Couple Sues 95 defendants

The Henthorns, a couple from West Virginia who filed their asbestos lawsuit in late October, are seeking both compensatory and punitive damages against 95 defendants in their mesothelioma lawsuit. The defendants rang from manufacturers to power companies to insurers. William R. Henthorn was diagnosed with mesothelioma after working with asbestos at PPF Natrium Plant from 1959 to 1977.

Mesothelioma is an aggressive, incurable form of cancer that is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. When asbestos particles are released into the air and inhaled, they become lodged in the lungs causing mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma lawyers say the large number of defendants is not unusual in asbestos lawsuits. Many companies have a duty to warn and protect against the dangers of asbestos but often fail to do so.

Mesothelioma has no known cure, and most of the sophisticated treatments typically only extend one’s life by a matter of months.

To learn more contact LegalView for a free mesothelioma law consultation at 866-9LAW-NOW. Our operators are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-866-952-9669. Visit LegalView for more information about finding a potential mesothelioma lawyer and other information about environmental toxins, including asbestos.

Tags: Asbestos, Mesothelioma

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Auto Mechanics at Risk for Mesothelioma

Adding to the list of all the other industrial jobs that have a risk to exposure to asbestos, automotive mechanic is yet another occupation in which workers are unaware of the prevalence of asbestos-containing products in automobile parts. Mechanics are advised to take precaution and keep themselves informed with asbestos exposure and the risks associated with the toxin.

It is estimated that two-thirds of automotive garages have asbestos dust present at dangerous levels. Automotive mechanics are at a high risk of inhaling loose asbestos dust while working on cars. Not only are professional mechanics at risk, car enthusiasts who perform maintenance on their own cars are equally at risk to inhaling the asbestos fibers.

The asbestos fibers could potentially enter the home of both mechanics and car enthusiasts if the dust is left on their clothes, not an unheard way of creating risk for family members.

Because of mesothelioma’s long latency period the incidence in mechanics is expected to peak in the next couple of years. Today asbestos-containing automotive parts continue to be used.

Mechanics exposed to asbestos are advised to learn their options regarding mesothelioma treatments and compensation. Contact Legal View anytime to learn how you and loved ones can protect yourselves. Contact LegalView for a free mesothelioma law consultation at 866-9LAW-NOW. Our operators are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-866-952-9669.

Tags: Asbestos, Mesothelioma

This entry was posted on Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 6:56 am and is filed under Asbestos & Mesothelioma. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Couple Sues 95 defendants

The Henthorns, a couple from West Virginia who filed their asbestos lawsuit in late October, are seeking both compensatory and punitive damages against 95 defendants in their mesothelioma lawsuit. The defendants rang from manufacturers to power companies to insurers. William R. Henthorn was diagnosed with mesothelioma after working with asbestos at PPF Natrium Plant from 1959 to 1977.

Mesothelioma is an aggressive, incurable form of cancer that is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. When asbestos particles are released into the air and inhaled, they become lodged in the lungs causing mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma lawyers say the large number of defendants is not unusual in asbestos lawsuits. Many companies have a duty to warn and protect against the dangers of asbestos but often fail to do so.

Mesothelioma has no known cure, and most of the sophisticated treatments typically only extend one’s life by a matter of months.

To learn more contact LegalView for a free mesothelioma law consultation at 866-9LAW-NOW. Our operators are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-866-952-9669. Visit LegalView for more information about finding a potential mesothelioma lawyer and other information about environmental toxins, including asbestos.

Tags: Asbestos, Mesothelioma

This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 at 6:59 am and is filed under Asbestos & Mesothelioma. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Auto Mechanics at Risk for Mesothelioma

Adding to the list of all the other industrial jobs that have a risk to exposure to asbestos, automotive mechanic is yet another occupation in which workers are unaware of the prevalence of asbestos-containing products in automobile parts. Mechanics are advised to take precaution and keep themselves informed with asbestos exposure and the risks associated with the toxin.

It is estimated that two-thirds of automotive garages have asbestos dust present at dangerous levels. Automotive mechanics are at a high risk of inhaling loose asbestos dust while working on cars. Not only are professional mechanics at risk, car enthusiasts who perform maintenance on their own cars are equally at risk to inhaling the asbestos fibers.

The asbestos fibers could potentially enter the home of both mechanics and car enthusiasts if the dust is left on their clothes, not an unheard way of creating risk for family members.

Because of mesothelioma’s long latency period the incidence in mechanics is expected to peak in the next couple of years. Today asbestos-containing automotive parts continue to be used.

Mechanics exposed to asbestos are advised to learn their options regarding mesothelioma treatments and compensation. Contact Legal View anytime to learn how you and loved ones can protect yourselves. Contact LegalView for a free mesothelioma law consultation at 866-9LAW-NOW. Our operators are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-866-952-9669.

Tags: Asbestos, Mesothelioma

This entry was posted on Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 6:56 am and is filed under Asbestos & Mesothelioma. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Mesothelioma Life Expectancy in Retired Employees

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which affects approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people in the United States each year. Retired employees who have worked at known asbestos sites such as powerhouses, oil refineries, power plants, shipyards, and construction sites should seek immediate diagnosis to determine if they have developed this deadly disease. Mesothelioma life expectancy in retired employees varies and depends on numerous factors.

A patient’s prognosis is affected by numerous factors which include early detection of the cancer, the age of the victim, the types of treatment received, how aggressively it is treated, and a patient’s diet can also contribute to an extended life-span. Mesothelioma however can be extremely difficult to detect due to the similarity of symptoms to other more common conditions such as influenza. Doctors may overlook mesothelioma as a diagnosis which can delay receiving appropriate treatment. Due to the severe latency period of mesothelioma symptoms which is about 14-50, mesothelioma treatment will need to be aggressive. However the life expectancy for most mesothelioma sufferers is within 6 to twelve months from receiving prognosis.

If any of the symptoms listed below is detected, mesothelioma diagnosis is recommended to receive appropriate treatment:

AnemiaWeight lossExcessive fatigueDifficulty swallowingAbdominal swellingPain in chest areaCoughing up bloodShortness of breathPersistent dry coughAcute pain in the abdominal region

If you have mesothelioma cancer you will need to get a hold of an experience mesothelioma trial lawyer immediately. When the lawyer is seen, you will have to submit previous employment information, all medical information related to being exposed to asbestos and developing mesothelioma cancer. This information will help to speed things along during your mesothelioma trial.

Mesothelioma research and doctors are doing their best to improve the life expectancy of mesothelioma suffers. When an older person develops mesothelioma cancer, treatment is difficult due to other health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and other lung ailments which can significantly affect a patient’s life expectancy. While there is still no cure for mesothelioma, mesothelioma life expectancy in retired employees can be increased if patients undergo various aggressive treatments.

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