What Is Mesothelioma?

If you or a family member suffers from mesothelioma, then you know that it is a highly aggressive form of cancer. What you may not know is that mesothelioma is directly linked to asbestos exposure. In the overwhelming number of mesothelioma cases, the asbestos exposure occurred in the workplace.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. It was once widely used in a number of industries in East Texas and across the country due to its fiber strength and fire-resistant properties.

When a person swallows or inhales asbestos, the fibers can become lodged in the mesothelium, or the tissue that lines the lungs, heart, abdomen and other organs and cavities. Over time, the asbestos fibers may cause tumors to form in the tissue. In fact, it may take anywhere between 15 to 60 years after a person’s asbestos exposure before symptoms start to appear.

The delay between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma symptoms can make it difficult to identify the source of one’s exposure. However, The Sloan Firm knows what it takes investigate mesothelioma cases.

Our team at The Sloan Firm can investigate how the asbestos exposure occurred in your case and take immediate action to seek a recovery for you.

Mesothelioma Attorneys in Texas and New Mexico

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should seek help immediately from a skilled and experienced attorney who truly understands the medical, legal and personal challenges that you face.

The Sloan Firm knows how a mesothelioma diagnosis can overwhelm you – especially when faced with high medical expenses, lost income and a great deal of uncertainty about your future. We can provide the highly compassionate and professional legal representation you need and deserve during this stressful and difficult time.

Our attorneys offer more than 150 years of combined legal experience and a record of achieving positive results. Through the years, we have secured significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients in Longview and throughout East Texas.

We also work with clients beyond Texas in states that include New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Mississippi.

When we take on your mesothelioma case, you can count on us to:

• Conduct a thorough investigation. You may not know how you or your loved one was exposed to asbestos, but you still may be eligible for compensation. We will use all of our resources to identify the party (or parties) that should be held liable for the asbestos exposure in your case.
• Seek a maximum financial recovery for you. We will explore all potential compensation, including state and federal disability benefits and lawsuit damages. If we do not secure a recovery for you, we will charge you no fees for our services.
• Pay close attention to your needs and goals throughout your case. What matters to you, matters to us. The Sloan Firm takes pride in our client-centered approach. We always see the person behind the injury.

Here, we present important information about mesothelioma and pursuing mesothelioma claims. To discuss the specific facts of your case and how we can help you, call The Sloan Firm today or reach us through our online form. We will provide a timely, free and confidential consultation about your case. Contact our mesothelioma lawyers today.