Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

Exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to the development of mesothelioma which is a form of cancer. The most common form is pleural mesothelioma, which develops in the tissue surrounding the lungs. More than 2,000 people are diagnosed with this form of cancer each year. It is possible to file a lawsuit against those responsible…

It wasn’t until the late 20th century that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially concluded that exposure to asbestos caused certain serious diseases, including mesothelioma. As a result of this, along with the potentially long period before symptoms appear, many new cases of asbestos-related disease arise every year. At the Throneberry Law Group, we work…

What happens if the Victim in an Asbestos-related Case has died? Asbestos can remain in the body, seemingly dormant, for a long period of time. As a result, it may be very near the end of the victim’s life before it is clear that exposure to asbestos caused a life-threatening disease. This raises an important…

The potential awards or settlements in asbestos-related injury claims can be substantial. But what happens if the defendant has filed for bankruptcy? Does that mean recovery is impossible? Fortunately, the answer is no, there is still a way for people hurt by exposure to asbestos to receive compensation from liable companies that have since gone…

Theories of Liability In an asbestos lawsuit, a claim that the defendant caused injury will be made. The most common claims are that the exposure to asbestos fibers caused either mesothelioma or lung cancer, although claims for asbestosis exist as well. There are several legal theories that may be used to recover compensation for injury,…

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma cancer invades the mesothelium – the lining of tissue that surround vital organs. The most common is pleural mesothelioma or cancer of the lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma also attacks the lining of either the heart, abdomen, or testicles. Symptoms The mesothelium has…

Malignant mesothelioma treatment options generally fall into the following categories – surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or radiation therapy. These four treatment modalities are the major “conventional” or “mainstream” treatment options for malignant mesothelioma. Malignant mesothelioma is very aggressive form of cancer where the tumor grows up against anything it contacts often invading surrounding structures and…

The trauma of a malignant mesothelioma diagnosis leaves confusion and disbelief in its wake. Your doctor will likely recommend you see an oncologist. Your doctor typically will recommend a specialist for your treatment of malignant mesothelioma. From the initial diagnosis, ask your doctor for a copy of all of your test results. You have a…

Nearly one-third of individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States are military veterans. The enlisted personnel who served and worked on military ships or other vessels were often exposed to asbestos without their knowledge. The enlisted personnel in the U.S. Navy, for example, often worked the dirty jobs in the boiler room, in maintenance,…

In the early stages of the disease, mesothelioma may not have any visible symptoms and is very hard to detect. In the later stages, certain symptoms begin to develop and are usually caused by the growth of cancer and its pressure on certain nerves. Pleural Mesothelioma: Lower back or chest pain Continual cough Shortness of…