Exposure to Asbestos Fibers Can Lead to Mesothelioma
Asbestos has been used for decades in consumer products requiring lightweight strength, flexibility and heat-retention. Through the first half of the twentieth century, asbestos proved to be the perfect material for building products, particularly insulation. As early as the 1960s, the microscopic fibers have been recognized as a carcinogen (cause cancer) when they are inhaled and become lodged in the lining of the lung and eventually spread to tissues surrounding other nearby organs. Its production for use in consumer products has been regulated by the federal government since the 1970s. In 1989, it was officially banned except for very restricted purposes.
At Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, our experienced Kansas City asbestos attorneys represent clients who suffer from mesothelioma, asbestosis, cancer or other problems resulting from exposure to asbestos fibers. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis or another respiratory disease and you suspect it is the result of inhaling asbestos fibers, contact our offices in Independence, Missouri, to schedule a free consultation.
Our trial lawyers are recognized as national leaders in claims involving toxic tort litigation. We have the professional and financial resources to investigate and prepare the most complex environmental exposure cases for trial if a reasonable settlement cannot be obtained. We have obtained over $800 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of victims injured by exposure to toxic materials.
The Symptoms of Mesothelioma Are Forever
Mesothelioma affects the lungs but can also cause cancerous tissues in the lining surrounding other vital organs. It starts when asbestos fibers are inhaled and become imbedded in the lung or are absorbed through the skin and carried through the blood stream to various organs. Symptoms include difficulty breathing and pain while breathing. The symptoms begin to occur when the cells in the mesothelial layer surrounding organs produce excess fluid, causing the layer to become thick and preventing the organ from expanding.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may have legal recourse to recover significant money damages. 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.
