Fresno Mesothelioma Lawyers

Advocates for victims of asbestos exposure

Before the dangers of asbestos were understood, many people were exposed at their homes and places of work.  An unfortunate number contracted mesothelioma.  Based on the nature of mesothelioma, you may not suffer symptoms until many years later.

What you should know about mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare, fatal cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure.  Asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma.  Here are some other facts about this disease:

• Asbestos microfibers sticking to workers’ clothes expose family members to asbestos. As a result, some family members have also gotten mesothelioma.
• Every year, doctors in the United States diagnose 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma.
• In certain cases, mesothelioma symptoms do not emerge until 50 years after asbestos exposure.

What products and industries used asbestos?

Prevalent throughout many industries, asbestos was widely used in the following products and production facilities:

Products

Production facilities

Mesothelioma diagnosis

Mesothelioma diagnosis has been a challenge for medical practitioners.  Its symptoms are common to many other diseases and illnesses, which often results in a failure to diagnose the presence of mesothelioma.   Knowing that you or a family member was exposed to asbestos can be crucial in achieving proper diagnosis, so be sure to advise your doctor.   Here are common symptoms associated with mesothelioma:

We’ll fight for you!

Getting medical treatment is costly, which is compounded by lost income as the ability to work diminishes. The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker can provide tremendous relief for families with loved ones suffering from mesothelioma.

Our firm has extensive experience managing cases that involve negligence. Our relentless commitment to maximizing compensation has helped more then 100,000 clients obtain the money they need during tough times.

Find out if you have a case

It costs you nothing to find out you have a case:

• The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker offers free, confidential case evaluations at no obligation.
• If we don’t get you any money, you don’t owe us a dime.

Call (800) 333-0000 or contact us online today. We’ll fight for you!