What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. When mesothelioma cancer spreads, the cells of the mesothelium become abnormal. These malignant cells begin to divide and spread without order and can affect organs and tissues in the immediate area. Mesothelioma is referred to by different names depending on what part of the body it is found in.
In the abdomen, it is called peritoneal mesothelioma; in the lungs, it is called pleural mesothelioma; in the heart, it is called pericardial mesothelioma. Most patients diagnosed with the disease are given eight to twelve months to live. Even with early detection and the best treatment, the average five-year survival rate is only 20 percent.
What Causes Mesothelioma?
Whether in Seattle, Bremerton, Tacoma, Spokane, or anywhere else in the State of Washington, most cases of mesothelioma are related to asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a mineral that occurs as a long thin fiber in the environment. Some of the occupations that exposed Washington workers to asbestos directly or indirectly include carpentry, demolition, factory work, insulation, shipbuilding, installation of brake linings in vehicles, and many others. Despite efforts to eliminate asbestos from our environment, many public and private buildings in Washington still contain asbestos today.
The Paul, Hanley & Harley LLP Difference
At Paul, Hanley & Harley LLP , we practice law with honesty and integrity, and understand that while results obviously matter, the more immediate concern of a mesothelioma victim and his or her family is not on a future verdict or settlement, but rather on understanding:
- What Is Mesothelioma?
- Mesothelioma Symptoms
- Parts of Body Affected
- Types of Mesothelioma
- Causes of Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma Prognosis
- Diagnosis of Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma Treatment
- Mesothelioma FAQs
We understand that people are concerned with the physical, emotional, and practical effects of this terrible cancer, including issues relating to medical treatment, insurance coverage, job loss, and the cost of an attorney.
Serving Seattle, Bremerton, Tacoma, Spokane & The State Of Washington
Our mesothelioma and asbestos cancer lawyers understand that to clients in Seattle, Bremerton, Tacoma, Spokane, and other communities in Washington, their case is the only one that matters. While mesothelioma is a complex area of the law, we understand that it involves real people and families in Washington afflicted by this terrible disease. Our goal is to obtain the highest possible compensation for injured workers and their families, while always factoring in peace of mind and the sense that the case is in good hands. To learn more about mesothelioma and the malignant mesothelioma cancer attorneys at Paul, Hanley & Harley LLP
