Mesothilioma is a serious cancer of the lungs as a result of exposure to asbestos. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, you may be entitled to reover damages.

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Most people with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in their jobs. Workers exposed to asbestos decades ago are now being diagnosed with these diseases due to the long latency period of the effects of asbestos.

Mesothelioma, also known as malignant mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer. The cancer found in the lining of the chest cause pleural mesothelioma, while the cancer cells found in the lining of the abdomen cause peritoneal mesothelioma.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and have worked in one or more of the following occupations, you may be entitled to damages due to negligence on the part of a manufacturer or an employer.

• Aboard ships
• Construction sites
• Manufacturing plants for asbestos products (insulation, roofing, building materials)
• Mining operations / mines
• Oil refineries
• Power plants
• Railroad roundhouses
• Shipyards
• Steel mills
• Vehicle repair shops (brakes, clutches)

In addition to the dangers of occupational exposure to asbestos is "take-home exposure," which occurs when someone who has been exposed in the workplace wears work clothes home. Your family may also be exposed to asbestos dust or fibers from your clothing, and may be at risk. The Depew Law Firm has experience with occupational as well as take-home exposure mesothelioma cases.