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Legal Rights for Mesothelioma Victims
Some of the toxic substances that we have extensive experience with include:
- Asbestos
- Benzene
- Lead
- Manganese
- Beryllium
Exposure to any of the above toxic substances can lead to illness and even death. When exposure is caused as a result of the negligence of others (such as in an occupational environment), we can help victims to receive compensation designed to offset any loss of income or quality of life caused by contraction of the illness.
Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is an incurably fatal type of cancer that affects the mesothelial tissue lining the largest of the body cavities. Often confused with various asbestos lung diseases (e.g. asbestosis or asbestos lung cancer), pleural mesothelioma affects the mesothelial tissue lining the lung cavity and is the most commonly contracted type (others being peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma).
The diagnosis of mesothelioma helps doctors to type and stage a specific case of the disease. There are three types of mesothelioma cancer cells:
- Epithelioid mesothelioma
- Sarcomatoid mesothelioma
- Biphasic mesothelioma
Epithelioid cancer cells are the most common type, accounting for approximately 50% to 70% of all mesothelioma cancer cells. Biphasic cancer cells are the second most common type, accounting for approximately 25% of all mesothelioma cancer cells. Sarcomatoid cancer cells are the least frequent type, accounting for approximately 10% to 15% of all mesothelioma cancer cells.
Asbestos is the only known cause of malignant mesothelioma. Negligent asbestos manufacturers have been proven to be liable for asbestos injuries. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, All About Malignant Mesothelioma to get information about your right to compensation.