Dallas Mesothelioma Attorney

Have Years of Asbestos Exposure Caused You To Develop Mesothelioma Cancer?

If you or a loved one has suffered from mesothelioma you may have many unanswered questions. The Texas mesothelioma attorneys of Grossman Law Offices can help you get the compensation that you are entitled to.

What Exactly Is Mesothelioma?

Malignant mesothelioma is a specific type of cancer that attacks the thin layer of cells that line the body's internal organs, known as mesothelium.

Mesothelioma exits in three known forms. The most common type is pleural mesothelioma. This version of the disease accounts for approximately 70% of all mesothelioma cases. Pleural mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the lungs, known as pleura. The second variety of mesothelioma, pericardial mesothelioma, occurs in the lining of the heart, known as the pericardium.  The third form, peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as peritoneum.

The History of Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, which is a naturally occurring silicate mineral that exists, most commonly, in a fibrous state composed of microscopic crystals. Asbestos has been used for a variety of purposes for thousands of years. Throughout the 20th century, asbestos was used in a variety of building applications, namely as a means of heat  insulation, electrical resistant insulation, and as a supplementary composite material in joint compound and concrete, but has since been banned in America and most other countries.

The danger of Asbestos exposure has been speculated on for centuries, but factual medical link between asbestos and mesothelioma (amongst other ailments) was established in the early 20th century. In spite of the fact that exposure to asbestos was known to cause health concerns, (that is, it was known by doctors and many leaders of industry, but not known by the general public or the workers who would be exposed to it) many large corporations continued to use the material thereby exposing hundreds of thousands of laborers to harmful levels of asbestos. Mesothelioma litigation represents the longest running mass tort in the history of America. Every year, approximately 10,000 people die from mesothelioma, and some 800,000 claimants have sought compensation against approximately 8,400 defendants. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, you need the help of an experienced Dallas attorney to fight on your side!

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