Texas Mesothelioma / Asbestos Attorneys
Were you exposed to asbestos in your
place of employment?
Do you currently suffer from any of
the following symptoms?
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Pleural effusions |
Pain or swelling of abdomen |
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Shortness of breath |
Bowel obstruction |
| Chest
or back pain |
Weight loss / anemia |
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Chronic hoarseness |
Tumors in peritoneal tissues |
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Difficulty swallowing |
Frequency in urination |
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Coughing up blood |
Night sweats |
| Muscle
weakness |
Loss of muscle tissue |
| Fever
or nausea |
Swelling of the face and arms |
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Sensory loss |
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You may be the victim of asbestos
exposure, resulting in mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer. It is
not genetic, and it is not caused by your environment. The
only established cause of the disease is asbestos exposure.
There are two types of mesothelioma:
Pleural mesothelioma – the most
common. Asbestos fibers are breathed in, travel through the
lung and become lodged in the pleura - the thin, saran
wrap-type membrane that lines and encases the lung. The
process of irritation from the infiltration of the asbestos
fibers creates changes in the mesothelial cells.
Peritoneal mesothelioma – less
common. This is cancer of the membrane that encompasses the
lining of the abdomen.
Unfortunately, there is a very long
latency period associated with exposure to asbestos and the
cancer it causes. This period can be 10 years, and even as
long as 60 years after exposure. If you were exposed to
asbestos on the job 40 or 50 years ago, you may just be
experiencing the symptoms of mesothelioma now.
The companies that manufactured
asbestos knew they were placing people at risk.
Alternatives to asbestos were available, but they were not
used. Asbestos was readily available and cheap, and it was a
good filler and binder. Asbestos was used in products from
the 1920’s through the 1970’s and 1980’s, until most of
these products were banned in the United States and abroad.
If you worked in any of the following
occupations, you may have been exposed to asbestos:
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Machinists |
Painters |
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Lathers |
Plasterers |
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Insulators |
Roofers |
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Welders |
Electricians |
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Millwrights |
Carpenters |
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Pipefitters |
Cement Finishers |
| Brake
Mechanics |
Foundry Workers |
| Auto
Mechanics |
Tapers |
| Navy
Personnel |
Plumbers |
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Sailors |
Inspectors |
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Merchant Marine Seamen |
Bricklayers |
| Navy
Yard Workers |
Masonry Workers |
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Longshoremen |
Pipe Coverers |
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Paperworkers |
Crane Operators |
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Boilermakers |
Plantworkers |
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Powerhouse Workers |
Sheetmetal Workers |
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Railroad Workers |
Tapers |
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Papermill Workers |
Steamfitters |
If you are suffering from any of these
symptoms, you should contact a doctor immediately. You
should also contact a Texas (TX) Mesothelioma attorney who
can advise you of your legal rights. If you have lost a
loved one to Mesothelioma, you may have a claim for wrongful
death. Consult a Texas Mesothelioma lawyer to better
understand your legal situation. Often, the initial attorney
consultation is free, and your attorney will help advise you
of your options, while ensuring your legal rights are
protected.
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