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As the name suggests, asbestosis is a lung disease whose only cause is exposure to asbestos which generally took place in occupational settings. It gradually hinders lung function and breathing capacity, eventually rendering the sufferer greatly disabled. Since the majority of people who struggle with asbestosis came in contact with the mineral in the workplace several decades ago, they are now eligible for compensation, which a skilful lawyer will be able to recover on their behalf.

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Beverly C. - Father Died of Lung Cancer

Please go to the doctor, get checked and make sure that your family knows what's going on.    Read more »

Edward M. - Diagnosed with Asbestosis

I worked in asbestos dust, we used to wear those little paper masks but it didn't do any good. I have asbestosis.    Read more »

Lettie M. - Husband Died of Lung Cancer

My advice is to get checked for asbestos because it is everywhere. You can get free of charge screening.    Read more »

John R. - Diagnosed with Asbestosis

I got exposed to high amounts of asbestos fibers while working in a pipe manufacturing facility. I have asbestosis.    Read more »

Thomas P. - Diagnosed with Asbestosis

Everybody in my working environment was getting notices to be checked out, I went to and it turned out that I have asbestosis.    Read more »

Stephen D. - Diagnosed with Asbestosis

My work place was near a place where a lot of back-products coming out of furnaces were dumped. I was diagnosed with asbestosis.    Read more »

Anthony F. - Diagnosed with Asbestosis

I was exposed to asbestos particles while being on a ship, where the dust was falling out of the pipes and the ceiling.    Read more »

Susan B. - Husband Died of Asbestosis

First we taught he's got allergies, then we found out differently. Sometimes I think if we had known earlier, he would have had more time.    Read more »

Rayfield C. - Asbestosis Victim Testimonial

I was a store keeper and I dealt with asbestos products. The compensation obtained by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. was really helpful for me and my family.    Read more »

Veronica C. - Parents Died of Lung Cancer

My father was a carpenter and dealt with a lot of products made with asbestos. Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. is A++, because they care and they work hard for you.    Read more »

Calvin E. - Asbestosis Victim Testimonial

I was a victim of asbestosis and the excellent staff at Environmental Litigation Group P.C. helped me go through all the difficult things and obtained good compensation.    Read more »

Timothy M. - For Dock F., Died of Mesothelioma

My uncle used to take asbestos out of the tray with his own hands and put it on the pipes. Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. obtained a good amount of money for my uncle.    Read more »

Larry E. - Asbestosis Victim Testimonial

I was a laborer and I worked with all kinds of asbestos products. The money Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. got me helped pay the bills, especially after I had a major stroke in 2005.    Read more »

Johnny A. - Asbestosis Victim Testimonial

I worked 7 jobs at USDA and I retired in 2009 as a chief area manager. Thanks to Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. I got compensated.    Read more »

Elna N. - Widow of Carl N., Died of Lung Cancer

My husband worked at Lehigh Cement Company and came in contact with asbestos. The compensation obtained by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C was a great help.    Read more »

Hubert L. - Cancer Victim Testimonial

I worked in the melting department for 17 years and I got bladder cancer that spread pretty fast. Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. obtained a compensation that really helped me.    Read more »

Charles W. - Asbestosis Victim Testimonial

I was a union official years ago and I worked directly with asbestos. Environmental Litigation Group P.C. obtained a compensation that helped me and my two children.    Read more »

Between 1999 and 2013, Asbestosis Was Responsible for the Death of Over 20,000 Americans

While rare among the general population, asbestosis is a widespread disease among people with a history of workplace asbestos exposure. It is a form of pulmonary fibrosis, a condition which entails the scarring of the lung tissue, and it typically ensues within 10 to 20 years after the person was in contact with asbestos for the first time. Inhalation is the only route of exposure which may lead to asbestosis. The reason why the disease has such a long latency period resides in the way in which the asbestos fibers in the lungs cause damage to the organs. Accordingly, shortly after inhalation, the asbestos fibers which attached themselves to tissue start producing increasingly severe inflammation and scarring, which will ultimately affect the lungs extensively.

It is important to note that suffering from asbestosis makes you 10% more susceptible to developing lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma in the future. Pulmonary heart disease is another complication which can arise from asbestosis.

Unfortunately, asbestosis has no cure at the moment. The role of the existing treatment is to keep the disease under control and alleviate symptoms. Every year, more than 1,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives to asbestosis, the majority of whom were exposed to the carcinogen in the workplace before 1980. It is also worthy of note that smokers with a history of heavy occupational asbestos exposure are substantially more likely to develop asbestosis and other related diseases than non-smokers who handled the hazardous mineral on the job. In addition to lung cancer and mesothelioma, asbestosis sufferers are also prone to malignant diseases such as colorectal and kidney cancer, since asbestos fibers can easily travel through the body via the bloodstream or the lymphatic system from the lungs to nearby or distant organs.

The most common symptoms of asbestosis, which are very similar to the signs of numerous other types of pulmonary disease, include:

  • a lingering dry cough
  • shortness of breath
  • chest pain
  • fatigue
  • chest tightness
  • a crackling sound when breathing
  • loss of appetite
  • nail clubbing
  • unexplained weight loss

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Asbestosis is irreversible. However, early diagnosis implies a better prognosis. With adequate treatment, asbestosis can be successfully kept under control and the person will experience minimal symptoms, being able to enjoy a higher quality of life. Therefore, if you held down a job which involved working with asbestos or being surrounded by it, monitoring your health by undergoing annual screenings is essential, as asbestosis is often asymptomatic in the beginning.

