Mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the lungs or abdomen. It is a rare and dangerous disease. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact a Chicago mesothelioma lawyer from Clifford Law Offices as soon as possible. Because this illness is the result of asbestos exposure, it is likely that a negligent person is to blame.
After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, speak with the Chicago mesothelioma lawyers at Clifford Law Offices to learn about your legal options. We provide professional, sympathetic, and speedy counsel, working tirelessly on your behalf to obtain the greatest compensation possible. We are a multi-award-winning law company with decades of experience resolving mesothelioma cases in Chicago and across Illinois.
What is Mesothelioma?
Many individuals today are aware that asbestos is a very severe health hazard in the home or at work. Despite knowing for almost 80 years about the dangers of asbestos exposure, corporations continued to use the chemical in their products well into the 1970s. Many Americans have developed mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by persistent and often undiscovered asbestos exposure.
Because the dangers of asbestos are well-known and documented, property owners and businesses that expose or have exposed their tenants, employees, or customers to the material may be held accountable for the disease's consequences. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.
Asbestos exposure is linked to the development of mesothelioma, according to extensive research. Mesothelioma can be undetected in the human body for years before causing symptoms, with latency periods ranging from 10 to 50 years. The average time it takes for mesothelioma to develop is 35 to 45 years.
Symptoms of mesothelioma in the lungs include:
- Painful coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Severe chest pain
- Weight loss
There is no cure for mesothelioma at this time. Despite the fact that therapeutic options exist, most cases of mesothelioma are deadly. Because of its extended latency period, cancer has already spread throughout the body by the time doctors detect it.
Mesothelioma Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations in Illinois for most personal injury cases is two years from the date of the incident. Because the symptoms of mesothelioma take so long to manifest, this statute is inapplicable. As a result, victims of mesothelioma have two years from the date of the disease's discovery to initiate a claim. The statute of limitations for construction workers with mesothelioma is ten years from the date of discovery.
Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Chicago
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have the right to sue the firm or property that exposed you to asbestos. Companies transporting asbestos must have licences and follow correct training practises, according to Illinois law. Furthermore, state rules govern the disposal of asbestos material. Although this has decreased the chance of mesothelioma in today's society, many elderly persons are beginning to experience the disease's symptoms.
Companies employed asbestos in their goods, materials, and workplaces until the 1970s because of its perceived benefits, even though they were aware of the mineral's risks at the time. This is a type of carelessness, and you can launch a lawsuit against them if you can link the development of your mesothelioma to a specific product or workplace.
Through a personal injury lawsuit for mesothelioma, you can recover the following damages:
- Medical expenses and costs
- Medications
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- Other costs related to the cancer
Contact Our Asbestos Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact Clifford Law Offices for a free case review. Our law office handles clients as if they were family, fighting for your rights as if they were our own children or spouses. Whether you're dealing with asbestos litigation or the aftermath of a vehicle accident, we're here to help.
To learn more about filing a mesothelioma lawsuit, contact us today to schedule a free consultation at our Chicago offices.
Mesothelioma Lawyers in Chicago
Simmons Hanly Conroy is committed to helping families who have been injured by asbestos. We've been working with patients and their families across the United States since 1999, including in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago asbestos lawyers have witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers, and they are dedicated to ensuring that each case is treated with the respect and care it deserves.
Simmons Hanly Conroy, based in Illinois and with a Chicago office, is familiar with the complex collection of laws that may affect your ability to bring a claim. Our Chicago mesothelioma lawyers have the resources and knowledge to help you navigate this difficult area of law.
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