California Asbestos Exposure Lawyers
Mesothelioma Attorneys Serving California
Asbestos refers to a set of six silicate minerals commonly used in construction materials like insulation, roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and other building materials. While it has been identified as a dangerous carcinogen and the European Union has banned all uses of asbestos, it continues to be used today, in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency allows small traces of asbestos in building products, among other things. For construction workers, especially demolition and reconstruction workers, long-term exposure can result in permanent lung damage or a fatal cancer called Mesothelioma. If you have been harmed through excessive exposure to Asbestos, contact our California construction accident attorneys for a free consultation.
Asbestos Related Illnesses
As a toxic compound, asbestos has been associated with a many different types of illnesses including a number of cancers:
- Pleurisy
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Throat cancer
- Lung cancer
- Kidney cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The cancer develops in the protective lining of the internal organs, most commonly in the lungs, but also in the abdominal cavity as well as the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart) or the tunica vaginalis (a sac that surrounds the testes). Signs and symptoms of Mesothelioma include:
- Chest wall pain
- Fatigue or anemia
- Coughing up blood
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing, hoarseness, or cough
- Unexpected weight loss
Protecting Your Health
Your employer is entrusted with the responsibility of providing a safe work environment and the protective gears necessary to prevent injuries and illnesses. Approximately 10,000 Americans die from asbestos related diseases each year; when a construction worker is exposed to excessive amounts of asbestos and becomes seriously ill or dies, the worker or the surviving family is entitled to compensation. Filing a suit can ensure you receive the proper compensation you deserve for your asbestos illness.
Experienced California Asbestos Attorneys
Because of asbestos related illnesses develop over time, it is necessary to entrust your case to a specialist who can successfully handle complicated high damage cases. The asbestos attorneys at Estey Bomberger, have specialized in serious injury cases for over 70 cumulative years of practicing personal injury law and have acquired the skills necessary to successfully handle challenging cases. Unlike many of our competitors, we place a cap on the maximum number of cases we handle at any given moment. Because of our extremely selective approach, our attorneys can afford the time and resources necessary to prepare every case to court and consult leading medical experts to understand the nature of our clients’ asbestos related illness.
Free Consultations
Our California asbestos attorneys offer free consultations to victims of asbestos exposure. With more than $50 million recovered in the last 12 months, our attorneys have built up a track record attesting to their skills in negotiating and litigating large insurance companies. To reach a California construction accident attorney, please call us at (800) 890-6722 or fill out a free case evaluation form today.