Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Because it often takes as many as 20 to 40 years to contract mesothelioma after being exposed to large amounts of asbestos mesothelioma is still a relatively rare cancer. About 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States a year. That figure may very well grow before falling off significantly now that the risks of asbestos have all but eradicated theuse of the synthetic fibers. Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this may have been a case of the typical gender of the worker employed in professions with the highest exosure to asbestos.

Some of these individuals have filed mesothelioma lawsuits with the help of attorneys (mainly mesothelioma lawyers) who dedicate their entire practice to filing asbestos lawsuits and mesothelioma lawsuits. Seeing how most people come into contact with asbestos (which often causes mesothelioma) at work, many employers have been held responsible in court for their negligence. Victims and their families have been known to be compensated hundreds of millions of dollars as a result. Record verdicts of mesothelioma lawsuits have reached $400 million and more, though not all of the responsible companies are still in business.

If you're interested in filing a mesothelioma lawsuit, consult an attorney. Many specialize in mesothelioma and asbestos related maladies.