eNewsletter for Mesothelioma Attorneys

Mesothelioma Causes

Mesothelioma causes Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues around the rib cage or abdominal cavity. Mesothelioma most typically results from exposure to asbestos. The most common patient of mesothelioma is a construction worker who works closely with asbestos but is not properly guarded against inhaling asbestos fumes. When a worker inhales asbestos particles and the particles enter the lungs, those particles can cause damage to the worker’s lungs, abdominal cavity and the tissues surrounding these organs. That’s when mesothelioma cancer can form. It’s important for the patient to read as much mesothelioma information as possible. Other common mesothelioma patients include family members of those who work with asbestos. When construction workers don’t clean their uniforms properly or don’t take the proper precautionary measures to guard against asbestos poisoning, asbestos particles can remain on the worker’s...

Florida Court Confirms that Mesothelioma Attorneys Cannot Apply Asbestos Act Retroactively

Mesothelioma cancer attorneys cannot apply the Florida Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act retroactively according to a decision made by Florida State’s Fourth District Court of Appeal. The appeals court decided that the Compensation Fairness Act cannot be applied to cases which are already in the process of litigation. According to the Florida Asbestos Silica Compensation Fairness Act, plaintiffs in a mesothelioma cancer lawsuit are now required to prove that their diagnosis of mesothelioma was caused as a result of asbestos exposure. They are also required to prove that the disease is malignant. If an asbestos related lawsuit is filed by an asbestos attorney on behalf of a plaintiff that is diagnosed with asbestosis, the asbestos attorney must prove that the disease causes a significant impairment to the quality of life of the plaintiff. Asbestosis is a disease caused from asbestosis exposure that limits the patient’s ability to breathe...

Prescription Drug May Help Prevent Mesothelioma According to New Study

Conducted in Switzerland, a new study has been able to show how asbestos fibers trigger irritation in the lungs. It is assumed that by preventing this irritation, mesothelioma may be avoided. The study was conducted by Professor Jürg Tschopp from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. He was assisted by colleges from the United States and Europe. Their results have been published in the journal Science. The study shows how asbestos fibers trigger immune system proteins in the lungs, which sets off chronic lung inflammation. Tschopp proposes that a common prescription drug that is used to treat arthritis may help to prevent the inflammation caused by asbestos exposure, and in turn help to prevent mesothelioma. The study was not able to explain the exact cause of mesothelioma, which is still a mystery. The only known cause of the rare form of lung cancer is asbestos exposure. What is known is that when asbestos fibers enter the lungs, they become encased...

New Claim for Mesothelioma, Cancer, or Death

Even if you’ve already had an asbestos claim, You can pursue a new claim if you get cancer A second lawsuit is now allowed for people who receive asbestos settlements in the past, and then later develop asbestos-related cancers, such as mesothelioma, lung, gastrointestinal, or throat cancer. The law now allows a new claim for cancer even if a person already settled claims for asbestosis or lung plaque in the past. In the Pustejovsky case, Henry Pustejovsky was exposed to asbestos from 1954 to 1979 while employed as a metal pourer with ALCOA Aluminum in Rockdale, Texas. The big question in the Pustejovksy case was whether a person could sue for scarring of the lungs (asbestosis) and then bring another suit later if the person developed a cancer. The defense attorneys argued that the lawsuit for mesothelioma cancer was not allowed because the plaintiff had already sued for scarring of the lungs. The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the...