Finger Lakes Mesothelioma Claims, Asbestos Cancer Lawyer, Mesothelioma Attorneys, Mesothelioma Legal Help

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer known to occur in individuals exposed to asbestos. It strikes as many as 4,000 people per year in the U.S. Mesothelioma victims exposed to asbestos on the job have inhaled or swallowed tiny asbestos fibers which then travel through the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or abdominal cavity (peritoneal mesothelioma).

While many uses for asbestos were banned in the mid-1970’s, the risk from asbestos exposure continues today due to mesothelioma’s long latency (inactive) period of anywhere between 15 and 50 years. There is presently no known cure for Finger Lakes mesothelioma victims. As the disease progresses, the cancerous cells harden and spread. As time passes, breathing, sleeping and eating become more difficult. It becomes increasingly more challenging for a person with asbestos-related cancer to engage in normal activities and enjoy life.

A Finger Lakes mesothelioma attorney has to be familiar with the uses and applications of asbestos products to successfully protect a victim’s rights to compensation for their pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills and more. There are many instances where inadequate occupational histories were taken and potential asbestos exposure was not investigated, leaving the injured parties with little recourse. The mesothelioma law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP represents injured workers and their families throughout New York State, including the cities of Buffalo, Syracuse, Massena and Finger Lakes, New York. To talk to an experienced mesothelioma lawyer about your case, complete our online contact form or call (877) NYLAW09 (695-2909).

Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases threaten NY workers exposed to asbestos through their occupations and in buildings that were erected prior to the ban. Invisible, airborne asbestos dust fibers can travel throughout a worksite and expose all of the workers at that location. Asbestos fibers can cause lung injury, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), coughing up blood (hemoptysis) or expelling lung fluid (pleural effusion). These mesothelioma symptoms often go undiagnosed, as they are common indicators of a variety of other illnesses.

Occupations that can be at high risk for mesothelioma claims and asbestos-related illnesses include:

Foundry Workers and Masonry Workers
Auto Mechanics and Aircraft Mechanics
Boilermakers and Sheet Metal workers
Paper Mill Workers
Carpenters, Plumbers, Roofers and Electricians
Machinists, Lathers, and Welders
Railroad Workers, Plant Workers, and Powerhouse Workers
Cement Finishers and Bricklayers
Engineers and Inspectors
Pipe Fitters
Longshoremen and Navy Yard Workers/Yardbirds
Maintenance Workers
Millwrights
Painters and Plasterers
Seamen and Sailors

Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are debilitating, aggressive conditions. It is important that you file a New York mesothelioma claim within a specified time period from the date that you receive your mesothelioma diagnosis. If you neglect to pursue asbestos litigation within the statute of limitations, you may lose your right to seek damages.

The Finger Lakes mesothelioma attorneys at Belluck & Fox, LLP has won a number of major personal injury cases involving lead paint, asbestos, defective medical products and more, including a recent mesothelioma settlement of over $12 million. To contact the mesothelioma law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP call toll-free at (877) NYLAW09 (695-2909) or use our convenient online contact form.

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