There are four mesothelioma stages. Doctors use mesothelioma staging systems to classify the cancer at the time of diagnosis. Determining cancer stage then helps doctors choose treatment options and estimate life expectancy. Early stages have the most favorable prognosis. What Are the Four Stages of Mesothelioma? During diagnosis, a doctor will determine whether the cancer … Read more
Victims of mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases may be entitled to significant financial compensation. On average, mesothelioma victims receive $1 million through compensation claims. Money won from a legal claim can help mesothelioma victims cover treatment costs, loss of income, emotional damages, and more. Learn more about obtaining mesothelioma compensation. What Is Mesothelioma Compensation? Mesothelioma … Read more
Between 1999 and 2013, more than 21,300 people in California died from asbestos-related diseases. Of these, nearly 4,000 deaths were due to mesothelioma. (1) More than 1,500 people died from the asbestos-exposure disease asbestosis. In addition, nearly 16,000 people died from non-mesothelioma, asbestos-exposure lung cancer. (2) Counties with the greatest number of deaths due to asbestos-related diseases were: (3) … Read more
Scientists and health care professionals have known for years that exposure to asbestos can be dangerous or even fatal. Nonetheless, employers have continued allowing individuals to be exposed to chemicals by asbestos companies. Auto mechanics, construction workers, shipyard workers and electricians are at the highest risk for developing asbestosis because they directly handle asbestos materials while performing … Read more
Mesothelioma compensation averages from $1 million to $2.4 million. Financial compensation for mesothelioma may come from asbestos trust funds, settlements or jury verdicts. It typically takes less than one year to receive mesothelioma compensation from trust funds and settlements. It may take years to receive compensation from trial verdicts. How Much Compensation Can You Get … Read more