ILLINOIS MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEY

An Illinois Mesothelioma Attorney is needed when you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and wish to file a claim against a company that exposed you to asbestos. Asbestos fibers can invade and damage the lining of the lungs, heart and abdomen. Cancer cells can form and also spread from their original site to other parts of the body sometimes ending in the kidneys or lymph nodes. Most cases of mesothelioma in Illinois begin in the pleura or peritoneum. 

About 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year but that number is steadily increasing and is estimated to be at 3000 or more by the end of 2025. Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age.  A history of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 80-90 percent of all cases.

However, mesothelioma has been reported in some individuals without any known exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven and are processed at rapid speed. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. If tiny asbestos particles float in the air, especially during the manufacturing process, they may be inhaled or swallowed, and can cause serious health problems including mesothelioma. You are very much entitled to an experienced Illinois mesothelioma attorney who has a track record of success in mesothelioma lawsuits.

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