Asbestos News: Philadelphia Asbestos Verdict $25.2 Million The jury in the case of Baccus v. Crane Co. recently awarded James Baccus’ Estate $25.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages.; Navy Firefighter Awarded $2.6 Million for Asbestos Related Cancer David Fortier was diagnosed with mesothelioma in October of 2006, and died in June of 2008. He filed a lawsuit shortly after his diagnosis, but he did not live to see his case decided.; Asbestos Plaintiff’s Body Subpoenaed, Taken from Graveyard Just Before Burial Harold St. John's body was never laid to rest when a court issued a subpoena for his body to collect tissue samples. Chrysler, one of the defendants in the lawsuit, maintains that the proceedings were necessary to obtain additional information about the way Mr. St. John died.

Onset for Mesothelioma Symptoms Can Take 40 Years

Unbelievably, it can take upwards of 40 years after initial exposure to asbestos before malignant tumors develop and symptoms of mesothelioma manifest.

Mesothelioma is extremely difficult to diagnose early, because its symptoms are similar to other, more common health problems. The disease causes fluid to collect around the lungs or the abdomen. Early symptoms of mesothelioma may include:

• shortness of breath
• a persistent cough
• difficulty breathing
• lumps in the abdomen
• abdominal swelling
• chest and abdominal pain
Note: Symptoms may vary between pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. Please contact a physician for more information.

After Onset of Mesothelioma Symptoms

The amount of time sufferers of malignant mesothelioma are given by physicians is tragically low after the onset of initial symptoms. An average patient is expected to survive for approximately 1-2 years before the disease takes its final toll. So don’t delay. We can help you identify the time of exposure and discuss possible legal options. Please fill out this short form and an experienced member of Seeger Weiss's staff will contact you.

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