Nationwide Asbestos Personal Injury Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
For more complete answers to your questions, contact a nationwide personal injury lawyer from Fears | Nachawati Law Firm.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a name of a commercial product used in building and in other products where fireproofing is required. The name comes from a Greek word meaning "inextinguishable". Asbestos is made up of tiny bundles of fibers that become an issue when the materials containing the asbestos are damaged or disturbed in some way causing the fibers to become airborne. A few of the products that contain asbestos are:
- Roofing shingles
- Vinyl floor tiles
- Ceiling tiles
- Panels, siding
- Fireproofing and fire resistant drywall
- HVAC systems
- Caulking and gaskets
- Brake pads
- Thermal pipe insulation
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It is estimated that in the United States 10,000 people die each year from prolonged inhalation of asbestos. This form of cancer attacks a protective tissue that surrounds the lungs, abdomen and heart. It will usually spread quickly from its origin point through the protective tissue to other parts of the body.
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Symptoms of mesothelioma include shortness of breath, chest pain and coughing up blood.
Is mesothelioma curable?
Although medicine makes inroads regularly to alleviate the symptoms and slow its progression there is no known cure for this disease at this time.
What do I do if I am diagnosed with mesothelioma?
In addition to seeking qualified medical care contact a Nationwide personal injury attorney who is qualified in and has experience litigating asbestos related illness.
How to I know where this came from and can I file a claim against them?
Because symptoms for mesothelioma can show up as late as 50 years after exposure, it takes an examination of your past to locate the potential causes. Laws are in place nationwide that allows you to file a claim once the disease has been diagnosed. A personal injury lawyer with Fears | Nachawati can review your case with you to determine the best strategy in proceeding with a claim and protect your loved ones.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos related disease,
contact the personal injury attorneys at Fears | Nachawati
for a review of your case.