Asbestosis Misdiagnosis and Asbestos Exposure Work History

Regardless of the disease one may suffer from, misdiagnosis is extremely common among victims of asbestos exposure. There are several reasons which explain this awful situation, including people experiencing vague symptoms which might stem from any pulmonary disease, the low prevalence of diseases caused by asbestos exposure, as well as lack of reliable screening tests. Lack of perceivable symptoms in the early phases of asbestosis also contributes to tardy diagnosis and, at the same time, unfavorable prognosis for plenty of individuals. Nevertheless, undergoing a simple chest X-ray and a series of pulmonary function tests once a year is a very effective measure against late diagnosis of a potential asbestosis case. Any abnormality the asbestos fibers in your lungs might have caused over time will be visible on X-ray, so your doctor will be able to determine whether you have developed asbestosis.

However, because pulmonologists rarely encounter asbestos victims during their practice, seeking a second and even a third opinion from specialists in asbestos lung disease is vital in the regrettable event you were diagnosed with asbestosis. There are numerous other diseases caused by asbestos exposure which can mimic asbestosis, such as pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, and even lung cancer. Consequently, requesting as many expert opinions as you can is essential for your prognosis and for receiving the correct treatment. Our medical specialists also offer screenings to asbestos victims with a history of occupational exposure, so please feel free to send in your most recent chest X-ray and we will promptly let you know whether your lungs were affected by this carcinogenic mineral.

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Quality Legal Assistance for People Struggling with Asbestosis

If you have a diagnosis of asbestosis which is the result of working a job involving asbestos exposure, our lawyers are eager to provide you with the help you need to recover financial compensation for your injury. With nearly 30 years of professional experience, the legal professionals at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. will go to great lengths to make the process of claiming the money you deserve as easy as possible. From identifying the exact products you were in contact with to preparing the necessary documents and your asbestos claim, we will gladly take care of the legal process so that you can continue focusing on your health and treatment. We strongly encourage you to contact our law firm as soon as you have a diagnosis, as personal injury cases have a statute of limitations which prevents us from pursuing the compensation you are eligible for after it expires.

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We Also Provide Legal Assistance to Family Members Suffering from Asbestosis as a Result of Secondary Exposure

Considering the popularity of asbestos as a raw material during the last century, it should not be surprising that the diseases in which exposure can result in are not restricted to people who handled it on the job. Due to the convenient properties and inexpensive purchase cost it had, asbestos was used in massive amounts by hundreds of companies throughout the U.S. Preoccupied mainly with financial gain, the executives of these companies valued the safety of their workers very little, which is why asbestos would often escape industrial facilities and end up in the houses of employees, endangering the lives of their family members.

Inhabiting the same dwelling as someone who was, at the time, working with asbestos implied a high risk of secondary exposure. Today, approximately 10% of asbestos victims were indirectly exposed to harmful fibers. If you believe your asbestosis diagnosis is the consequence of living under the same roof as someone who handled asbestos in the workplace, we encourage you to contact our attorneys at your earliest convenience, as we also assist secondary exposure victims. Following our first consultation, we will begin pursuing your case so that you will be able to benefit from compensation as well.

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If you have a history of asbestos exposure and you were a smoker, you CAN file a claim to recover compensation.

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Have You Lost a Dear One to Asbestosis? Our Lawyers Will Promptly Recover Financial Compensation on Their Behalf

Failing or refusing to seek financial compensation is not uncommon at all for victims of asbestos exposure, as they are often too ill to take care of such matters. Nonetheless, the close family members and spouses of these people can decide to file a wrongful death claim with asbestos trust funds under the guidance of a specialized lawyer in order to receive the money their loved one would have been entitled to. So far, our highly experienced attorneys have recovered compensation for over 233,000 individuals whose heath was affected by asbestos exposure, many of whom deceased.

If you also have a dear one who did not file a claim during their lifetime, our legal professional are here to assist you. The process of seeking compensation requires no litigation and is usually completed within less than one year. For additional information, do not hesitate to give us a call and we will gladly answer any questions you may have.

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How Do We Pursue Asbestosis Cases?

Since the only cause of asbestosis is asbestos exposure, proving the causal relationship is not very difficult.

The only documents we request from our clients are their employment and medical records, which will represent the evidence which needs to accompany their asbestos claim.

After our initial consultation, during which we will thoroughly discuss your case, the legal process will go as follows:

  • our experts will conduct additional research in order to gather more evidence to support your claim and perhaps discover information which will determine the board of trustees to grant you a larger sum of money
  • we will prepare and send in the necessary paperwork before submitting your asbestos claim
  • when the best submission method has been determined, our attorneys will submit your asbestos claim to one or multiple asbestos trust funds, depending on the number of products you were exposed to
  • within six months to one year, you will begin receiving your compensation in monthly installments

OUR LEGAL PROCESS IN ASBESTOSIS CASES

Those who suffer from asbestosis have a 10% higher risk of being diagnosed with lung cancer in the future.

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