Have a Mesothelioma Expert on Your Side

by Shrader Law | Oct 8, 2013 | Mesothelioma

When someone you know receives a diagnosis of mesothelioma, an asbestos attorney can help them receive the compensation they are entitled to. Hiring a law firm may not be first on our list, but it should be towards the top. Over the next two years – which is the average length of mesothelioma litigation – your energy will be used caring for your sick spouse, parent, or relative and your family’s...

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Compare and Contrast: Pleural Mesothelioma (Part One)

by Shrader Law | Oct 7, 2013 | Mesothelioma

‘Compare and Contrast: Pleural Mesothelioma’ is the first article in a two-part series that explores the two most common types of mesothelioma cancer – including the symptoms, causes, treatment options and general prognosis. Mesothelioma is a rare and terminal form of cancer that is most often caused by exposure to asbestos—a well-known carcinogen that can be found in many consumer products,...

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A Guide for Loved Ones Affected by Asbestos: Part II-Helping Your Loved One During Mesothelioma Treatment

by Shrader Law | Oct 4, 2013 | Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma treatment should begin as quickly as possible after a diagnosis has been made to increase the likelihood that it will take effect. What this means for your family member or loved one is that very little time will be allowed for processing the diagnosis itself and also that important decisions will need to be made very quickly. You can help support your loved one by attending...

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Mesothelioma and Asbestos – What You Should Know

by Shrader Law | Oct 3, 2013 | Mesothelioma

Anyone with a mesothelioma or asbestos-related illness is devastated by the news. Gathering your thoughts about next steps is a hard but necessary activity. Upon receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma cancer, making sure you receive top medical care should be number 1 on your list. Because the disease is incurable, making sure you have positioned yourself with a quality medical facility...

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A Guide for Loved Ones Affected by Asbestos: Part I – Facing the Difficult Truth about Mesothelioma and Life Expectancy

by Shrader Law | Oct 3, 2013 | Mesothelioma

When your family member or loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma, life expectancy and any plan for the future are both cut suddenly and drastically short. The tragic reality is that mesothelioma is a terminal diagnosis. Although treatment may prolong the inevitable, even that is not a guarantee. Facing such shocking and devastating news is an arduous experience for both the patient and his or...

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