Asbestos Warnings
Asbestos is a dangerous material that has been linked to serious health conditions and even fatality for several centuries. It is only recently that the Department of Health has regulated the use of asbestos. Thousands of people each year suffer from asbestos related health conditions including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Many of these illnesses lead to serious and painful symptoms as well as death.
If you or someone you love has suffered from an asbestos related illness, then in addition to seeking medical attention, you should also contact an asbestos lawyer to discuss your legal rights and options for financial compensation.
Asbestos Lawsuit Minneapolis & St Paul
Northeast Minneapolis residents need to be aware of the recent Minnesota asbestos warning released by the Minnesota Department of Health which discusses different ways residents in Northeast Minneapolis may have been exposed to asbestos in vermiculite waste connected to the Western Mineral Products/W.R. Grace plant in Northeast Minneapolis.
If you live in this area and are concerned about your exposure to asbestos it is critical that you speak to a doctor. Asbestos exposure leads to serious health conditions including mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that can impact the heart, the lungs and the stomach.
Asbestos Related Health Conditions
Asbestos has been linked to several serious health conditions and painful symptoms including:
Mesothelioma – this is an aggressive form of cancer that can attack the heart, the lungs and the stomach. Symptoms include abdominal pain, extreme fatigue, trouble breathing, heart palpitations, chest pain, rapid weight loss and coughing up phlegm and blood. While there are treatment options for mesothelioma, due to the aggression of the cancer, many people will not survive this type of asbestos related condition
Lung cancer – lung cancer is a very serious form of cancer that can impact your ability to breathe. It is usually associated with people who smoke tobacco but can also be caused by asbestos exposure. It can be painful and hard to deal with and many people diagnosed with lung cancer will also die from it
Additonal types of cancers including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer and pleural plaques
Asbestosis – this is a chronic health condition in which the asbestos fibers collect in the lungs and form scar tissue. Symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath, problems with physical activities and an increased risk of asbestos cancer
One of the scariest things about facing any asbestos related illness is that often symptoms will not show up until it is too late. Even if you were exposed to asbestos thirty years ago, there is still a chance that you could experience an asbestos related illness down the road. This is because symptoms take years, if not decades to manifest. Contact a doctor if you have ever been exposed to asbestos in the past.
Minnesota Asbestos Lawyer & Attorney
TSR Injury Law Firm are experienced and equipped to handle asbestos and Mesothelioma personal injury law suits. Call us anytime at (612) 362-0000 or by filing out a form on the side of the page.
