Mesothelioma Injury Suits on the Rise

Each of the last four decades has seen a rise in mesothelioma injury claims. This is a direct result of two things: an increase in consumer awareness about the asbestos/mesothelioma link and an unfortunate increase in the number of individuals suffering from mesothelioma asbestos injury of some type.

Increased Awareness Regarding Mesothelioma Injury

For decades following the discovery of the link between mesothelioma cancer and asbestos, companies were quite successful in covering up essential information so that the general public wasn’t aware of the risk. By the 1960’s, individuals were becoming aware of the problem due in part to government reports and warnings. Today, almost every citizen is aware of the increasing problem of mesothelioma lung cancer injury thanks to the educational efforts of the EPA, private organizations and legal representatives for asbestos workers.

This increased awareness has enabled many families to pursue compensation for their injuries – something that most wouldn’t have even known was available a generation ago. Mesothelioma lawsuits enable families devastated by this disease to find some financial relief.

Increase in Actual Number of Mesothelioma Asbestos Injuries

Unfortunately, the single greatest contribution to the number of mesothelioma suits being filed is the increase in the number of individuals injured with mesothelioma. Statistics show that every year thousands of patients are diagnosed with asbestos-linked mesothelioma in some form.

The rise in this disease is the unfortunate result of the extremely long latency period between asbestos exposure and the first signs of mesothelioma cancer injury. Many asbestos workers from the 1960’s and 1970’s are only now beginning to show symptoms of injuries or illness – and this will continue for decades. The latency period for mesothelioma can be up to fifty years, meaning those working in the 1970’s may not show signs of illness until the 2020’s.

Please consult an attorney concerning your mesothelioma – once diagnosed you can file a mesothelioma injury suit no matter how long ago you were exposed.

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