North Georgia Mesothelioma Attorney

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawyer

Asbestos is a type of mineral that has been used in manufacturing since the 1800s. It was lauded for its inflammability, its strength, its malleability, its insulation, and its overall durability. Asbestos has been used in everything from flame-retardant products, to electrical wiring, to drywall, to insulation, to flooring, roofing, and everything in between. Asbestos, however, is also an incredibly powerful carcinogen. As early as the 1930s, manufacturers were aware that prolonged asbestos exposure caused lung cancer, specifically Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma symptoms include chest pain, wheezing, coughing with blood, hoarsness, blood clots, anemia, shortness of breath, weight loss, and pleural effusion (fluid in the lungs). Men who are 50 year of age and older are most likely to be diagnosed with Mesothelioma, and unfortunately often they are not given a good prognosis.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is vitally important that you see a doctor right away, especially if at any point during your life you worked in an asbestos mine, in a factory that manufactured products containing asbestos, in a construction business where you installed or removed asbestos, or if you live in a town with asbestos mining. Asbestos poisoning may not become apparent for decades after exposure. At the Law Offices of Steven Leibel, a North Georgia personal injury attorney can represent your case and fight for your rights to compensation for your illness.

North Georgia Asbestos Injury Attorney

Asbestos and Mesothelioma lawsuits are one of the most common types of personal injury suits, and they are increasing with time as more and more people are discovering that they have developed cancer. Up until a few decades ago, industry officials who were aware that asbestos caused cancer continued to put their employees at risk. New laws have made working with asbestos safer, but thousands of people will die needlessly because their employers were more concerned with their profits than their employees' lives. You and your family are entitled to compensation for any medical costs related to Mesothelioma or asbestos illness, as well as compensation for decreased quality of life, lost wages, and funeral costs.

Contact a North Georgia Mesothelioma Lawyer at our firm for more information about how we can hold negligent and reckless companies responsible for their actions.