Frequently Asked Questions about Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
Presented by the Corpus Christi Asbestos Exposure Law Firm of Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP
Serving Mesothelioma Victims in Corpus Christi, Texas
Where am I most likely to be in contact with asbestos?
Shipyards, railroads, aluminum smelters, steel mills and construction sites, in general, represent the kinds of major industries in which asbestos was used in very large amounts. Among materials used in major industry, asbestos ranked near the top stretching back from 1980 to the early part of the twentieth century. Asbestos was contained in seemingly countless products, from floor tile and roof shingles to such common products as small appliances like toasters and even cigarette filters.
The work uniforms worn by industry employees also became a source of asbestos exposure to the families of exposed employees when the employee returned home after work or brought uniforms home to be washed. Cancer causing fibers are known to have been transported this way and some serious cancer cases and other injuries have been documented.
Could asbestos be harmful to me even if I haven’t been exposed for years?
Unfortunately, a “long latency period” is a characteristic of many asbestos-related injuries. This basically means that fibers can remain in the lungs for as long as two to three decades prior to causing cancer. They have also been known to cause cancer in only a few years. As is the case with several poisons, people are affected differently according to their body’s reaction and amount of exposure.
What is so harmful about asbestos?
Both the lungs and the gastrointestinal tract are subject
to the debilitating effects of cancer growth by both breathing
in and swallowing the tiny fibers. Although some people can
live their lives with no ill effects, others are subject to
life-threatening cancer from only the minimal exposure. The
fibers’ consistency and shape cause them to be particularly
harmful. Mesothelioma
is only known to be caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
How do I know if I have a case?
Following the diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness, it
is crucial to make immediate contact with one of our Corpus
Christi Mesothelioma attorneys. Having been diagnosed with
Mesothelioma, lung cancer, stomach cancer, esophageal cancer,
or colon cancer is an indicator that you may have a case.
Even the non-cancerous scarring that can occur in one’s
organs can diminish the quality of life significantly. If
asbestos has resulted in an injury to you, or a loved one,
please contact our Corpus
Christi asbestos exposure law firm today.
What if I've previously brought and settled a pleural plaque or asbestosis claim?
Texas state law allows that a new case can be made if cancer
has developed, even after a claim for non-cancerous injuries,
such as lung plaque or asbestosis, has been settled.
This option was given to those in Corpus Christi who’ve
settled a case for a non-cancerous form of asbestos-injury
by the Texas Supreme Court that ruled in the case of Henry
Pustejovsky: "...we conclude that the Plaintiff's prior
asbestosis settlement DOES NOT bar Plaintiff's suit for Mesothelioma.
We hold that a person who sues on or settles a claim for a
non-malignant asbestosis-related disease with one Defendant
is not precluded from a subsequent action against another
Defendant for a distinct malignant asbestos-related condition..."
Although previous claims may have been settled by you, or
a loved one, for asbestos-related illnesses, a recent diagnosis
of cancer necessitates your contact with an experienced Corpus
Christi Mesothelioma lawyer. Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP has
handled these types of claims for many years and can provide
you with the best legal advice and most current information
regarding the disease. Contact us at 1-888-637-7347 for a
free consultation with a Corpus Christi asbestos lawyer.
What right do I have to seek compensation?
The harmful effects of asbestos have been hidden and/or downplayed by many companies who’ve used the material extensively in the past. Employees have often been left unaware of the
potential present and future dangers of asbestos exposure.
You, or a loved one, could be entitled to necessary compensation.
Contact the Corpus Christi Mesothelioma attorneys at Cappolino
Dodd Krebs LLP today.
What amount of compensation can I expect?
Both the extent of illness and the relationship of the employer
to its employees are taken into account when determining a
dollar amount. This means that your case will be determined
on its own merits. If you have reason to believe that you
could have grounds for a case, contact our Corpus Christi
asbestos exposure law firm today.
Why is Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP an excellent choice?
With over 85 years of combined experience helping those who've suffered from injuries and illnesses, our Corpus Christi Mesothelioma attorneys and staff have a formidable level of professional experience and knowledge to apply to your particular case and an excellent track record of acquiring substantial compensation for our clients.
At Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP, we intentionally maintain only
a small number of Mesothelioma cases so that each case is
given the exceptional professional attention it deserves.
A Corpus Christi asbestos attorney will be willing to speak
with you at any time regarding the details of your case and
no cumbersome automated answering systems will force you to
make contact with only assistants of assistants. Each Corpus
Christi asbestos lawyer will know of you and your case personally.
Our attorneys bring all their insights regarding the law and
medicine together to ensure the most advantageous possible
outcome is acquired for you in your case. Former clients have
expressed appreciation for this “hands-on” approach
which we are determined to continue as a tradition of caring
and excellence. Contact our Corpus Christi Mesothelioma
attorneys today.
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