Jefferson Parish Mesothelioma Lawyer

Jefferson Parish Mesothelioma Attorney

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that has been linked to the inhaling of microscopic asbestos particles. After being exposed to asbestos it may take a couple of years for it to fully develop. This incurable cancer is visible in the lining of the lungs and chest cavity but it may appear in the tissue surrounding other organs. The life expectancy after being diagnosed with Mesothelioma is between 12 to 21 months.

Learn how the mesothelioma lawsuit process works from experienced mesothelioma lawyers at Ron Austin Law Firm. A mesothelioma personal injury lawsuit allows the cancer patient to seek compensation from the company or companies that exposed them to asbestos. The average compensation from a mesothelioma lawsuit trial is $2.4 million. Individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure may be entitled to significant legal compensation. This compensation includes loss of income, medical bills, pain and suffering, and funeral arrangements. Ron Austin Law Firm and our specialized mesothelioma attorneys are equipped with the extensive knowledge and access they need to have a successful case. We are more than capable of going against manufacturers and job sites that are responsible for the toxic exposure.

There are two primary types of lawsuits that Mesothelioma victims can file:

• A personal injury lawsuit can be filed on behalf of the victim that has been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
• Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by the family of the deceased victim due to asbestos exposure.

Examples of how victims can be exposed to asbestos

Shipyards, Oil Refineries, Power Plants, & Secondary Exposure

The shipyard, oil refineries, and power plants all contain asbestos in their materials which highly exposes their employees. The material used to construct a ship contains asbestos. The employees may have been exposed by handling paneling, pipes, construction materials, protective clothing, insulation, generators, boilers, adhesives, and other materials.

Secondary exposure is another way someone can be a victim of asbestos exposure. This happens when workers in any of the above industries returned home at the end of the day in the clothes they worked in, they inadvertently exposed their loved ones to the carcinogenic material. Wives doing laundry, children sitting in a parent’s lap, and babies crawling on the floor all could have been exposed to asbestos fibers and could develop mesothelioma many years later.

Let Our Experience be Your Guide

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, allow our firm to fight against those companies that place profit over people. Set up a free case consultation to see if you have a case.

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