Louisiana Mesothelioma Attorneys
How does asbestos exposure occur?
Most asbestos exposure victims who develop illnesses were exposed on the job. However, you can also be exposed in your home or anywhere that asbestos is present. Asbestos typically enters the body through inhalation. This is why the majority of asbestos-related illnesses affect the lungs. Asbestos fibers are very tiny and sharp and they get lodged in your tissues where they cause inflammation and over the years cause cancer and other serious illnesses.
What types of illnesses are caused by asbestos exposure?
Asbestos can cause non-cancerous illnesses including asbestosis and asbestos pleural disease. It can also cause cancers including:
- Mesothelioma
- Lung cancer
- Throat cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Colon cancer
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is cancer of the membrane which surrounds your internal organs. The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma which affects the lining around the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen and abdominal orgasm. Pericardial mesothelioma affects the protective sac around the heart.
Mesothelioma is sometimes referred to as asbestos lung cancer, but it is not the same as lung cancer.
Are asbestos-related illnesses contagious or inherited?
No, they are not contagious or inherited. Multiple family members may develop mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses because they are all exposed to asbestos. This can occur when workers bring asbestos fibers home in their clothing or when the home itself is contaminated with asbestos. If a loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma, your doctor may recommend that you get testing as well for this reason.
Do I still have an asbestos exposure lawsuit if I am or was a smoker?
Yes. Smoking does not cause mesothelioma or asbestosis. Only asbestos exposure can cause these illnesses. Smoking can increase your risk of developing asbestos lung diseases, but only if you have been exposed to asbestos.
If you or a loved one has mesothelioma or any asbestos-related illness, please call or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if our Louisiana mesothelioma attorneys agree to handle your mesothelioma claim, they will work on a contingent fee basis, which means they only get paid for their services if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations. Please call our Louisiana mesothelioma lawyers right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.