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Mesothelioma: The Truth About Asbestos Exposure

MESOTHELIOMA THE TRUTH ABOUT ASBESTOS EXPOSURE WHAT IS MESOTHELIOMA? Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer Most people develop mesothelioma have worked that impacts the protective lining that in jobs where they may have been exposed to asbestos used in the manufacture of products covers many organs including the lungs and abdominal cavity or in the construction industry. Unlike other types of environmental, there are few treatment options and the prognosis is not favorable. 个 介 3,000 The latency period, between asbestos exposure to diagnosis is typically from 15 to 50 yrs Every year, approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma Most new cases involve men between 50 to70 yrs old 9,000+ Average survival rate for people diagnosed with mesothelioma is 4 months to 1.5 years from date of diagnosis people die every year from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related complications ABOUT ASBESTOS Asbestos is a natural fiber that has been sought out by various industries for its unique properties including: insulation, sound absorption, relative, low production costs and fire retentiveness Asbestos particles are extremely small and can easily be inhaled (even when respiratory equipment is used). When inhaled into the body, asbestos fibers cling to the respiratory system making them virtually impossible for the body to expel. WHERE ASBESTOS IS USED 888 888 Industrial buildings Motor vehicle manufacturing Private homes Ships Heating or cooling systems Work equipment and plant LEGAL CLAIMS FOR MESOTHELIOMA APPROVED APPROVED Many companies knew about the connection between asbestos and the development of mesothelioma- yet failed to take their workers out of harms way CLAIMS Today, people who have developed mesothelioma have legal rights to recover from their employer and funds established by the industry to compensate victims. APPROVE RECOVERABLE DAMAGES INCLUDE Lost wages Medical expenses Funeral expenses Wrongful death Pain & Suffering CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO BRINGING A CASE Time is of the essence- most states have statute of limitations that require the commencement of a case within a specific time period after the individual was diagnosed or became aware of the condition You can secure an experienced lawyer without any out-of-pocket expense. Most lawyers handle these cases on a contingency fee basis The family many file a lawsuit on behalf of deceased spouse or parent More than 30 Billion dollars have been allocated by the industry to compensate mesothelioma victims and their families S $ SS S k1 bil) Sources: Cancer.gov, Chicago-Mesothelioma-Cancer-Lawyers.com, CDC.gov, OSHA.gov, NHLBI.nih.gov Sponsored by Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers www.RosenfeldinjuryLawyers.com created by MilkWhale MESOTHELIOMA THE TRUTH ABOUT ASBESTOS EXPOSURE WHAT IS MESOTHELIOMA? Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer Most people develop mesothelioma have worked that impacts the protective lining that in jobs where they may have been exposed to asbestos used in the manufacture of products covers many organs including the lungs and abdominal cavity or in the construction industry. Unlike other types of environmental, there are few treatment options and the prognosis is not favorable. 个 介 3,000 The latency period, between asbestos exposure to diagnosis is typically from 15 to 50 yrs Every year, approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma Most new cases involve men between 50 to70 yrs old 9,000+ Average survival rate for people diagnosed with mesothelioma is 4 months to 1.5 years from date of diagnosis people die every year from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related complications ABOUT ASBESTOS Asbestos is a natural fiber that has been sought out by various industries for its unique properties including: insulation, sound absorption, relative, low production costs and fire retentiveness Asbestos particles are extremely small and can easily be inhaled (even when respiratory equipment is used). When inhaled into the body, asbestos fibers cling to the respiratory system making them virtually impossible for the body to expel. WHERE ASBESTOS IS USED 888 888 Industrial buildings Motor vehicle manufacturing Private homes Ships Heating or cooling systems Work equipment and plant LEGAL CLAIMS FOR MESOTHELIOMA APPROVED APPROVED Many companies knew about the connection between asbestos and the development of mesothelioma- yet failed to take their workers out of harms way CLAIMS Today, people who have developed mesothelioma have legal rights to recover from their employer and funds established by the industry to compensate victims. APPROVE RECOVERABLE DAMAGES INCLUDE Lost wages Medical expenses Funeral expenses Wrongful death Pain & Suffering CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO BRINGING A CASE Time is of the essence- most states have statute of limitations that require the commencement of a case within a specific time period after the individual was diagnosed or became aware of the condition You can secure an experienced lawyer without any out-of-pocket expense. Most lawyers handle these cases on a contingency fee basis The family many file a lawsuit on behalf of deceased spouse or parent More than 30 Billion dollars have been allocated by the industry to compensate mesothelioma victims and their families S $ SS S k1 bil) Sources: Cancer.gov, Chicago-Mesothelioma-Cancer-Lawyers.com, CDC.gov, OSHA.gov, NHLBI.nih.gov Sponsored by Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers www.RosenfeldinjuryLawyers.com created by MilkWhale MESOTHELIOMA THE TRUTH ABOUT ASBESTOS EXPOSURE WHAT IS MESOTHELIOMA? Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer Most people develop mesothelioma have worked that impacts the protective lining that in jobs where they may have been exposed to asbestos used in the manufacture of products covers many organs including the lungs and abdominal cavity or in the construction industry. Unlike other types of environmental, there are few treatment options and the prognosis is not favorable. 个 介 3,000 The latency period, between asbestos exposure to diagnosis is typically from 15 to 50 yrs Every year, approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma Most new cases involve men between 50 to70 yrs old 9,000+ Average survival rate for people diagnosed with mesothelioma is 4 months to 1.5 years from date of diagnosis people die every year from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related complications ABOUT ASBESTOS Asbestos is a natural fiber that has been sought out by various industries for its unique properties including: insulation, sound absorption, relative, low production costs and fire retentiveness Asbestos particles are extremely small and can easily be inhaled (even when respiratory equipment is used). When inhaled into the body, asbestos fibers cling to the respiratory system making them virtually impossible for the body to expel. WHERE ASBESTOS IS USED 888 888 Industrial buildings Motor vehicle manufacturing Private homes Ships Heating or cooling systems Work equipment and plant LEGAL CLAIMS FOR MESOTHELIOMA APPROVED APPROVED Many companies knew about the connection between asbestos and the development of mesothelioma- yet failed to take their workers out of harms way CLAIMS Today, people who have developed mesothelioma have legal rights to recover from their employer and funds established by the industry to compensate victims. APPROVE RECOVERABLE DAMAGES INCLUDE Lost wages Medical expenses Funeral expenses Wrongful death Pain & Suffering CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO BRINGING A CASE Time is of the essence- most states have statute of limitations that require the commencement of a case within a specific time period after the individual was diagnosed or became aware of the condition You can secure an experienced lawyer without any out-of-pocket expense. Most lawyers handle these cases on a contingency fee basis The family many file a lawsuit on behalf of deceased spouse or parent More than 30 Billion dollars have been allocated by the industry to compensate mesothelioma victims and their families S $ SS S k1 bil) Sources: Cancer.gov, Chicago-Mesothelioma-Cancer-Lawyers.com, CDC.gov, OSHA.gov, NHLBI.nih.gov Sponsored by Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers www.RosenfeldinjuryLawyers.com created by MilkWhale

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