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Asbestos & Mesothelioma Cases
Presented by Sara Salger
On behalf of
Gori, Julian & Associates, P.C.,
Edwardsville, IL
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What you know about Asbestos & Mesothelioma
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Definition of “Asbestos”:
• Term given to a group of six different, naturally occurring mineral fibers.
• One of the most widely used commercial substances of the 20th Century due to the natural resistance of the fibers to heat and fire, and their reluctance to conduct electricity.
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Asbestos Exposure:
• In the United States, asbestos was most widely used during the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s.
• Common commercial and industrial asbestos-containing products include:
• Cement & Cement Products• Bricks & Block Mortar• Building Insulation• Ceiling Tiles• Roofing Shingles• Flooring Tiles• Vinyl Flooring• Plaster on Drywall Jointing Materials
• Boiler Insulation• Pipe Insulation•Gasket & Packing Materials• Fireproofing Spray• Brake Shoes & Clutches• Welding Blankets & Screens• Adhesives & Bonding Agents
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Asbestos Exposure:• Asbestos products that may be found in the household include:
• Hair Dryers• Coffee Makers• Electric Blankets• Heat Guns• Molding Clay• Dry Wall Patch• Spray Insulation• Pipe Insulation• Fake Fireplace Logs
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High Risk Exposure Occupations:• Construction Workers• Electricians• Plumbers & Pipefitters•Shipyard Employees• Railroad Employees• Automotive & Aviation Mechanics• Boilermakers• Insulation Installers• Military Personnel & Defense Contractors • Refinery Workers
• Power Plant Workers
• Chemical Plant Employees
* Equally at risk include the families of these workers who brought asbestos fibers home on their clothing and in the family car.
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Mesothelioma:• A rare form of cancer that affects the thin membrane lining of the chest and/or abdomen.
• Most common site is the pleural (outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall); may also occur in the peritoneum (abdominal), pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart), or testicular lining.
• Asbestos exposure is the only cause that has been definitively linked to the disease as of yet.
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Affect of Asbestos on the Human Body:• When asbestos fibers are inhaled, ingested or in rare cases, absorbed through the skin, they can become lodged in air ways, lung tissue or the mesothelium membrane.
• Overtime – anywhere from 20-50 years after exposure occurred – these asbestos fibers can cause lung cancer and/or pleural mesothelioma among other medical conditions and forms of cancer.
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Mesothelioma Symptoms:• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing normally• Severe coughing, coughing up blood• Chest pains• Rapid weight loss• Impaired weight loss• Impaired bowel functions• Abdominal bloating•Persistent tiredness, fatigue with minimal exertion
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Diagnosis & Treatment of Mesothelioma:Diagnosis
• X-rays of the chest or abdomen• Lung function or breathing tests• A Complete Blood Recount (CBC)• Computed Tomography (CT) scans• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)• Biopsies of affected tissues
• Because mesothelioma is usually not diagnosed until the disease is already well-established, treatment options may be limited.
Treatment:
• However, treatment options may include: •Surgery•Radiation Therapy•Chemotherapy•Gene Therapy and Alternative Medicine Approaches.
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The Faces of Mesothelioma & Other Asbestos-Related Cancers:
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The Faces of Mesothelioma & Other Asbestos-Related Cancers:
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The Faces of Mesothelioma & Other Asbestos-Related Cancers:
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Proud Accomplishments:At Gori, Julian & Associates, P.C., we have helped thousands of people recover compensation for devastating personal losses resulting from exposure to asbestos.
As proud as we are of what we have accomplished – there is still more work to do. We are committed to fighting for justice
on behalf of the people and families who continue to be harmed by asbestos negligence.