Asbestos & Mesothelioma

A few decades ago, the building material asbestos became very popular in construction because it helped to safeguard homes and other built structures from fire. Unfortunately, later studies confirmed that asbestos was in fact highly poisonous and that exposure to the material lead to serious and often fatal lung ailments. Workers who handled asbestos and families who lived in homes containing asbestos developed illnesses that left them unable to work and often robbed them of years of their life.

In many cases, those who are exposed to asbestos develop a rare form of cancer known as Mesothelioma. This cancer usually eats away at the membrane lining of the stomach or lungs. In almost all cases, this cancer is directly linked to asbestos exposure. Between 2 000 to 3 000 people are diagnosed with Mesothelioma yearly and those numbers are increasing. In Minnesota, a number of mining operations have exposed their workers to asbestos and cancer.

One of the difficult things about Mesothelioma is that it occurs years after exposure and develops very suddenly and rapidly. In most cases, it is only decades after initial exposure that the first symptoms appear. This makes it very difficult to prove asbestos exposure. In some cases, defendants will claim that an injured party was exposed in some other way in order to deflect blame. Lopez Law Firm, P.A. have successfully represented Mesothelioma victims. Our team has a team of professional investigators who can help prove asbestos exposure so that the case can be quickly proven in court. This is very important since the cancer can kill in just months, and many defendants delay cases just so that the grieving family will give up a suit or be unable to pursue the case. Lopez Law Firm, P.A. is committed to cancer victims in the Twin Cities and the surrounding area and we do everything in our power to make your case a success.

Mesothelioma is devastating because it is such a virulent and preventable form of cancer. It also causes much suffering. The disease deprives families of parents and siblings and of an additional income. It also creates many additional medical expenses in a family. Minnesota laws protect victims who have Mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure. Families can get financial reparations to help them cope with their loss. If you have Mesothelioma or have suffered from asbestos exposure, call the Law Offices of Lopez Law Firm, P.A.. An accident attorney on our team can offer you a free, no-obligation consultation to advise you of your rights. Speaking with an accident lawyer is a must because in many cases, manufacturers and retailers have made a great deal of money by exposing people to a material that was known to be dangerous. An injury lawyer can help ensure that these companies cannot harm anyone else and can help your family get the financial benefits you are entitled to under law. These awards can help you pay for excellent medical treatment and can help you pay for lost income. Without a personal injury attorney, you may only get a fraction of the benefits you are owed.

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