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Mesothelioma is a rare and dangerous form of cancer caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. It can develop as many as 30-50 years following the original asbestos exposure and has proven highly resistant to medical treatment. If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma, our asbestos lawyers have the depth of experience and resources necessary to successfully pursue your case. Contact the asbestos lawyers at Jacobs & Crumplar today.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that is strong, heat resistant, and extremely durable. For this reason, it was once mined extensively for use in insulation and building materials. Before its health risks became known in the 1970s, asbestos had been used in everything from wall insulation, floor tiling, and roofing materials to break linings in automobiles and barbeque mitts on the patio.
There are six types of asbestos. The three most common types found in building materials are chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. Chrysotile, or white asbestos, is the only member of the serpentine family (based on the structure of the crystal), making it the most popularly used type of asbestos. Amosite (brown asbestos) and crocidolite (blue asbestos), are members of the amphibole family. The other three asbestos types (Actinolite, Anthophyllite, and Tremolite) may be present in building materials as trace contaminant amounts. All forms of asbestos are considered dangerous and carcinogenic.
How are people exposed to asbestos?
asbestos exposurePeople are most commonly exposed to asbestos by breathing in asbestos fibers in the air near sites where asbestos mineral or asbestos containing materials have been disturbed. When disrupted through activities such as mining or building renovations, these materials release microscopic asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone living or working near such a site is in danger of inhaling these glass-like fibers. Typical exposure sites might include:
asbestos mines and quarries
factories that manufacture asbestos products
buildings under renovation or demolition that contain asbestos materials
uncovered construction waste sites
old buildings with exposed or crumbling asbestos containing materials
A second way in which people are exposed to asbestos fibers is by swallowing them in their drinking water, either through erosion from natural and waste deposits or through asbestos cement water pipes. In the United States, thousands of miles of cement pipes mixed with asbestos carry drinking water to the nation’s cities and towns. When these pipes begin to corrode, asbestos fibers can leach into the water supply.
If you have a history of asbestos exposure and have developed mesothelioma or another serious asbestos-related disease, our asbestos lawyers can review your case free of charge to find out whether you may be eligible for financial compensation.
What diseases have been linked to asbestos exposure?
Asbestosis
Asbestos fibers that enter the lungs can become permanently lodged in the air sacs and the deepest part of the lungs. These fibers work their way into the lung tissue, causing scar tissue to form. If the scarring becomes extensive enough, it can impair breathing and put added strain on the heart. This condition is called asbestosis. Symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath and coughing. Asbestosis can eventually lead to permanent disability or death in some cases.
Pleural Plaques
Scarring and thickening of the pleural membrane (the mesothelium) surrounding the lungs is a common result of asbestos exposure. These pleural plaques, while not generally as serious as asbestosis, can affect breathing and may put patients at greater risk of developing lung cancer or mesothelioma later in life.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is characterized by malignant cell growth inside the lungs. Asbestos is one of the known causes of lung cancer, along with smoking. The combination of smoking and asbestos exposure is particularly harmful, and smokers with a history of asbestos exposure have a greatly increased risk of developing lung cancer. Lung cancer can take many years or decades following asbestos exposure to develop.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma refers to malignant cell growth in the membrane that surrounds the lungs, heart, and abdominal cavity. Characterized by aggressive tumors, this rare cancer is the most serious and difficult to treat of the asbestos-related diseases. It is linked almost exclusively to asbestos exposure and, like lung cancer, can take as long as 30-50 years to develop.
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Our asbestos lawyers have extensive experience helping victims of serious asbestos-related disease obtain just financial compensation for their injuries. If you or someone you love is suffering as a result of asbestos exposure, don’t wait. Contact the asbestos lawyers at Jacobs & Crumplar today.
adiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, involves the use of high-energy rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy affects the cancer cells only in the treated area. The radiation may come from a machine (external radiation) or from putting materials that produce radiation through thin plastic tubes into the area where the cancer cells are found (internal radiation therapy).
Chemotherapy is the use of anticancer drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body. Most drugs used to treat mesothelioma are given by injection into a vein (intravenous, or IV). Doctors are also studying the effectiveness of putting chemotherapy directly into the chest or abdomen (intracavitary chemotherapy).
To relieve symptoms and control pain, the doctor may use a needle or a thin tube to drain fluid that has built up in the chest or abdomen. The procedure for removing fluid from the chest is called thoracentesis. Removal of fluid from the abdomen is called paracentesis. Drugs may be given through a tube in the chest to prevent more fluid from accumulating. Radiation therapy and surgery may also be helpful in relieving symptoms.
If you have or think you have mesothelioma, it is important to have an Oregon or Washington lawyer evaluate any personal injury claim you may have. The law provides strict deadlines for bringing personal injury, insurance and wrongful death claims. It is critical that you contact an Oregon injury lawyer or Washington injury lawyer. A Portland personal injury lawyer at Vangelisti Law Firm LLC can provide you a free consultation to discuss your injuries and legal rights. You may contact Richard Vangelisti by e-mail or by phone at 503-680-6272.
Jacobs & Crumplar is a personal injury law firm founded by Robert Jacobs and Thomas Crumplar in 1981. The firm has since grown to five personal injury attorneys in two Delaware office locations, Wilmington and Millsboro. Our practice is built on a reputation of excellence, with nearly 90 percent of all the firm’s cases coming from the referrals of satisfied clients or from other attorneys. Jacobs & Crumplar primarily serves the Mid-Atlantic region with attorneys licensed to practice in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
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Our attorneys handle the full spectrum of personal injury litigation, with a special focus on asbestos and mesothelioma claims. Jacob & Crumplar’s experience includes:
Asbestos Injury: mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, colon cancer
Toxic Substances: at work and at home
Medical Malpractice: mis-diagnosis, mistreatment, drugs, equipment
Transportation Injury: involving autos, airplanes, ships, recreational vehicles
Product Liability: industrial, agricultural, and consumer products
Business: contract disputes, construction litigation, trademark/patent
Insurance: nonpayment and unfair handling of your claims
Disability Claims: Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability
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Total Commitment to Your Case and Results
Jacobs & Crumplar’s entire practice is geared toward client service and getting the best results. Our personal injury attorneys always do what is in your best interest. A single visit is often enough to gauge what the scope of the firm’s involvement will be. Sometimes, we refer clients to another firm with special expertise. Sometimes, our best advice is to tell you that you have no case. The decision to take your case is an expression of total commitment. All of the firm’s resources are geared toward producing maximum results, and our attorneys are quick to begin preparing for trial or to move toward an out-of-court settlement.
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Our Approach
Jacobs & Crumplar’s approach to the law involves an understanding of science and technology, the dynamics of the business profession, and the subtleties of contractual agreements. Its pursuit of information to gain advantages for clients has taken the firm throughout the world.
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A full investigative team is prepared to exhaustively analyze your case to gain every advantage for our clients. Backing our attorneys are talented professionals who have developed into a comprehensive investigative team for researching personal injury. The investigative team explores all avenues to help your case, relying on thorough legal research, extensive field investigation, and testimony from experts. The firm is creative in its approach to casework. Our team approach maximizes results.