Discovering that someone you love is suffering from mesothelioma is an emotionally devastating experience. While this disease is usually the result of exposure to asbestos often in a workplace environment, it is possible to develop mesothelioma on a secondhand basis. Mesothelioma is caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers or dust which causes a number of diseases to the lungs including mesothelioma. Mesothelioma affects the cells in the mesothelium, which is a lining that surrounds the lungs, heart and stomach.
Our experienced and compassionate team of Mississippi mesothelioma attorneys at Barrett Law have seen firsthand the pain and emotional hardships that mesothelioma victims face, and we are passionately committed to seeking financial compensation for those who have been effected by this disease. Although asbestos is no longer used because of the severe health risk associated with the substance, the product continued to be manufactured and used long after its harmful effects were known.
Asbestos was used in many industrial setting including factories, construction, automotive repair shops, shipyards and other settings. Although there are many occupations where people may have been exposed to asbestos, it is easy to determine if you were exposed because asbestos is the exclusive cause of mesothelioma. Despite the certainty regarding the cause of mesothelioma, legal claims for compensation arising from asbestos are complicated because the time between exposure and development of symptoms typically is 20-30 years.
Some people suffer asbestos exposure even though they were not exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Asbestos fibers can become trapped in a person’s clothes resulting in family members being exposed. If you are exposed to asbestos through this form of secondhand exposure, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your illness and family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death action for the death of a love one from secondhand asbestos exposure. If you develop mesothelioma because of secondhand exposure from a spouse, parent or other family member, you may seek compensation from a number of potential defendants depending on the circumstances.
A product liability claim may be made against anyone in the manufacturing or distribution chain for the asbestos. Because the causal relationship between asbestos and mesothelioma is clearly established, this type of claim will be based on the showing that your secondhand exposure to the manufacturers defective product. The employer may also be liable depending on the specific facts of your situation.
Secondhand exposure to asbestos cases can be especially problematic because many times the family breadwinner has already developed mesothelioma. The emotional and financial hardships associated with losing both parents to mesothelioma can make recovery in a Mississippi mesothelioma injury or wrongful death lawsuit essential to provide for a surviving child. If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma, our Mississippi mesothelioma attorneys represent clients with dedication, compassion and commitment. The experienced Mississippi mesothelioma attorneys at Barrett Law have been providing effective representation to person injury victims for over 75 years. We provide diligent legal representation and impassioned advocacy so we invite you to call us today at 662-834-2376 to learn how we can help.