Pages On: Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive form of cancer linked to previous exposure to asbestos, it is almost always fatal. It has an extremely long latency period, sometimes take 40 years to develop in sufferers. Mesothelioma mostly affects the lining of the lungs, and can be easily misdiagnosed as a simple cold, as the symptoms are quite generic at first. Most Asbestos exposure can be linked to previous employment, and therefore employers are liable. If you or a loved one has developed Mesothelioma, and you suspect an organisation is at fault, you may be entitled to compensation.
Mesothelioma Compensation Claims in Birmingham
Posted in: Asbestos Exposure, Industrial Deafness and Disease, Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a building material that was heavily used for insulation up until the 1970s, before it was discovered that inhaling asbestos fibres was harmful. The reason it took such a long time to make the link between asbestos and mesothelioma is because in many cases the symptoms took a long time to present themselves. In some cases, 40 years after the contact with asbestos ceased. As a result, anyone who suffers from mesothelioma as a result of a…
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