A mesothelioma diagnosis can be scary, and you need to know where to turn. At the Williams Law Firm, we understand these cases, and we will fight to secure the compensation you are entitled to. Mesothelioma is a preventable illness caused by needless asbestos exposure. We will work to investigate your case and move to get compensation to help. If you need a Hempstead mesothelioma lawyer, call us today.
A mesothelioma diagnosis is scary, but the qualified and experienced team at the Williams Law Firm will be by your side. Joseph P. Williams has nearly 25 years of experience handling these cases in NY and throughout the US.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and often fatal cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos, a common mineral used in the US throughout the 1900s. Asbestos was once called the “magic mineral” before it was found to be a carcinogen. Due to its low cost, heat resistance, and durability, asbestos was used in many products found in homes and businesses, including insulation, pipe coverings, bricks, ceiling tiles, and floor tiles.
Asbestos fibers can enter the body through inhalation or ingestion. There, they embed themselves and, over long periods of time, can lead to malignant cell growth. In most cases, victims are not diagnosed until decades after their asbestos exposure. Treatment for mesothelioma can involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of the three.
Residents in Nassau County have suffered from mesothelioma cases for decades. There were an estimated 1,135 deaths due to asbestos-related exposure here from 1999 to 2013. The rate of deaths in this country from asbestos-related illnesses is 5.6 deaths per 100,000 people.
The following locations have been identified as asbestos exposure sites in Hempstead:
These are just the known exposure sites. There are many other places around the city where residents have likely been exposed to asbestos over the last few decades.
At the Williams Law Firm, we are going to be dedicated to you after your mesothelioma diagnosis. Our goal is to secure the compensation you need, which can include coverage for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering damages, and more. If you have lost a loved one due to the illness, we will work to secure coverage for pre-death medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, loss of consortium, and more.
We will pursue this compensation through various routes, depending on the facts of your case:
When you need a Hempstead mesothelioma lawyer, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling (855) 575-6376.
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