Cigarette smoking does not cause or contribute to mesothelioma. Smoking is usually the main cause of lung cancer, not mesothelioma. However, if you do smoke it’s imperative that you quit if you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Smoking while being treated for mesothelioma may increase your risk of complications. If you reside in Louisiana and have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 581-6411 for a free consultation.Read More
You may be entitled to compensation for injuries if you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos is the only cause of mesothelioma. Companies that exposed you to asbestos owe you compensation for your illness. Keep in mind that every case is unique and will have to be evaluated based on exposure history. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 581-6411 for a free consultation.Read More
There are a number of factors that play into how doctors estimate a prognosis when a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma, but you should keep in mind that any prognosis is a doctor’s best guess. Your body is unique, and how you respond to mesothelioma treatments may differ dramatically from what your doctors expect. Don’t treat any stated prognosis as a sentence handed down by your doctor. Patients surprise their doctors all the time. When it comes to determining a prognosis, doctors base their estimates for survival on several key factors about your mesothelioma. Where it is, and how contained it is, can matter a lot. If the cancer cells are relatively contained, your doctors will likely describe your mesothelioma as early-stage, which usually results in a better prognosis. Early-stage mesothelioma can often be approached surgically, which often provides the best outcome. When mesothelioma has spread from its original location to involve…Read More
Louisiana companies usually create mesothelioma trust funds as a feature of a bankruptcy reorganization, and they are intended to provide compensation to injured employees, former employees, and their families, in lieu of future litigation. Eligibility will vary slightly between companies (and with the Veterans Administration) but in general, claims can only be made on mesothelioma trust funds if there is a specific injury related to asbestos exposure. If you are not sick from an asbestos-linked disease, you are likely not eligible to receive money from a mesothelioma trust fund. In most cases, eligibility for mesothelioma trust funds will include family members of a sickened person. If you have lost a loved one in Louisiana to an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma, you may be able to receive compensation from the trust fund of their employer. Your claim stands a much better chance of being processed promptly and successfully if you enlist the help of…Read More
Yes, you can. Many people develop mesothelioma as a result of indirect exposure. And it’s more common than you would think. In fact, we’ve represented a number on clients that never worked with, or were directly exposed to asbestos, yet had mesothelioma. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Recovery amounts vary greatly in mesothelioma lawsuits. Various factors impact recovery, such as the nature of exposure, site of exposure and the amount and length of time of the victim’s pain and suffering. If you hire an experienced firm, the opportunity to secure a more favorable outcome increases significantly. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation. We’ve have a successful track-record spanning 35 plus years with this disease.Read More
Yes, you can. Secondary exposure is when a person is exposed to asbestos by someone carrying dust or fibers on their clothes, hair or skin. The inhalation of the dust and/or fibers over time by a family member can result in mesothelioma. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
If you have a parent who developed mesothelioma in New Orleans, you may have a genetic predisposition to the disease, but more than almost any other cancer, mesothelioma has a specific cause. Your father most likely worked at a job site or in an industry where asbestos was heavily used, exposing him to extremely small fibers over many years, which were breathed in or swallowed. This exposure caused his mesothelioma, and whether there’s a genetic component or not, your risk level is much smaller because of the highly regulated nature of asbestos today. There have been cases where family members of an asbestos-exposed worker ultimately developed mesothelioma, likely from exposure to fine asbestos fibers carried into the home on clothing, hair, and skin. These second hand mesothelioma cases are extremely rare. For perspective, there are about 3,000 mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the United States each year, and around three quarters of those cases are…Read More
Typically, it is shipyard workers, producers of asbestos products, employees in the construction industries and at various refineries are at risk if they worked around asbestos products. Family members living with asbestos workers also have an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. This risk may be the result of exposure to asbestos dust fibers brought home on work clothing. If you have questions about Mesothelioma or your legal rights after a diagnosis or death, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, so when mesothelioma is suspected, Louisiana doctors will take a thorough medical history, as well as attempt to identify whether you are likely to have been exposed to asbestos. For most people who develop mesothelioma, this occurred in the workplace years or decades ago, though in some instances, family members have developed mesothelioma from second hand exposure to asbestos fibers. To arrive at a diagnosis of mesothelioma, a number of approaches may be used. Imaging is a common first step, and can help doctors determine whether problems like coughing or shortness of breath are caused by cancer or something else. CT scans (Computed Tomography scans), PET scans (Positron Emission Tomography), and MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can all provide doctors with valuable visualizations of structures within your body. Tests like echocardiograms and chest X-rays can reveal abnormalities in the functioning of the…Read More
