Getting Compensation for Victims of Asbestos-Related Diseases
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease? These diseases don't appear until at least 20 years after exposure to asbestos took place. Sometimes, they appear 50 or more years after exposure. For this reason alone, a diagnosis of this type of disease catches victims by surprise.
The victims are not always the people working in at-risk occupations. Sometimes, the victims are family members who were exposed secondhand when asbestos was carried home on the clothes of workers.
At the law firm of Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, we want you to know that there are steps you can take. You can seek compensation, and our lawyers can help.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. Most commonly, it develops in the lining surrounding the lungs, in which case it is referred to as pleural mesothelioma. It can also develop in the abdominal cavity, in which case it is referred to as peritoneal mesothelioma. In rare cases, it can develop in the heart, in which case it is referred to as pericardial mesothelioma. This type of cancer is only caused by asbestos exposure.
Asbestos Lung Cancer
Lung cancer can also be caused by asbestos. Many people diagnosed with this disease believe that it is caused by smoking. Doctors may have even told them so. In reality, smoking alone may not have caused the cancer. Asbestos exposure can greatly increase the risk of developing lung cancer, particularly if you have smoked.
Other Asbestos-Related Cancers
Mesothelioma and lung cancer are not the only types of cancer that can be caused by asbestos. Colon cancer, throat cancer and stomach cancer have also resulted from exposure to asbestos.
Asbestosis
This asbestos-related disease is a breathing disorder. It is the result of scars left on the lungs by asbestos fibers, making breathing difficult. This disease may be followed by mesothelioma or another form of cancer, as well as heart problems and other lung damage.
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Contact us today to discuss your case with an experienced asbestos-related disease attorney. With offices in Detroit, Southfield, and Taylor, we serve people throughout Michigan. If you are too ill to come to us, we will come to you.
