Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma victims have either inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers which then travel through the lung and become lodged in the pleura (the thin, saran wrap-type membrane lining the lungs.) The onset of mesothelioma symptoms is usually very slow, and may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Each year 2,500 to 4,000 patients in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.

The companies that manufactured, sold and installed asbestos products had extensive knowledge of the deadly hazards of asbestos as early as 1920. Yet, these corporations waited decades to provide warnings to workers and to the general public. In some cases, warnings were never provided.

At Brown & Crouppen, we believe that victims of Mesothelioma have been harmed by the negligence and recklessness of their former employers and other large businesses. We believe that those companies chose to ignore the known health risks of asbestos and knowingly or recklessly exposed their workers to asbestos in order to generate higher profits.

The symptoms of Mesothelioma are often non-specific, and may be signs of other less serious medical conditions. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms consult your physician immediately.

• Pleural Effusions
  One of the most common symptoms of mesothelioma is a pleural effusion, or an accumulation of fluid between the lining of the lung and the chest cavity. As the volume of fluid increases, shortness of breath, known as "dyspnea", and sometimes pain may occur.
   
• Shortness of Breath
  Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) can be caused by a buildup of fluid in the pleural area of the lungs, and/or the presence of a tumor(s) in the pleural lining. Both conditions can restrict the proper functioning of the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath.
   
• Chest / Back Pain
  A buildup of fluid in the pleural lining of the lungs can create a feeling of fullness and pressure, causing areas of localized pain in the chest cavity and sometimes in the lower back area. Chest pain occurs more often on the right side of the body, as mesothelioma affects the right lung 60% of the time. Only 5% of patients have mesothelioma in both lungs.
   
• Chronic Hoarseness / Difficulty Swallowing / Coughing up Blood
  Chronic hoarseness, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and/or the coughing up of blood (hemoptysis) are symptoms that are exhibited in less than 1% of undiagnosed mesothelioma sufferers.
   
• Swelling of the Face and Arms
  The swelling of the face or neck areas can indicate a spreading of the cancer beyond the mesothelium.
   
• Other reported symptoms include fever, muscle weakness and sensory loss, and nausea.

At Brown & Crouppen our experienced team of Mesothelioma attorneys offers tough, aggressive representation of working people who are victims of asbestos exposure. When you choose us to handle your Mesothelioma lawsuit, our entire team becomes fully committed to your cause. We’ll find answers, hold negligent companies responsible and get you the compensation you deserve.

Our team has strong, experienced Mesothelioma lawyers with significant resources and manpower. Beginning with our research specialists, to our medical professionals, investigators and economists, our team is on your side, creating a strong case for you.

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, our attorneys will use every resource at their command to make sure you are compensated for this injustice. Our job is to make the legal process as easy as possible, and to make sure you receive substantial compensation quickly to overcome financial difficulties.

Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal rights, so please call Brown & Crouppen at Toll Free: 866-991-4700 for your free legal consultation or save time with our online Contact Form.

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My name is Ron Brown, along with Terry Crouppen I founded Brown & Crouppen almost 20 years ago. One of the areas I concentrate in is asbestos law. We have represented many people who have been seriously harmed by this most deadly of industrial materials, let me tell you a little about asbestos.   CONTINUE

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My name is John T. I have a type of cancer called Mesothelioma. I got this disease while doing my job. My story begins almost 40 years ago, when I worked in a steel mill. None of us knew anything about asbestos back then. Like most workers we just assumed that the air we breathed was safe, lord knows working in a steel mill we had enough other things to worry about. What I didn’t know was that every day I was inhaling asbestos and that one day it would almost kill me.    CONTINUE

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Litigation involving asbestos has been going on for a number of years and some manufacturers have gone out of business and are no longer able to pay. In response to this situation we’ve learned to work harder and smarter on our asbestos injury files. I’m proud to say that in the great majority of the cases we accept, we are able to get injured workers and their families the compensation they deserve. If you were hurt by asbestos call today, let Brown & Crouppen help you get all the compensation you deserve.   CONTINUE