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Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer in Ground Zero Workers Now Covered Under 9/11 Health & Compensation Act
By Mike Holter
Good news for 9/11 workers who developed Mesothelioma, or may develop the lung disease in the future — Mesothelioma has finally been added to the list of cancers covered under the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (HCA). The inclusion is a victory for Plaintiffs still seeking compensation in Mesothelioma lawsuits after being exposed to an estimated 2,000 tons of asbestos while working on Ground Zero.Medical researchers are seeing unusually high incidences of respiratory illness and lung damage in Ground Zero workers, especially first-responders after the 2001 terrorist attack. An April 2010 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that exposure to Ground Zero dust led to large declines in lung capacity for rescue workers during the first year, and that these declines were persistent, without recovery over the next 6 years, leaving a substantial proportion of workers with abnormal lung function. Many experts worry that this reduced lung health and capacity will increase Ground Zero workers’ risk of developing Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases in the future.
Mesothelioma treatment is an expensive and ongoing process, and many patients cannot afford the care they need. Many have filed Mesothelioma lawsuits to seek compensation for their medical bills. In January 2011, a new act called the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was enacted to provide $4.3 billion in compensation and medical care to rescue workers harmed by the toxic dust at Ground Zero.
It was an important first step in helping Ground Zero workers cover their medical bills, but it drew fire for not including certain cancers like Mesothelioma (also referred to as “asbestos cancer”). On June 9, 2012, however, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health announced that Mesothelioma asbestos cancer is now included in the 14 different types of cancer covered by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. With this new provision, 9/11 Mesothelioma victims can now apply for financial aid and medical assistant in treating their disease. However, not all workers may be covered by the legislation, or may not develop Mesothelioma symptoms for many years. In this case, some asbestos workers choose to file Mesothelioma lawsuits with the help of an asbestos lawyer.
Asbestos Lawsuits Filed by Mesothelioma Victims & Their Families
An estimated 100,000 people have died, or will die, from Mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis or other asbestos-related diseases after being exposed to asbestos. Even though asbestos has been largely phased out of building materials, it’s still possible to be exposed to the deadly mineral and be diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness such as Mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, asbestos warts, pleural warts, pleural plaques, pneumothorax, and others. Even family members of workers exposed to asbestos are at risk for being diagnosed with Mesothelioma, even though they never handled or worked with asbestos. These family members are also participating in Mesothelioma class action lawsuits or individual asbestos lawsuits, and being awarded portions of asbestos compensation funds.
Mesothelioma lawsuits are being filed across the country by victims and their families seeking compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering. If you or your loved one is a victim of an asbestos illness like Mesothelioma, it’s imperative you speak with a Mesothelioma asbestos compensation consultant to determine if you have a claim. Asbestos victims and their families have won millions of dollars in Mesothelioma lawsuit and Mesothelioma class action lawsuit settlements. A Mesothelioma asbestos compensation specialist will help you determine what’s best for you and your family.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Side Effects
Anyone who has been exposed to asbestos should be aware of the side effects so they can file a claim for compensation. Common asbestos exposure side effects include:
* Mesothelioma
* Asbestosis
* Lung cancer
* Asbestos warts
* Pleural plaques
* Diffuse pleural thickening
* Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
If you or your loved one has experienced any of these asbestos side effects, it’s critical you speak with an asbestos side effect and compensation consultant now to determine if you’re a good fit to file a Mesothelioma class action lawsuit or individual asbestos lawsuit. The medical expenses alone for any asbestos side effect could amount in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and sadly some have died from an asbestos-related disease. An asbestos wrongful death lawsuit may be your best course of action.
If you would like more information about filing a Mesothelioma asbestos class action lawsuit or would like to file an individual Mesothelioma lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit, just go to the Mesothelioma Asbestos Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page. You can submit your information, or your loved one’s, to Mesothelioma attorneys who are actively investigating all claims regarding asbestos diseases such as Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, lung cancer, pneumothorax, and others. Asbestos attorneys are waiting to talk to you now and the consultation is free. These lawyers don’t get paid unless you win or settle.
Updated July 12th, 2012
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