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Mesothelioma Patients Diagnosed Each Year

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that forms on protective linings of the chest, the abdomen, the heart and the testicles.1 Many of the 3,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year can be traced to job-related asbestos exposure.

Mesothelioma takes anywhere from 10 to 50 years to develop. Unfortunately, there is no cure for mesothelioma, and the risk of developing the deadly cancer does not diminish over time, even after the exposure to asbestos ends.

Minimum Time Period After Asbestos Exposure for Mesothelioma to Appear

Mesothelioma Cases Start in the Chest

Average Age at the Time of Diagnosis

The medical community recognizes four main types of mesothelioma. Each is named for the area of the body where the cancer starts.

Pleural mesothelioma affects the thin lining of the lungs and is the most common type of the disease, accounting for about three out of four — or 75 percent of — diagnoses.

Pericardial mesothelioma begins in the covering around the heart. It is a very rare form of the disease, making up only 2 to 5 percent of newly diagnosed cases each year.

Peritoneal mesothelioma, the second most common type of mesothelioma, forms on the lining of the abdominal cavity and can result from coughing up and swallowing inhaled asbestos fibers.

Testicular mesothelioma is a cancer of the membrane lining that covers the testicles. Only about 100 cases have been reported in medical literature, and the disease is difficult to diagnose because of its rarity.

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Because asbestos companies acted with neglect, mesothelioma victims and their families have legal options.

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Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys advocate for men and women whose lives were ruined or altered by asbestos. Many of them are spouses of someone with mesothelioma, and sometimes they are veterans who encountered asbestos while serving in the U.S. military. Though asbestos use in the U.S. has dropped dramatically in recent decades, asbestos is still present in older homes and buildings, including some schools. Asbestos is also still used in products such as automobile brakes and roofing materials.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has estimated that more than one million employees in construction and general industries “face significant asbestos exposure on the job.” People at risk for asbestos exposure in the workplace include some miners, factory workers, insulation manufacturers and installers, railroad and automotive workers, ship builders, gas mask manufacturers, plumbers, firefighters, and construction workers.

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys advocate for men and women whose lives were ruined or altered by asbestos. Many of them are spouses of someone with mesothelioma, and sometimes they are veterans who encountered asbestos while serving in the U.S. military. Though asbestos use in the U.S. has dropped dramatically in recent decades, asbestos is still present in older homes and buildings, including some schools. Asbestos is also still used in products such as automobile brakes and roofing materials.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has estimated that more than one million employees in construction and general industries “face significant asbestos exposure on the job.” People at risk for asbestos exposure in the workplace include some miners, factory workers, insulation manufacturers and installers, railroad and automotive workers, ship builders, gas mask manufacturers, plumbers, firefighters, and construction workers.

With 30 years’ experience in asbestos litigation, we provide compassionate, skilled representation to victims of asbestos exposure

A mesothelioma diagnosis can be overwhelming; especially with looming medical expenses and the frustration of knowing the disease could be traced to asbestos exposure from your job. A trusted and experienced lawyer can help victims of asbestos-related diseases and their loved ones receive the justice they deserve.

Few law firms are more respected in the field of asbestos litigation than Weitz & Luxenberg. Our firm stands behind victims of asbestos exposure, helping them through a confusing and difficult time. We prize personal client relationships and handle the majority of the legal burden, so victims of asbestos exposure can focus on their health and loved ones.

A powerful legal engine, we offer a virtual army of nearly 500 dedicated lawyers, paralegals and support professionals, many focused solely on asbestos cases.

Our firm has handled more than 33,000 asbestos cases, taking on about 500 cases each year from clients nationwide.

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Decades have passed since you were first exposed to asbestos, but you’re just now dealing with newly diagnosed mesothelioma. You have legal options to seek compensation, but filing a lawsuit with so much elapsed time is hard. Let us help you.

Mesothelioma is a life-altering diagnosis. Victims of this asbestos cancer are forced to endure life- changing pain and suffering. Most suffer intense physical pain and loss of the most taken-for-granted of life’s pleasures, including the ability to breathe. Most suffer enormous mental and emotional anguish as they deal with mesothelioma’s effects on them and their family members.

Many mesothelioma victims endure often debilitating treatments such as chemotherapy and extensive surgeries.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma and need legal assistance? We can help.

At the time of their exposure to asbestos, decades before mesothelioma appears and is diagnosed, victims did not know they were at risk from their work with and around asbestos-containing products and equipment. The companies that manufactured and sold these products, however, knew, some as early as the 1930s.

