Our Firm’s Experience with Mesothelioma Cases
The Galiher Law Firm has successfully represented hundreds of malignant mesothelioma victims. We have also successfully represented hundreds of victims of other asbestos-related diseases. For over 33 years, our firm’s experienced and well-respected attorneys have aggressively fought for the rights of those who have suffered the devastating consequences of mesothelioma. We have succeeded in holding corporations accountable for the harms caused by their asbestos-containing products.
Our clients and their loved ones are more than mere clients – they are like family. And our firm treats those we represent like family. We are fortunate to hear the rich and wonderful life stories of individuals who come to us from many different walks of life. It is heartbreaking to witness firsthand the devastation mesothelioma cancer can cause to good, solid citizens. We always represent the men and women who place their faith in us with great compassion and dignity. Through our decades of experience in fighting for the rights of mesothelioma victims and their families, we have developed superior knowledge and familiarity of this debilitating cancer.
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare and relentless cancer. It is estimated that 2,500 – 3,000 persons in the United States are diagnosed each year with mesothelioma. Regrettably, this type of cancer is considered terminal. Currently there is no cure for the disease. This cancer attacks the mesothelium, which is the protective lining that surrounds the lungs, abdomen, and heart. The mesothelium lining is a thin layer of protective tissue that lubricates and protects our internal organs. It is essential for the lungs, heart and abdomen to function properly because it allows these organs to move easily inside our bodies. When one contracts mesothelioma, the aggressive tumor spreads widely and causes the body’s mesothelial cells to become malignant. The most common symptom of mesothelioma is shortness of breath.
How is Mesothelioma Caused?
Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos to exposure. In most cases, a mesothelioma victim has a history of occupational exposure to asbestos. This means that the person had a job where he or she worked with or around asbestos-containing products. Unfortunately, the loved ones of individuals who worked around asbestos-containing products have also been afflicted with the cancer. This is typically referred to as household exposure.
When asbestos dust becomes airborne, microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled by those nearby. When the asbestos fibers are inhaled into the body, the tiny fibers become lodged in the tissue of the lungs. These fibers act as a highly toxic carcinogen. Mesotheliomas can take decades to develop after the original exposure to asbestos. This is known as a latency period. As a result of the disease’s long dormancy, it is 20-60 years after a person’s exposure that the cancer occurs.
Legal Claims Against Asbestos Companies
Because the companies that sold these asbestos products failed to warn the workers of the dangers, mesothelioma victims may have legal claims against them to recover the damages they have suffered. It is important not to delay in contacting a lawyer to assist you with your case as important deadlines govern the filing of these cases.
Mesothelioma Knowledge
At the Galiher Law Firm, we are constantly expanding our knowledge about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. We have worked very closely with doctors and researchers to gain a better awareness and understanding of this disease. Through working with our hundreds of clients we have also gained an expansive knowledge of this disease and how it affects victims and their loved ones.
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