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 Mesothelioma
is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals
exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma victims have
either inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers which
then travel through the lung and become lodged in
the pleura (the thin, saran wrap-type membrane
lining the lungs.) The onset of mesothelioma
symptoms is usually very slow, and may not appear
until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos.
Each year 2,500 to 4,000 patients in the U.S. are
diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestos-related
diseases.
The companies that manufactured, sold and
installed asbestos products had extensive knowledge
of the deadly hazards of asbestos as early as 1920.
Yet, these corporations waited decades to provide
warnings to workers and to the general public. In
some cases, warnings were never provided.
At Brown &
Crouppen, we believe that victims of
Mesothelioma have been harmed by the negligence and
recklessness of their former employers and other
large businesses. We believe that those companies
chose to ignore the known health risks of asbestos
and knowingly or recklessly exposed their workers to
asbestos in order to generate higher profits.
The symptoms of Mesothelioma are often non-specific,
and may be signs of other less serious medical
conditions. If you are experiencing any of the
following symptoms consult your physician
immediately.
- Pleural Effusions
One of the most common symptoms of
mesothelioma is a pleural effusion, or an
accumulation of fluid between the lining of the
lung and the chest cavity. As the volume of fluid
increases, shortness of breath, known as "dyspnea",
and sometimes pain may occur.
- Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) can be caused
by a buildup of fluid in the pleural area of the
lungs, and/or the presence of a tumor(s) in the
pleural lining. Both conditions can restrict the
proper functioning of the lungs, resulting in
shortness of breath.
- Chest / Back Pain
A buildup of fluid in the pleural lining of
the lungs can create a feeling of fullness and
pressure, causing areas of localized pain in the
chest cavity and sometimes in the lower back area.
Chest pain occurs more often on the right side of
the body, as mesothelioma affects the right lung
60% of the time. Only 5% of patients have
mesothelioma in both lungs.
- Chronic Hoarseness / Difficulty Swallowing
/ Coughing up Blood
Chronic hoarseness, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia),
and/or the coughing up of blood (hemoptysis) are
symptoms that are exhibited in less than 1% of
undiagnosed mesothelioma sufferers.
- Swelling of the Face and Arms
The swelling of the face or neck areas can
indicate a spreading of the cancer beyond the
mesothelium.
- Other reported symptoms include fever, muscle
weakness and sensory loss, and nausea.
At Brown &
Crouppen our
experienced team of Mesothelioma attorneys offers
tough, aggressive representation of working people
who are victims of asbestos exposure. When you
choose us to handle your Mesothelioma lawsuit, our
entire team becomes fully committed to your cause.
We’ll find answers, hold negligent companies
responsible and get you the compensation you
deserve.
Our team has strong,
experienced Mesothelioma lawyers with significant
resources and
manpower. Beginning with our research
specialists, to our medical professionals,
investigators and economists, our team is on your
side, creating a strong case for you.
If you or a family
member has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, our
attorneys will use every resource at their command
to make sure you are compensated for this injustice.
Our job is to make the legal process as easy as
possible, and to make sure you receive substantial
compensation quickly to overcome financial
difficulties.
Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed
decisions about your legal rights, so please call
Brown & Crouppen at
1-800-536-HELP for your free legal
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name is Ron Brown, along with Terry Crouppen I
founded Brown and Crouppen almost 20 years ago. One
of the areas I concentrate in is asbestos law. We
have represented many people who have been seriously
harmed by this most deadly of industrial materials,
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 My name is John T. I
have a type of cancer called Mesothelioma. I got
this disease while doing my job. My story begins
almost 40 years ago, when I worked in a steel mill.
None of us knew anything about asbestos back then.
Like most workers we just assumed that the air we
breathed was safe, lord knows working in a steel
mill we had enough other things to worry about. What
I didn’t know was that every day I was inhaling
asbestos and that one day it would almost kill me.
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 Litigation involving
asbestos has been going on for a number of years and
some manufacturers have gone out of business and are
no longer able to pay. In response to this situation
we’ve learned to work harder and smarter on our
asbestos injury files. I’m proud to say that in
the great majority of the cases we accept, we are
able to get injured workers and their families the
compensation they deserve. If you were hurt by
asbestos call today, let Brown and Crouppen help you
get all the compensation you deserve.
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