Mesothelioma/Asbestos Attorney

Attorneys Thurlow & Associates, P.C. continue to pursue mesothelioma cases throughout the country. The firm is located in Houston, Texas and can offer a preliminary consultation to clients located anywhere in the United States.

Brief History of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, a material present in many work environments such as construction, ship building, automotive and other manufacturing industries. Individuals with a history of extended asbestos exposure are at the highest risk for developing malignant mesothelioma.

Exposure to Asbestos

Even a small exposure to cancer-causing asbestos can result in malignant mesothelioma. However, mesothelioma has a latency of up to forty years. Many individuals previously exposed to asbestos are only now displaying symptoms, so the average age of mesothelioma victims is between 50 and 70 years.

Asbestos consists of tiny fibers which can find their way to the outside lining of the lung and damages the cells that pleura is made of. These fibers can also be carried on clothing, which makes them dangerous not only to the person exposed, but also to family members

Symptoms

Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, respiratory distress and a lasting cough and pneumonia. In addition, symptoms are often mistaken for less serious ailments, and many patients show no signs at all. Diagnosis is usually made by chest x-rays and CT scans.

Seek Medical Attention

Anyone with concerns should seek medical help.

Legal Consultation

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