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The leading cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Found naturally in the environment asbestos is a common mineral. Being strong and resistant to heat makes asbestos fibers useful for a wide range of applications, such as in insulation, vehicle breaks, shingles, flooring and various other products.

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Mesothelioma is a rare and terminal cancer. The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products. In individuals who suffer from pleural mesothelioma, asbestos fibers have travelled through the lungs and reached the thin membrane that surrounds the lungs, known as the pleural mesothelium. The asbestos fibers cause the mesothelial cells within the pleural mesothelium to become cancerous. Approximately 2000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. The majority of these individuals have been exposed to asbestos or asbestos-containing products during their work, construction activities, in buildings or their homes.

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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.

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When it comes to asbestos related injury, experience counts and recognition matters. Sieben Polk’s proven track record of success in mesothelioma and asbestos cases is unparalleled in Minnesota. In fact, Sieben Polk is Minnesota’s only mesothelioma and asbestos law firm. Personal injury lawyers like those at Sieben Polk fight for you when corporations and individuals fail to take reasonable precautions regarding your health, or because their negligence caused you harm. Sometimes the harm is immediate, and other times it lies dormant waiting to strike. At the Sieben Polk Law Firm, there is a team of specialists ready to put their expertise in asbestos law and personal injury law to work for you.

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