Mesothelioma Law Firm,Asbestos Attorney What is Asbestos?,

Asbestos – the miracle fibre

Asbestos, which was already known in prehistoric times (1800 BC), is a material which never burns, rots nor corrodes. It insulates from cold and noise, it possesses both high elasticity and tensile strength.
In short, asbestos materials are virtually indestructible.
Because of its' excellent characteristics, the mineral asbestos has been used in countless ways in technologies of every kind.
As a rule, a distinction is drawn between weakly bound asbestos products such as

• ·    asbestos sprayed materials,
• ·    asbestos insulating board,
• ·    asbestos fabric,
• and strongly bound asbestos products such as
• ·    asbestos-cement sheets,
• ·    corrugated asbestos-cement sheets,
• ·    asbestos-cement pressure pipes.

Asbestos Lung Cancer

According to the United States government's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), those who are exposed to the asbestos fibers face a higher risk of developing a lung disease. This has been demonstrated through several occupational studies. When the fibers are inhaled, they get trapped by the lungs and cause problems. The risk is particularly of a greater degree for smokers.

Gastrointestinal Cancer

The EPA has also identified gastrointestinal cancers as possibly resulting from asbestos exposure. The substance has thus been classified under Group A that contains know human carcinogens.

Mesothelioma

It is a rare type of cancer that usually occurs in the thin lining of the heart, lung, chest and the abdomen. According to the EPA, findings borne out from numerous occupational studies have revealed that asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma.

Asbestosis

It is a severe non-cancer disease of the lungs. Asbestosis is a long term condition that may adversely impact the respiratory function of those that have been exposed. It is usually identified by shortness of breath and persistent coughing.

Has the use of Asbestos been banned?

Production, import, distribution, processing and the use of most types of asbestos containing products such as roof coatings, clothing, cement flat sheet, millboard and brake blocks is legally permitted. There are however a few uses that have been banned by regulation such as the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Clean Air Act (CAA) and Consumer Product Safety Act. Examples of banned uses include corrugated and commercial paper, asbestos blocks and the use of the fibers in wall-patching compounds and artificial fireplace embers.

Asbestos Cancer Statistics

WHO estimates suggest that in 2004, asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis from occupational exposures led to 107,000 deaths and 1,523,000 Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs)
Typically, the greater the level of exposure, the greater will be the probability of developing a harmful health condition. Other factors that determine whether somebody develops a disease include the duration of exposure, the shape and size of the asbestos fibers, source of exposure and chemical composition of the fiber. Symptoms may develop years after the exposure to Asbestos. Since asbestos-related conditions are not easy to identify, physicians usually investigate into the likelihood of the fiber exposure if someone comes to them with a related problem such as lung cancer. In addition to examining the medical history, they also look at the patient's wor

Mesothelioma Lawyers

Partnering with a trusted, reputable mesothelioma lawyer can give you an advantage when seeking compensation for your asbestos-related injuries.
Results of Asbestos Exposure Are Devastating
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2009 that 18,068 Americans died of mesothelioma from 1999 through 2005, an average of about 3,000 patients per year. According to estimates, another 1,500 die annually from asbestosis, while the number of asbestos-related lung cancer deaths has been set as high as 8,000 per year.

The toll continues to climb. A former assistant U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Richard Lemen, told the U.S. Senate in 2007 that another 270,000 to 330,000 deaths are expected to occur over the next 30 years.
Often, asbestos victims are those who can least afford the expensive medical treatment required to fight the disease. For instance, the construction and maintenance industries account for thousands of patients. Asbestos-related diseases often deprive families of financial security during retirement years, even though many of the companies that manufactured, distributed, and used asbestos continue to profit.

Mesothelioma Law Firm

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has represented mesothelioma victims and their families honestly and effectively for over 40 years.
For over four decades, the mesothelioma law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen has limited its practice to asbestos litigation. In that time, ELSM has helped thousands of mesothelioma victims get the financial compensation they deserved for injuries they sustained from asbestos products made and sold by negligent asbestos companies.
In this section, you can learn more about our firm, our experienced legal team, and the outstanding results that we have achieved for our clients. We are confident that after you learn more about us, the clients we serve, and our past track record, you will see how we can put our decades of experience winningmesothelioma settlements to work for you and your family.
Initial consultations at Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen are always free of charge and are designed to help us evaluate your case and measure your chance for a viable, successful lawsuit. We answer any questions you may have about the process thoroughly at this time. In addition, because Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen operates on a contingency fee basis, the client pays nothing unless we succeed in your behalf and money is recovered