Am I Eligible to Receive a Mesothelioma Settlement?

by Shrader Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

So far, more than 700,000 claimants have received a mesothelioma settlement or trial award for their asbestos-related injuries-how do you know if you are among this ever-increasing number? Contacting a qualified mesothelioma lawyer is certainly the best way to get this and all of your most pressing questions answered. But for general information and insight, refer to the helpful ‘Question &...

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Veterans Mesothelioma: A Compensation Guide

by Shrader Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Veterans’ mesothelioma has been one of the greatest tragedies in the asbestos-toxicity debacle of the 20th century. After the dangerous carcinogen-or cancer-causing matter-was utilized by literally every branch of the U.S. Military (and in especially high amounts by the U.S. Navy) for most of the 1930-1960s, it resulted in thousands of cases of exposure-related illnesses among vets. The most...

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What type of treatment for mesothelioma is right for you?

by Shrader Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

The type of treatment for mesothelioma that is right for you will depend on several factors-namely, the stage and location of your cancer as well as your overall physical health at the time of diagnosis. Your medical care team can help you make the best treatment decisions; but to get some idea of how your illness might be most effectively combated, consult the two-part guide below. If your...

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Stage 4 Mesothelioma: Understanding the Diagnosis

by Shrader Law | Oct 31, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Stage 4 mesothelioma is considered the most advanced and serious form of the disease. For patients in this stage, cancer cells have metastasized-or spread-well beyond the point of origin, and the illness is no longer considered treatable by curative measures. To understand this diagnosis, refer to the question and answer section featured below. Question: How long can mesothelioma patients in...

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Shipyard Asbestos Affected Thousands of Navy Veterans

by Shrader Law | Oct 31, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Thousands of people each year are diagnosed with mesothelioma. This rare form of cancer is particularly devastating because most victims, some who worked with shipyard asbestos, have presented symptoms of the disease for decades but they were misdiagnosed as common cold or flu-like ailments. As with any cancer, early detection is the key to surviving the longest and misdiagnosis usually means...

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