Mesothelioma: Survival Rate and Some Exceptions to the Rule

by Shrader Law | Feb 6, 2014 | Mesothelioma

You probably already know that, in cases of mesothelioma, the survival rate is essentially nonexistent. This is because mesothelioma is considered a terminal, or incurable, form of cancer that claims between two- and three-thousand lives in the U.S. each year. Its exceedingly long latency period and the challenges of diagnosing the illness both contribute to the generally poor mesothelioma...

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Your Lifeline to Victory- Asbestos Law Firm

by Shrader Law | Feb 5, 2014 | Mesothelioma

An asbestos law firm is the second most important requirement to a mesothelioma patient. First is a medical facility specializing in mesothelioma cancer and asbestos-related illnesses. Each year between 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States. It has been linked to long-term and/or heavy exposure to asbestos and has a latency period of 20 to 40 years. In other...

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Common Asbestos Settlement Questions

by Shrader Law | Feb 4, 2014 | Mesothelioma

An asbestos settlement is the sum of money determined to qualify as satisfactory compensation for personal injury related to mesothelioma and other asbestos-linked illnesses. A settlement is reached between a claimant (the injured party) and a defendant (the party held liable) and is intended to resolve a filed asbestos lawsuit without the expense and time of taking the case to civil court....

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A Diagnosis of Mesothelioma or Asbestosis-Grounds for an Asbestos Lawsuit

by Shrader Law | Feb 4, 2014 | Mesothelioma

To file an asbestos lawsuit, two things are required: a confirmed diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness like asbestosis or mesothelioma and a history of past exposure to asbestos. In most cases, that exposure is occupational in nature—meaning that it occurred while the victim was working with or near asbestos-containing products. In other cases, it may have come secondhand, through contact...

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Steps to Hiring a Lawyer for your Mesothelioma Case

by Shrader Law | Feb 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Many people who find themselves suddenly thrust into the unfamiliar position of the unwitting litigant, after receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma, are unsure about how to proceed in the legal process or even how to go about hiring a lawyer for a mesothelioma claim. Fortunately, this first step is relatively painless and can be surprisingly simple as well. By following the steps outlined in...

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