Most people diagnosed with mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they breathed asbestos. Asbestos may cause a variety of diseases, from non-cancerous forms such as asbestosis, to much more serious diseases such as mesothelioma. Workers exposed to asbestos in the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and 70s, are coming down with these diseases decades later due to the long latency period associated with all asbestos disease.

The association between lung cancer and asbestos exposure is now well established.

When selecting an asbestos lawyer, be certain to look for a law firm or individual that is devoted to your needs as a client. Your attorney should work as your advocate, taking care of your case in a respectful, caring, professional manner. Also, be sure to seek an asbestos lawyer that truly specializes in the handling of mesothelioma / asbestos cases