National Mesothelioma Lawyers for more than 25 years

Helping mesothelioma families for more than 25 years
Pioneers in asbestos law and mesothelioma litigation
Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients
Trials in over 100 asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits
Some of the largest mesothelioma verdicts in the USA
Individual approach & attention to every case we take
Contingent fee - we get paid when our clients get paid

Malignant Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma, also referred to as simply mesothelioma, is a cancer in the lining of the lungs, known as the pleura (pleural mesothelioma), or the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum (peritoneal mesothelioma).

Malignant mesothelioma may also occur in the lining of the heart, which is called pericardial mesothelioma, and in the lining of the ovaries and scrotum.

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer in the general population, but it is commonly found in individuals exposed to asbestos. There are more than 3,000 patients diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma every year in the United States alone. Because this cancer is known to be caused by asbestos, the very first question that a doctor would usually ask of the diagnosed patient is not so much if, but where was the person exposed to asbestos.

Malignant mesothelioma usually develops decades after an initial exposure to asbestos. That is why people who are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma are usually shocked to learn that their deadly cancer is a result of a short-term asbestos exposure that took place many years ago.

Mesothelioma lawsuits should be commenced as soon as possible following a malignant mesothelioma diagnosis. Mesothelioma lawyers will often have to research decades into the victim's past to determine which asbestos-contaminating product was the person exposed to and which company is responsible for failure to warn him or her of the deadly asbestos hazards.

Experienced mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP, have successfully represented victims of malignant mesothelioma throughout the nation for more than 25 years and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for them.

ATTENTION: Malignant mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of malignant mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from malignant mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma lawyers. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords malignant mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
- Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
- File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to malignant mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma attorneys via our 24/7 toll-free hotline at 1-800-MESOLAW (1-800-637-6529) or by submitting an email inquiry (see form above). Our attorneys will be quick to respond to you and happy to answer all of your questions.

NOTE: While our offices are located in the states of New York, New Jersey, and California, many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

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