Mesothelioma Attorney Lawyer in Novato, CA

Mesothelioma Attorney Overview

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly disease common among blue-collar laborers in California and throughout the country. A lifetime of hard work, providing for their families has led to a grim diagnosis due to years and decades of asbestos exposure.

Immediate medical care is vital. Legal advocacy is important as exposure to asbestos must be identified and investigated by an experienced lawyer at a law firm known for success in this complex area of the law.

X-rays and scans reveal the initial signs of mesothelioma. A thoracoscopy for pleural cancer or peritoneoscopy for peritoneal cancer is then performed. If abnormal tissue is found, a biopsy is necessary, resulting in a diagnosis of a disease with an average lifespan of 24 months.

Following that diagnosis and depending on the stage of the disease, doctors will encourage their patients and family members to secure the services of an experienced lawyer. Many residents of California and the nation have contacted the law firm of Brayton Purcell, L.L.P., to explore their legal options.

Treatment options exist and depend on whether the disease is localized or advanced. Those include chemotherapy, radiation therapy or removal of the tumor in surgery. Any fluid in the chest or abdomen must be drained through the process of thoracentesis or paracentesis. Age, health condition and medical history are taken into account, as is the location of the tumor.

Regardless of how long the mesothelioma victim has to live, rights must be asserted and protected throughout the legal process.

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Areas of Practice

• Mesothelioma Attorney
• Asbestos Exposure