Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelium which is the lining found around most internal organs. It primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect other organs, including heart and organs of the abdomen. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Most people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma worked in jobs where they inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers or were exposed to asbestos fibers which were unknowingly brought home by a family member on his or her work clothing. There is no cure for mesothelioma. Some medical studies have reported a life expectancy for patients with mesothelioma of less than one year. For this reason, it is imperative to contact a Sieben Polk attorney immediately to begin evaluating case.
Workers throughout a broad range of industries can be exposed to asbestos, including those working as insulators, plumbers, pipe fitters, mechanics, mine workers, power plant workers, oil refinery employees, and shipyard workers. The families of workers who have unwittingly brought asbestos fibers into their own homes have also been affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos is very dangerous, and companies that have produced or used products that contain asbestos are liable for their negligence. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or any other asbestos-related disease, you need a personal injury lawyer in Minnesota to ensure that you receive the compensation for medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering to which you are entitled under Minnesota law. If a family member has passed away due mesothelioma, lung cancer, or another asbestos-related disease, a wrongful death suit can be filed.
If you or a family member has been injured, contact the experienced Minnesota mesothelioma lawyers at the Sieben Polk Law Firm for a FREE case evaluation. Call 651-437-3148 or toll free at 866-389-2540.
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