Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma lawyer, Mesothelioma attorney, Mesothelioma law, Mesothelioma lawsuit

No amount of money can fully compensate you or a family member who suffers from an asbestos disease. These diseases are painful and debilitating and may result in premature death. The loss of a loved one and the drain on family resources and emotions carry an immeasurable price.

It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979. Asbestos was once thought to be an excellent fireproof and insulating material. Sadly, between 2,000 and 5,000 people die each year as a result of exposure to asbestos.

The effects of asbestos 20, 30 and even 40 or more years later have been devastating. Workers exposed to asbestos could potentially contract Mesothelioma, a terminal cancer or another condition called asbestosis.

Many of these victims or their families are filing lawsuits against companies that exposed them to asbestos to cover medical expenses and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, the large number of lawsuits may bankrupt the companies and deserving victims may be left without a way to collect the money damages to which they are entitled. Through 2002, more than 600,000 people have filed claims against more than 6,000 companies.

Some previous Asbestos related Mesothelioma cases have settled for:

$250 Million in Settlements for 70-Year Old retired U.S. Steel worker, Gary, IN (3/2003)
$55 Million in Settlements for 47-Year Old Construction Worker.
$18 Million in Settlements for Copper Smelter Worker.
$10.1 Million in Settlements for 66 year old foundry worker Tyler, Texas.
$9.178 Million in Settlements for Aircraft Mechanic, Texas.
$8 Million in Settlements for 56 year old Aluminum Pot Room worker.
$5.70 Million in Settlements for 62 year old construction worker.
$19.3 Million in Settlements for 66 year old chemical plant operator
$8,000,000 for 63 year old Coast Guard - Bystander - IL
$6,800,000 for 44 year old Navy Custodian - CA
$4,600,000 for 50 year old Navy Mechanic - IL
$4,200,000 for 41 year old construction worker and laborer - TX
$3,000,000 for 42 year old Exposed in the navy and working in power plants -NY
$2,700,000 for 45 year old Bystander Exposure - Home renovation and machine and toolmaker exposures - GA
$2,700,000 for 67 year old Worked as a laborer around blast furnaces in a steel mill - KY
$2,400,000 for 78 year old Exposed inspecting construction work on Naval destroyers and at Johns Manville plant -FL
$2,400,000 for 50 year old Drywall Sprayer and Taper - ID
$2,300,000 for 74 year old plant worker - CT
$2,500,000 for 74 year old bystander exposure to plumber - CA
$2,000,000 for 50 year old Shipyard worker - RI
$2,100,000 for 52 year old worked as electrician - MS
$1,850,000 for 79 year old Exposure in the navy and in civilian shipyard - HI
$1,600,000 for 51 year old secondary exposure - LA
$900,000 for 82 year old Navy/Shipyard Worker - VT
$850,000 69 year old home renovator - AZ