Prominent Mesothelioma Lawyers
The only known cause of mesothelioma is previous exposure to asbestos fibers. Although asbestos manufacturers became aware of the dangers of asbestos nearly seventy years ago, they concealed it from the public. Since then, mesothelioma has claimed many victims who were unwittingly exposed to the dangers of asbestos.
At Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, our Kansas City mesothelioma attorneys represent persons who have contracted mesothelioma, and family members who have lost loved ones to this disease. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact our offices in Independence, Missouri, to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer on our team.
We are recognized as one of the nation's leading law firms representing both individuals and classes of victims in complex litigation involving environmental contamination and toxic exposure. Toxic torts often take years to resolve. We are one of the few law firms in the nation with the financial and professional resources to fight the largest manufacturers and corporate interests through the court system and win. Our trial attorneys have secured over $800 million in settlements and verdicts in toxic tort cases such as mesothelioma lawsuits since 1984. We are ready to help you fight back.
Understanding the Causes of Mesothelioma and Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Though relatively rare, mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer. It is nearly always linked directly to the victim's previous contact with asbestos. Asbestos is composed of microscopic threadlike fibers. It is a mineral that is mined throughout the world and was popularly used in consumer products until the 1970s because of its fiber strength, flexibility and its capacity to resist heat.
When the fibers become airborne, they are readily inhaled by everyone working in the immediate area. In fact, family members of asbestos workers are also at risk of breathing in the fiber dust brought home on the worker's clothing. When the fibers attach themselves to the lining of the throat, nasal passages and lungs, the surrounding tissue can become cancerous, often years after the initial contact. Even if the victim came into direct contact with asbestos fibers for only weeks or months, it is often enough to result in mesothelioma years later.
Learn more about asbestos products and toxic torts at these practice pages:
- Toxic substances practice center
- Products liability practice center
- Building contamination
- Mesothelioma and asbestos
- What is mesothelioma?
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is extremely likely that you came into contact with asbestos products some time in your past. From our offices in Independence, Missouri, our lawyers represent clients in individual and class action lawsuits in courts throughout Missouri, Kansas, and the United States. Contact us to arrange a free consultation about your mesothelioma lawsuit.
