Fort Lauderdale Asbestos and Mesothelioma Attorney

Contact this Fort Lauderdale Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawyer if you or a loved one are fighting illness anywhere in the State of Florida. Asbestos is a silicate material. It is made up of long, thin fibrous crystals. Over the years, asbestos has been used extensively in construction. Specifically, it is used as electrical insulation and building insulation. Additionally, because of its characteristic/trait of being resistant to fire, asbestos is used for fireproofing.

Nevertheless, unfortunately the inhalation of asbestos can cause severe adverse health effects. These include mesothelioma and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is itself a type of cancer. The name comes from the mesothelium, which is the thin layer of tissue that covers internal organs. Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium.

Mesothelioma most commonly affects the lining of the lung and chest wall (this is referred to as pleural mesothelioma). However, it may also affect:

• the lining of the abdomen (referred to as peritoneal mesothelioma)
• the sac surrounding the heart, and
• the sac surrounding the testis

Peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by the actual ingestion of asbestos. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include:

• abdominal pain
• nausea
• constipation
• weight loss, and
• hernias

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:

• Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
• Swelling in the abdomen
• Pain in the chest wall
• Coughing
• Fatigue, and
• Weight loss

Asbestos may also cause cancer of the:

• Esophagus
• Larynx
• Stomach
• Colon, and
• Rectum

Should you develop mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure anywhere in Florida (including West Palm Beach, Miami, Miami-Dade County, or Palm Beach County), call 954-448-7288 to speak to Mr. Quackenbush about your case at no charge.

Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by asbestos. A person who lives in a “sick building” (a building constructed using asbestos) may eventually develop mesothelioma. Additionally, people exposed to asbestos at work can develop mesothelioma. This includes asbestos miners. It also includes people who make products with asbestos. Professionals frequently exposed to asbestos include:

• Ship yard workers
• People in the United States Navy
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Pipe fitters
• Steel workers
• Construction workers
• Auto mechanics
• Airplane mechanics
• Contractors
• Maintenance/janitorial workers

Family members of workers exposed to asbestos can also be affected (for example, while washing their relatives’ clothes).

Smoking also increases the risk of developing mesothelioma after asbestos exposure.

Treatment for mesothelioma includes surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Symptoms of mesothelioma typically take a long time to develop after asbestos exposure. This is actually one of the great challenges of an asbestos/mesothelioma case. Because the cancer takes so long to develop after exposure, it can be difficult to prove that it came from asbestos (as opposed to something else). However, using the testimony of medical doctors, Mr. Quackenbush is able to prove that the cancer and exposure are linked.

Asbestos can also cause non-malignant conditions, although these can drastically affect the quality of life of the patient. These conditions include asbestosis, a condition that involves the scarring of the parenchymal tissue of the lungs – which can make it very difficult for the patient to breath.

Certain types of asbestos tend to be more dangerous than others. These include crocidolite and amosite asbestos, while chrysotile asbestos tends to be less dangerous.

Contact Mr. Quackenbush at 954-448-7288 to talk about your case for free if you’ve developed mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos anywhere in Broward County (including Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Weston and Wilton Manors).