Louisiana Mesothelioma Attorneys
Asbestos exposure can cause many types of illnesses, most of which are fatal. Mesothelioma is the cancer most often associated with asbestos, but it can cause other types of cancer. It can also cause fatal non-cancerous lung diseases including asbestosis. If you have a history of asbestos exposure you should talk to your doctor about mesothelioma screening before you develop symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness our Louisiana mesothelioma attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Asbestosis
Asbestosis is more common than mesothelioma. It is not cancerous, but it can kill you. There is no cure for asbestosis, but treatment can improve the symptoms extending your life and improving your quality of life.
Asbestosis is a type of pulmonary fibrosis. It is scarring of the lung tissue. Asbestos fibers irritate and inflame the lung tissue, eventually leading to the formation of scar tissue. Asbestosis is progressive, meaning that more and more scar tissue is laid down over time. Your lungs lose their ability to expand and contract, making it hard to breathe and interfering with your lungs’ ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Cancer
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the membrane which surrounds and protects your internal organs. Mesothelioma is caused, almost exclusively, by asbestos exposure. Asbestos also causes other types of cancer including:
- Lung cancer
- Throat cancer
- Larynx cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Colon cancer
Asbestos Pleural Disease
The pleura is the lining around the lungs. In addition to pleural mesothelioma, asbestos can cause non-cancerous pleural disease including:
- Pleural effusion – build up of fluid in the pleural cavity
- Pleurisy – inflammation of the pleura
- Pnuemothorax – escape of air from the lungs into the pleural cavity which can lead to lung collapse
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 attorneys right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.