) in October 30, 1986. The act is designed to protect school children and school employees from exposure to asbestos in school buildings. AHERA required EPA to develop regulations for dealing with asbestos in public and nonprofit private elementary and secondary schools.
The peak years of asbestos use in schools were from 1939 until the 1970s. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that there are asbestos-containing materials in most of the nation’s primary, secondary and charter schools. Asbestos is most commonly used in schools as insulation and in building materials.
The AHERA schools rule requires all public school districts and private schools to conduct an asbestos risk assessment in all school buildings; to develop plans to manage asbestos in schools; and to carry out the plans in a timely fashion. The rule also provides an opportunity for parents, teachers, and other school employees to be informed about the asbestos risks in their children’s schools and become familiar with and involved in their school’s asbestos management program. School officials are required to notify parent, teacher and employee groups about asbestos-related activities.
The EPA developed steps that detail the proper way to deal with asbestos materials in public schools in order to minimize asbestos exposure. Upon finding asbestos in a school building, school officials can develop and carry out a special maintenance plan to ensure that asbestos containing materials are kept in good condition. This is the most common method when the materials are in good condition at the time of initial inspection. School officials can also repair damaged pipe or boiler covering, which is known as thermal system insulation. Another option is to spray the material with a sealant to prevent fiber release – a process called encapsulation. Further, school officials can decide to place a barrier around the materials, which is known as an enclosure. The last option is to remove the asbestos – under special procedures. Only an AHERA-accredited management planner – an asbestos professional with proper training, qualifications, and experience – is authorized to advise school officials on which response action is appropriate for a particular situation. The final selection of the proper method is up to school officials after they receive the advice of the school’s accredited management planner.
Of course, if a child or school official is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the affected parties should consult a mesothelioma asbestos law firm for legal advice. Because of the nature of the disease and the law surrounding asbestos, mesothelioma litigation is very specialized and complex. It is important that the affected parties consult a mesothelioma cancer attorney.
Imagine that the home you grow up in, that same home that shelters you and your family, causes more than half of the members in your family’s premature death. That is exactly what happened to a Winnipeg, Canada woman. Raven ThunderSky’s parents and four siblings all succumbed to mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity, caused by the asbestos that had been used extensively in the construction of their house.
According to the EPA, up until the 1970s, many types of building products and insulation materials used in homes contained asbestos. Common products that might have contained asbestos in the past include steam pipes, boilers, furnace ducts insulated with an asbestos blanket or asbestos paper tape, resilient floor tiles (vinyl asbestos, asphalt, and rubber), the backing on vinyl sheet flooring, and adhesives used for installing floor tile, cement sheet, mill board, and paper used as insulation around furnaces and wood burning stoves, door gaskets in furnaces, wood stoves, and coal stoves, soundproofing or decorative material sprayed on walls and ceilings, patching and joint compounds for walls and ceilings and textured paints, artificial ashes and embers sold for use in gas-fired fireplaces. Also, other older household products such as fireproof gloves, stove-top pads, ironing board covers and certain hairdryers.
Breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer mesothelioma, and asbestosis. The risk of mesothelioma lung cancer increases with the number of fibers inhaled over time. The symptoms of this disease do not usually appear until about 20 to 30 years after the first asbestos exposure.
This is just one story of hundreds of thousands where lawsuits have been filed against asbestos manufacturers and users. W.R. Grace and Co. has faced more than 270,000 mesothelioma lawsuits stemming from asbestos.
HendlerLaw, a specialized mesothelioma cancer law firm has successfully litigated many asbestos lawsuits against W.R. Grace and Co. and many other manufacturers. For more information, or help dealing with mesothelioma litigation, call us at 1-800-443-6353, or visit our resource site www.mesothelioma-advice.org or www.Hendlerlaw.com.
Doctors around the world are increasing the energy and research dollars in the search for better treatment of mesothelioma. A recent study focused on a series of new bio markers (substances naturally in the body) which will prove useful to facilitate early diagnosis of mesothelioma. Officials of the 'European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer' (EORTC) suggest focusing research efforts on finding bio markers to predict how well Chemotherapy works with mesothelioma.
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive pulmonary disease, which is caused by asbestos exposure. The disease is difficult to diagnose and has resisted traditional treatment options, since it identifies for the first time as a particular type of lung cancer. Asbestos was widely used in industry for decades, and mesothelioma has a very long period of latency — can appear up to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Because of that, the number of cases of MPM should continue to increase throughout the world for the next 30-40 years..
It may be useful to find out if you are a victim of this disease because many employers intentionally concealed their knowledge of the dangers of exposure to asbestos fibers from their workers who breathed them every day of their working life. And since even a small dose of asbestos can cause asbestosis or mesothelioma, even the families of workers exposed to asbestos may be in danger. Mesothelioma litigation has picked up significantly as more evidence has come to light about what employers and manufacturers knew about the dangers of asbestos.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or feel you’ve been exposed to asbestos or other toxic substances on the job, first find the right medical help. Then, understand your legal rights. If you have questions or need help regarding a potential mesothelioma or asbestos-exposure lawsuit, you can visit our site, www.mesotheliomaadvice.org, www.hendlerlaw.com or call us 800.443.6353. We have years of experience helping people just like you and your family face this difficult time in your life.
For more than 40 years the U.S. government used many different asbestos-containing products in its military vehicles and facilities. If you served in the military anytime up until about 1975, you may want to keep a close watch on your health. Asbestos exposure is the main cause of mesothelioma lung cancer (pleural mesothelioma). It can also invade the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal).
According to the veterans’ website for the state of Massachusetts, the statistics are dramatic. Nearly one-third of those who develop malignant mesothelioma are veterans. And veterans who served in the Navy have an ever higher risk of asbestos-related diseases:
“…sailors and shipyard workers account for 26 percent of mesothelioma cases, 16 percent of asbestos-related lung cancer, and 13 percent of serious respiratory diseases.”
In an earlier post we wrote about the increasing incidence of lung and respiratory diseases among soldiers returning from Iraq. It’s now apparent that our soldiers are regularly put in harm’s way from their occupation in ways that go beyond bullets and bombs.
If you served in the military and received a mesothelioma diagnosis, make sure to take advantage of every veterans’ benefit the U.S. government offers. Once you've chosen your care team to treat your mesothelioma, call us to discuss the possibility of filing an asbestos lawsuit. At this point, your health is endangered, but we are experts in mesothelioma litigation and you may be able to recover compensation that can help you and your loved ones get through this extreme situation.
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