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Main Reason To Work With an Ohio Mesothelioma Lawyer at GPW

One of the biggest reasons people choose to work with the leading Ohio mesothelioma lawyers at GPW is because of our results. As a firm, we have generated nearly one billion in compensation for mesothelioma and asbestosis victims.

Our elite Ohio mesothelioma lawyers have fought for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma victims since 1976. Our top Ohio mesothelioma attorneys treat our clients like family. As a leading Ohio mesothelioma law firm, we understand what it takes to win a case. Many of our clients have seen million dollar settlements.

Ohio Asbestos Lawsuit Reform Laws

Ohio has become one of the leading states for lawsuits regarding asbestos since there has been so much exposure in the state. Due to this, a series of reform laws were authorized by Ohio. These laws were formed to reduce lawsuits that were not as important since the courts were becoming overwhelmed with cases.

Getting Medical Help in Ohio

The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute in Ohio is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute as an all-inclusive cancer treatment center. This facility, designed by the National Cancer Institute, is known for its complex and excellent research as well as treatment options for cancer, including mesothelioma.

According to the National Cancer Institute, it is important to find facilities that have the understanding and experience with mesothelioma. Victims are typically in the last stage of asbestos- related cancer when diagnosed.  Mesothelioma symptoms are usually hidden for up to 50 years. General practices or family clinics usually will not have the appropriate medical devices or knowledge required to give the possible options for treatment.

Ohio Statue of Limitations on Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lawsuits

Plaintiffs filing an asbestos- related lawsuit must obey Ohio’s statute of limitations for personal injuries required by Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2307.94 and 2305.10 et seq. Once an asbestos-illness is diagnosed or a discovery of the disease is made, victims have two years to file a lawsuit. Wrongful death lawsuits must also be filed in the two-year span of the victim’s death to receive compensation.

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What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a cancer that may affect people who have been exposed to asbestos. According to the Mayo Clinic, “mesothelioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs.” Mesothelioma is known to be one of the most aggressive and merciless forms of cancer out there with over 3,000 new cases appearing annually. It most commonly develops in the pleura surrounding the lungs, although mesothelioma can also develop on the outer layers of other vital organs such as the heart or liver.

 

In most cases, the cause is asbestos exposure and patients are able to seek asbestos financial compensation for their pain and suffering caused by the debilitating disease. In fact, companies at fault have set aside over $30 billion in bankruptcy trust funds which are reserved specifically for those diagnosed with the disease. To this date, close to 10% of these funds have been paid to victims who have suffered from mesothelioma.

 

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and are looking to collect compensation or learn more about the resources available to mesothelioma victims, contact an experienced Ohio mesothelioma attorney at Goldberg, Persky, and White.

 

What Causes Mesothelioma?

 

Mesothelioma is commonly caused by exposure to a dangerous, now banned, insulation material known as asbestos. Before regulations were in place, asbestos was frequently used in commercial buildings, houses, schools, repair shops, shipyards, steel mills, foundries, and other industrial settings. It is estimated that about 70-80% of mesothelioma patients came in contact with asbestos in their workplace. 

 

Bruce W.S. Robinson, M.D., and Richard A. Lake, Ph.D. states that, “Asbestos is the principal carcinogen associated with malignant mesothelioma. Indeed, malignant mesothelioma was rare before the widespread use of asbestos.”

 

Asbestos becomes particularly hazardous when it is broken up, or disturbed, and particulates of the substance become airborne. According to the Mayo Clinic, “When asbestos is broken up, such as during the mining process or when removing asbestos insulation, dust may be created. If the dust is inhaled or swallowed, the asbestos fibers will settle in the lungs or in the stomach, where they can cause irritation that may lead to mesothelioma.”

 

Although modern regulations prohibit the use of asbestos in construction, thousands of new cases of mesothelioma still appear every single year. This phenomenon is due to the fact that it often takes 20 to 50 years for mesothelioma to develop after significant asbestos exposure.

 

In addition to the delayed onset of the disease, symptoms rarely appear until patients have reached the later and more fatal stages of cancer. This deadly combination makes mesothelioma has made it nearly impossible to catch it its earlier more manageable stages. However recent advances in blood and fluid-based biomarkers show promise for earlier detection in the future.

 

There are numerous treatment options available for mesothelioma although a cure does not exist yet, unfortunately. The most common intervention involves a surgical removal of the cancer tumors while other options involve radiation and chemotherapy. Recent clinical trials involving immunotherapy may provide options in the future.

Asbestos, The Killer Compound.

 

As opposed to common belief, asbestos is actually a naturally occurring mineral that has been in the earth for tens of millions of years. In the 1900s asbestos was used mainly as insulation in industrial and commercial buildings as well as in pipes, walls, navy ships, and even vehicle brakes. It wasn’t until the mid-1970s that regulation began to be put in place, limiting the use of asbestos in commercial products and building materials.

 

Mesothelioma can develop from short-term exposure, it most often appears in those who worked near the substance constantly for several months or years. When asbestos fibers enter the lungs they become lodged in the mesothelial tissue where our bodies struggle for years to expel them.

 

Eventually, these lodged fibers began to tear at the surrounding tissue, destroying and even mutating the DNA of surrounding cells. These mutations trigger a plethora of unregulated cell mitoses eventually leading to an outbreak of tumors in the surrounding tissue. Surgical removal of these tumors is viable when detected early otherwise they often immediately being to regrow after being extracted.

 

What Are the Symptoms of Mesothelioma?

 

Mesothelioma symptoms are similar to those of lung cancer and are often confused. The symptoms are very subtle in the early stages, making it difficult to detect.

Common symptoms of mesothelioma may include:

• Pain
• Difficulty breathing
• A cough
• Chest pain
• Weight loss
• Excessive sweating

It is imperative that you consult your doctor as soon as possible if you are having unexplained symptoms such as these. While they may or may not be related to a mesothelioma diagnosis, any unexplained symptoms should always be examined.

 

If you or a loved one has been experiencing these symptoms or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we highly advise that you contact an Ohio mesothelioma lawyer at Goldberg, Persky, and White today.

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