Mesothelioma Definition

By Katie Nealon of Brayton Purcell LLP posted in Mesothelioma on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be wondering what your treatment options are. It is estimated that patients have twelve to eighteen months to live after diagnosis, but that is not the case for everyone. There are several treatments available for mesothelioma patients, with new ones emerging each day.
•    A type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
This cancer is usually considered a tumor of the pleura and not a type of lung cancer.
•    Cancer involving the pleura (the membranes that cover the lungs).
•    A cancer of the lining of the lungs, chest and stomach caused by inhalation of asbestos dust and fibers or asbestos exposure
•    A cancer of cells similar to those forming the lining of the lungs, heart, the abdominal cavity and its organs.
•    A malignant tumor covering the lining of the lung and often associated with asbestos exposure.
•    A tumor or tumors affecting the lining of the chest or abdomen.
•    A malignant tumor of mesothelium caused by the inhalation of asbestos
•    A tumor in the lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma is linked almost exclusively to asbestos exposure.

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Do you have an asbestos related disease? Then you should seriously consider talking to a qualified mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible. These cases are time sensitive and should only be handled by a lawyer trained in asbestos. They will help decide if and when to pursue a lawsuit against a company or person who may be responsible for the asbestos exposer.

Each state has a limit on the time you have to file a lawsuit after being diagnosed with mesothelioma related diseases  A mesothelioma lawyer can assist you in filing your claim before the statute of limitations expires.

This is how a mesothelioma lawsuit works. The attorney will deal with the filing of the case and all aspects of it. Then the routine will consist of discovery, deposition, settlement discussion, possible trial, and a verdict with a possible appeal. Most asbestos lawsuits never go to trial and are settled out of court before a trail can occur.

When looking for a Mesothelioma Lawyer it’s best if they meet the follow criteria:

• Understands asbestos related diseases
• Experience in filling asbestos related claims
• Ability to adequately estimate your potential compensation
• Will travel to you