Asbestos is made up of six naturally occurring silicate minerals (amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite, and the fibrous varieties of tremolite, actinolite, and anthophylite). These asbestos minerals consist of thin, separable fibers arranged parallel to one another. Because they are strong, have the ability to be woven, and are resistant to heat and most chemicals, asbestos fibers were commonly used in manufactured goods such as roofing, insulation, textiles, and transmission parts before their risks were discovered.

The inhalation of asbestos is very hazardous and causes diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. All new uses of asbestos have been banned in the United States by the EPA.

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer found in the membrane of the lung, chest, abdomen, and/or heart depending on its phase. Its only known cause is exposure to asbestos. Symptoms may not appear until 20 to 50 years after inhalation, but once diagnosed, most cases are fatal within two years.

Our attorneys represent mesothelioma victims, as well as spouses, sons, and daughters of people who have died from this rare form of occupational cancer. We have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and jury awards for our clients.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please contact our lawyers as soon as possible. We will arrange to fly to your home anywhere in the United States within a few days. In most cases, you will not have to travel or even appear in court. We will thoroughly investigate your case and take video depositions. You will not have to pay any attorneys. fees unless we obtain a financial settlement.

Pericardial mesothelioma, the most rare form of mesothelioma, occurs when cancerous tissues have developed around the lining of the heart. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing and/or chest pains.

Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs when cancerous tissues have formed a layer in the abdomen. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, a change in bowel habits, lumps of tissue in the abdomen, and/or unexplained weight loss.

Pleural malignant mesothelioma, the most common form of mesothelioma, affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, painful breathing or coughing, chest pain under the rib cage, unusual lumps of tissue under the skin on your chest, unexplained weight loss, and/or dry coughing.