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Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Lawyers

Bakersfield advocates for victims of asbestos exposure

Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma.  Mesothelioma is a fatal cancer of the lining of certain organs, such as the lungs, abdomen, and heart.  While a relatively rare disease, an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 cases are diagnosed every year.  As with any cancer, the costs for medical care are exorbitant.

Company negligence

Because manufacturers have known about asbestos dangers since the 1920s and 1930s, company negligence regarding asbestos is widespread.  Companies bore a responsibility to warn workers and consumers that their products contained asbestos and that asbestos exposure could harm them. Instead, many companies covered up the risk and even proclaimed their products safe.  Under products liability law, numerous asbestos companies have been subject to lawsuits.  Law firms across the U.S. have won or settled cases, collectively recovering billions of dollars for mesothelioma victims.

Sources of asbestos exposure

People employed in the following industries have experienced a high incidence of asbestos exposure:

  • Auto body repair shops
  • Chemical plants
  • Commercial and residential construction
  • Foundries
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Machine shops
  • Manufacturing factories
  • Oil refineries
  • Power plants
  • Private and U.S. Navy shipyards
  • Television and radio repair

Consumers have also been exposed to asbestos through dry wall, insulation, flooring, ceiling tiles, and household products like electric blankets, portable heaters, coffee pots, and toasters.  Loved ones of persons exposed to asbestos are also at risk, as asbestos particles may linger in clothing and hair.

Mesothelioma symptoms

If you have been exposed to asbestos and are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should consult your doctor right away:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Anemia
  • Blood clots
  • Coughing up blood
  • Chest pains
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Hoarseness
  • Weight loss

Because symptoms often do not become apparent until 20, 30 or as many as 50 years after asbestos exposure, many people do not know their illness is asbestos related. Be sure to explain the extent and frequency of asbestos exposure to your physician if you suspect mesothelioma.

Get legal help

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, seek legal help right away.  Company negligence is always a factor in mesothelioma cases . The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who can help to maximize your recovery.  We also seek early trial judgments or settlements to get you the help you need as soon as possible.

We’ll fight for you!

  • The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker offers free, confidential consultations with no obligation.
  • If we don’t get you any money, we won't charge you a dime.

Call (888) 732-1347 or contact us online today.

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