Parilman & Associates

There are certain times when a legal issue becomes so pervasive and tragic stories so numerous that those who are ultimately affected by them may not know where to turn due to the inundation of slick advertising and promises that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately, that leads many who have strong claims to decide not to pursue them, which perhaps is the worst result possible.

One of those issues involves the development of mesothelioma in people who have been exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma is generally nothing short of a death sentence, and it's a slow, agonizing descent into misery when this terrible disease strikes. Below is a brief overview of the issue of mesothelioma/asbestos, but if you have been diagnosed with this disease, contact Parilman & Associates immediately to schedule a free initial consultation.

Asbestos - Exposure and Health Risks

For decades, asbestos was a substance that was used in several commercial contexts because it presented several positive qualities that made its use seem like sound thinking. However, no one seemed to bother to check on the health risks involved with using it, especially in those people who were exposed to it for long periods of time.

Asbestos is basically a compound of microscopic fibers that, when combined into its final form, present certain uses that include insulation, use in brake pads, plumbing and even electrical infrastructure. Aside from its well-known durability, asbestos is also widely known to be extremely flame-retardant, which clearly mitigated the potential damage that's caused by fires.

Mesothelioma - Asbestos Exposure

Unfortunately, as time passed, more and more people were diagnosed with what appeared to be a rare and strange form of lung cancer that was irreversible and mostly fatal. Eventually, enough of these patients were diagnosed that common threads were discovered, and one thread was more common than any other - the exposure to asbestos at one time or another and for varying durations.

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that attacks the microscopic lung tissue that protects the organs. Basically, the fibers from asbestos attach to the lung tissue and begin to coagulate inside the respiratory system. The body responds to this grouping by attempting to expel the materials with mucous, but this only complicates the problem and eventually leads to a tragic form of suffocation for the patient. Perhaps the worst aspect of this problem is that there is no tangible gestation period or level of exposure necessary for mesothelioma to develop. Some patients develop mesothelioma after only a relatively small amount of exposure and decades after their last exposure to asbestos.

If you or someone you love has been stricken with mesothelioma, you need to take action, as regardless of the seemingly enormous scope of the issue, you do have rights against those who are responsible for your exposure. Contact the trial attorneys at Parilman & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation to get the process of protecting your rights started.