Mesothelioma lawsuits are one way for mesothelioma cancer patients and their families to obtain compensation for the pain and suffering associated with this deadly disease. These lawsuits are also a way to gain financial security and to hold the asbestos industry accountable for the devastating harm it caused.

Pain and suffering

Medical expenses

Lost income

Loss of love and sexual relations with spouse (known as loss of consortium)

Funeral costs

Factory workers

Railroad and automotive workers

Brake linings and clutch facings, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roofing products, gaskets, packing materials, joint compounds, insulation in schools, commercial buildings and equipment such as boilers, valves, and pumps — all were made with asbestos in the past. While the once widely used material has status as being heat-resistant and very versatile, it also can release tiny fibers when manipulated or disturbed, endangering anyone who inhales them.

People who were exposed to asbestos and who were diagnosed with an asbestos disease and can fairly trace their illnesses to a company’s negligence may be able to get compensation for their pain and suffering — as well as other damages — through personal injury mesothelioma lawsuits. If a victim of asbestos-related disease initiates a lawsuit, but passes away before it is resolved, that person’s loved ones are able to take over the lawsuit by filing wrongful death lawsuits.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or your loved one was diagnosed with or died from the disease, it is best you explore the legal options available to you as soon as possible. Mesothelioma can develop anywhere from 10 to 50 years after asbestos exposure. Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys have extensive experience investigating the sources of such exposure.

Ship builders

Plumbers

Pipefitters

Firefighters

Construction workers

U.S. military

Insulators

Family members of asbestos workers also are at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases through clothing that was contaminated by toxic asbestos fibers and brought home for laundering.

Mesothelioma takes a lot from a person: your health, your money, your ability to do the things you love. Perhaps the most upsetting of all is that it takes your time.

A lawsuit should not monopolize what time you have left. Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys work to resolve cases as quickly as possible, handling the proceeding from beginning to end so you can concentrate on your health and your loved ones. If you are in poor health, we will try to expedite the entire legal process — even in the face of defendants who try to drag it out.

Everyone’s case is unique, but there are several steps that apply to most mesothelioma lawsuits. The right mesothelioma attorney will take on each of these steps for you and update you throughout the process.

Your attorney gathers information about your mesothelioma and asbestos exposure and decides in which court to file your lawsuit.

Attorneys for both sides gather information from one another through written questions, depositions, and the production of documents.

If you win the trial, the defendant may decide to challenge the decision by filing an appeal.

To start the legal process, your attorney files a written complaint with a court.

A defendant may try to resolve the case before trial by offering you money.

Defendants named in your lawsuit receive a copy of your complaint and have the chance to respond.

Both parties present their cases in court. This process varies depending on where you file a claim.

Filing a civil action in court can be intimidating, especially when it’s against a big business. At Weitz & Luxenberg, we believe everyday people are as entitled to high-powered legal representation as large corporations. We offer free consultations, cover all expenses, and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid or reimbursed by you for expenses unless and until we recover money on your behalf.

A mesothelioma lawsuit can be resolved in two ways: a trial verdict or a settlement. Most result in a settlement and never make it to trial. In either case, a trusted, reputable, and experienced mesothelioma lawyer will make sure you receive all the money to which you are entitled.

A mesothelioma settlement is an amount of money paid to a mesothelioma patient who has filed a personal injury lawsuit or to a mesothelioma victim’s surviving loved ones who have brought a wrongful death claim. In a settlement, you and the settling company reach a legally binding and enforceable contract through out-of-court negotiations between your lawyers and the defendants’ lawyers.

Mesothelioma lawsuits can also be resolved in court. A jury listens to testimony, looks at evidence, and considers arguments offered by your attorney and the defendants. Then it deliberates and reaches a verdict. If the jury finds the defendants liable for the harms you have suffered, it then decides how much money you should receive in compensation. A judge can accept the amount, increase, or decrease it.

Weitz & Luxenberg has handled more than 33,000 asbestos cases, winning victims $8.5 billion through verdicts and settlements. We would be honored to discuss with you the details of the legal process and to provide well-deserved support through a confusing, emotional time. For more information about your legal options, please contact our office at 800-885-HELP or fill out a form to speak to one of our mesothelioma attorneys.

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Asbestos removal worker

Weitz & Luxenberg is responsible for some of the most significant asbestos verdicts in history — verdicts that bring justice to victims and send a powerful message to companies that ignored the effects of asbestos.

