Asbestos and Mesothelioma in Mississippi

Once a common material in everything from building and pipe insulation to costume jewelry, asbestos is now best known as a highly toxic substance. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to Mesothelioma, and it is considered a carcinogen in other types of cancers including lung cancer, adenoid carcinoma, cancer of the throat, stomach, larynx, kidney, esophageal cancer, and some forms of lymphatic cancer. The science is still evolving. What is not as well known is that asbestos related cancers can develop as many as 10 to 60 years after exposure to the substance. This means that even if someone was exposed to asbestos in the 1950’s or 1960’s, they may yet be diagnosed with an asbestos related disease.

Dangers of Asbestos Exposure

As workers or families of workers know all too well, a diagnosis of cancer or Mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure is an unfortunate, irreversible, and preventable condition.

As early as the 1920’s, many companies were aware, or could have been aware, of the dangers asbestos presented. However, because of its low cost and versatility, they continued to use it in a number of products and applications. In some cases, it was used until the 1970’s and 1980s, until such products were banned by law. In some companies, workers may have received inadequate warnings about asbestos hazards; however, the true dangers may not have been fully disclosed. In addition, the amount of exposure considered “safe” is not known. Even small amounts of exposure have been linked to Mesothelioma.

Asbestos Cancer and Mesothelioma Specialists

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma or another cancer relating to asbestos exposure, you should know that you have the right to compensation. At Morris, Sakalarios and Blackwell, we have represented thousands of asbestos clients over the years. We have the expertise to know where to find asbestos, what products it may have been used in, from tractor brake pads and other equipment to telephones and electric blankets. Our asbestos attorneys have access to the latest research and ties to specialists in the field. We know how to proceed with complex cases involving defendants that may have filed for bankruptcy protection and to navigate the system to ensure you receive what you’re entitled to, negotiating with them to ensure they can continue to operate while managing their payouts.

Our Mississippi law firm is one of a handful of firms to handle asbestos related diseases across the nation. Over time, we have renegotiated pre-existing agreements with defendants to provide compensation and can move a claim quickly. In other instances, we start from beginning, bringing our full resources to bear to investigate, file and pursue a claim.

If you are already in litigation for asbestos, check the status of your claim.

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Contact an Attorney about Mesothelioma or Asbestos

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma or have developed cancer after having been exposed to asbestos, please call us at (601) 544-3343 or contact us online. We would be happy to evaluate your case.