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Being exposed to asbestos can develop into cancer years down the road. If this has happened to you, a Salt Lake City mesothelioma lawyer can help you recover compensation from those responsible.
Learning that you or a family member has mesothelioma is a life-changing experience. Knowing that the cause was due to exposure to asbestos through your job can make the diagnosis much more painful.
An aggressive and incurable disease, mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin lining of the tissue that covers most of the internal organs and cavities in the body. Mesothelioma takes years—sometimes even decades—to develop after exposure. Regardless of how long it takes for symptoms to manifest, the impact asbestos cancer can have on your health and finances can be tremendous.
When confronting a mesothelioma diagnosis, it’s important to understand and consider the legal issues surrounding being a victim of exposure to asbestos. A Salt Lake City mesothelioma lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you understand the best options for your case.
Mesothelioma is contracted primarily by inhaling or swallowing airborne asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral fiber. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that between 1940 and 1978, about 11 million people were exposed to asbestos. There are approximately two to three thousand new cases each year, and about 3,000 people die from asbestos cancer per year.
Asbestos has been used since the late 1800s, and workers first began to get sick sometime in the 1920s. Unfortunately, companies kept this information secret. Internal documents from the 1940s show that the industry knew that their asbestos products were dangerous, putting profits over worker and consumer safety.
Mesothelioma is a disease that is difficult to diagnose, as many of the symptoms can be attributed to other common respiratory ailments. The symptoms can take from twenty to fifty years to develop, and many of the people diagnosed are retired and ready to move on to their next phase of life.
Needless to say, being diagnosed with an incurable cancer can dramatically affect the quality of your life and will put your future and finances at risk. No matter how long it’s been since you were exposed to asbestos, a Salt Lake City mesothelioma lawyer can help you recover compensation that will at least allow you to pay for your medical needs and secure your financial wellbeing.
Compensation can be sought through a personal injury claim for any of the following items that apply to your specific case:
If you or a loved one is suffering from mesothelioma, Craig Swapp & Associates can provide you with aggressive representation to get you the settlement you need and deserve. Helping victims and their families recover the maximum compensation possible is simply what we do.
Call 1-800-404-9000 or complete the contact form below to arrange a free, no-obligation case evaluation with a Salt Lake City mesothelioma lawyer. Explore your options and find out how we can help you bring your case to a successful conclusion.