Attorneys' Passion Gets Largest NYC Award for Hardworking Clients

Asbestos Removal Worker Gets Verdict Against Crane Co.

$25 Million to 2 N.Y. Mesothelioma Victims

Partnering with a trusted, reputable mesothelioma lawyer can give you an advantage when seeking compensation for your asbestos-related injuries.

For those diagnosed with mesothelioma, hiring an established lawyer marks the crucial first step toward holding companies accountable and seeking compensation for the damages caused by asbestos exposure.

Choosing a mesothelioma lawyer is a very personal decision. The ideal lawyer is not only equipped with resources and experience necessary to get you the compensation you deserve but also is responsive to your needs, empathetic to your unique medical situation, and wholly invested in your family’s future.

Before partnering with a lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to help you determine if he or she is experienced enough to take your case. These may include:

How knowledgeable are you about the different options for seeking compensation?

What is your track record with trust fund claims and mesothelioma lawsuits?

Can you be easily reached to answer questions I may have during the process?

Do you have the resources needed to make my cases successful?

You’ll find few lawyers can surpass the experience, resources, and compassionate legal help that Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys have provided asbestos victims for more than 30 years. With 33,000 asbestos cases under our belt, we’re ready to help even more families seek justice.

Weitz & Luxenberg’s dedicated team of attorneys, investigators, and support staff defines how a successful asbestos-litigation firm should fight on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys handle most everything for you, making the whole process easier.

If you have an important question about your case, you need to know you can get in touch with your mesothelioma law firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys will walk you step-by-step through the legal process, making sure you are notified of every development. We also have an experienced, comprehensive Client Relations department that’s on call 24/7 to answer questions and ensure that all your needs are met efficiently.

You’ll find few lawyers can surpass the experience, resources, and compassionate legal help that Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys have provided asbestos victims for more than 30 years. We serve clients nationwide, and have mesothelioma lawyers at offices in California, New York, and New Jersey, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With 33,000 asbestos cases under our belt, we’re ready to help even more families seek justice.

Identifying when and where you were exposed to asbestos is crucial to your lawsuit. Without this information, it may be difficult to file a claim. Our mesothelioma attorneys are familiar with common asbestos-containing products and companies and can help you gather evidence related to your asbestos exposure.

We set the standard for complex case management and prosecution, handling cases of every size with comprehensive resources and sophisticated technology that smaller firms cannot support.

Every asbestos lawyer working for Weitz & Luxenberg is proud of the firm’s reputation for providing effective mesothelioma legal support for workers diagnosed with this asbestos disease.

U.S. News & World Report and the peer-review publication Best Lawyers have recognized our firm as the national Law Firm of the Year in the category of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs. Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are regularly lauded as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars of the New York Metro area. And our founding partners have each been named New York City “Lawyer of the Year.”

If mesothelioma has altered your life and you are seeking compensation, Weitz & Luxenberg would be proud to handle the legal burden, without contributing to additional financial concerns. Cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing up front, and we receive no fees unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf. The consultation is free, too.

With four offices, our firm has an unparalleled ability to fight on behalf of our clients, wherever they happen to live.

More than one avenue of compensation exists for mesothelioma cancer patients and their families. Depending on your situation, you may choose to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and/or submit a claim against an asbestos bankruptcy trust. No matter what path you ultimately choose, Weitz & Luxenberg lawyers are committed to making the process simple and stress-free to give you more time to focus on your health and your loved ones.

Attorneys' Passion Gets Largest NYC Award for Hardworking Clients

$25 Million to 2 N.Y. Mesothelioma Victims

Weitz & Luxenberg has three decades of experience in this type of law and a proven track record of winning asbestos lawsuits and large settlements. Recent trial verdicts include:

Asbestos Removal Worker Gets Verdict Against Crane Co.

MANAGING ATTORNEY

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Named a “New York Super Lawyer,” Jerry Kristal is the managing attorney of our firm’s New Jersey office, and he plays an active role in our asbestos cases. Some of the verdicts he has obtained are among the highest against U.S. asbestos defendants.

Charles M. Ferguson, Esq., has been fighting for asbestos victims’ rights for more than 25 years. He joined Weitz & Luxenberg in 1989 as an associate attorney in our Asbestos Litigation group, and now he helps manage the firm’s asbestos practice. 

We have four locations across the country to conveniently serve our clients.

In addition to being a pioneer in asbestos litigation, our firm is in the forefront of asbestos legislation, championing laws that protect the rights of current and future asbestos victims.

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