How to Select the Right Mesothelioma Lawyer
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on December 15, 2017
Mesothelioma is a devastating diagnosis to receive. This aggressive and relatively rare form of cancer is usually associated with exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that resists heat and fire. Because of these properties, it was long used in building materials and in industrial applications. Eventually, it was uncovered that it could lead to mesothelioma, but by then many workers had already been exposed.
Asbestos is at its most dangerous in the form of a fine powder. During the manufacturing process or when construction is underway, the mineral can evolve into a fine powder and is easy to breathe in. Mesothelioma, if it occurs, can take 20 years or more to develop. This cancer attacks the lining around organs, particularly that of the lungs.
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Mesothelioma Lawsuits: Everything You Need to Know
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on August 9, 2017
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, an illness caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers and other elongate mineral particles, there are some significant issues you must consider. In addition to focusing on your treatment and medical care, you must consider the financial implications of your diagnosis. Paying for your treatment is a prime concern. You also have to take your family and their situation into consideration.
You could be entitled to substantial compensation if you or someone you love has been