Mesothelioma Lawsuit Lawyer Gets $8.4M for Client
By John Curran
Pleural mesothelioma side effects are heartbreaking. Men and women develop cancerous cells in their lungs, causing extensive pain and difficulty breathing. Currently, there is little that truly treats the disease because it is located not in some region of the lungs, but rather the lining around the organ. There is some help paying medical bills, as one mesothelioma lawsuit lawyer got his client an $8.4 million jury award from a company for exposing her husband to exposure.It is an important step because it could become a bellwether case for others who may have developed asbestosis at a Dow Chemical refinery. The mesothelioma lawsuit actually did not target Dow, however, focusing on chemical manufacturer Hercules. According to case files, the company has had a problem beyond asbestos exposure, including issues with Agent Orange and other chemicals. It led to the death of the plaintiff’s husband because of more than five years of not warning people of the risk of its products that contained asbestos.
There have been hundreds and millions of dollars in settlements between Hercules and other asbestosis plaintiffs, but the award could open the door for more Texans who have been harmed by asbestos exposure. Particularly notable is that the company used materials that had 10 times the amount of the toxic substance than the overwhelming majority of its competitors.
While cases now focus on the 1970s and the 1980s, there are likely to be many hundreds or thousands of mesothelioma claims because products continue to be made that could lead to asbestos exposure. To this day, roofing materials use asbestos, which leads to risks any time a building is either renovated or damaged as a result of natural disasters. The most recent example is Hurricane Sandy, where the EPA is working with local health and safety personnel to minimize the likelihood of residents developing asbestosis.
However, if you or someone you know has dealt with the effects of mesothelioma, you may be able to get help with medical bills and any other needs you may have. Get your free legal consultation at the Mesothelioma Asbestos Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. Filling out the short form there entitles you to a free consultation with an experienced asbestosis lawsuit attorney who can help you understand what legal options are available to you. Finding out your eligibility or that of a loved one is the first step in getting a legal remedy that you deserve. Start now with one of our partner asbestosis lawsuit attorneys.
Updated November 28th, 2012
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