Year: 2026

The Throneberry Law Group takes cases nationwide, and the laws are different in each state. This includes a statute of limitations that applies to filing a lawsuit. Our lawyers have brought personal injury claims on behalf of men and women who were diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, as well as wrongful death suits on behalf of spouses and children left behind when the disease proved fatal. The clock starts when there is a preliminary or confirmed diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Asbestos, a mineral once praised for its heat resistance and insulating properties, has become known for its health hazards. When a person is exposed to asbestos fibers, they can develop various illnesses, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. Even though both of these illnesses are caused by asbestos, there are several differences. However, mesothelioma and asbestosis also share some similarities. This article discusses the differences and similarities between mesothelioma and asbestosis.

For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as K.L. In a recent court decision, a New York judge allowed a World Trade Center worker’s mesothelioma claim to proceed. When K.L. was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, it was clear where his illness had come from. K.L. suffered asbestos exposure while working as a subcontracted employee at the World Trade Center when it was being built. K.L. worked at the WTC starting in 1972. According to the mesothelioma claim, ALCOA was to blame for K.L. suffering asbestos exposure.