New Jersey Mesothelioma

Malignant Mesothelioma: Asbestos Is The Cause

The New Jersey mesothelioma attorneys at Seeger Weiss LLP are ready to act on your behalf

In the state of New Jersey, mesothelioma is a great concern to those who have been exposed to asbestos. In fact, the only known cause of this cancer is asbestos exposure. For someone who has contracted this disease, there are legal options that should not be overlooked.

The challenges of asbestos mesothelioma claims are so unique and specialized that local courts have consolidated all New Jersey mesothelioma litigation from around the state in Middlesex County. The court has tailored special rules to insure that mesothelioma victims are afforded an efficient and just legal forum.

The New Jersey mesothelioma attorneys at Seeger Weiss LLP litigate cases on behalf of victims and their families throughout New Jersey and are intimately familiar with the various worksites across the state where asbestos was utilized.

A relatively rare cancer, malignant mesothelioma develops in the cell lining around several of the body’s internal organs. This lining is known as the mesothelium. The disease typically presents in three areas:

Pleural mesothelioma. Some 70 percent of victims suffer from pleural mesothelioma, which appears in the lung lining, or pleura.

Peritoneal mesothelioma. This manifestation of the disease appears in the peritoneum, which is the area that lines the abdominal cavity.

Pericardial mesothelioma. Here the affect is within the lining of the heart, called the pericardium.

If you are a resident of New Jersey, mesothelioma symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain and pleural effusion (water in the lungs) should not be ignored. Though these symptoms may mimic those of other diseases and syndromes, if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos was the cause.

In New Jersey, mesothelioma has appeared in several populations, particularly those who work or have worked in industrial settings such as construction sites, shipyards and powerhouses. Asbestos was a common product in the construction industry during the 1900s, though few workers understood the dangers of being exposed to it. Yet it is a fact that many asbestos manufacturers knew full well that the product was hazardous to their employees’ health.

Experienced New Jersey mesothelioma attorneys are on your side

The New Jersey mesothelioma attorneys from Seeger Weiss LLP work diligently to support those afflicted with the disease – most of whom did not even have symptoms until years after the exposure. In particular, the Seeger Weiss LLP attorneys are skilled in navigating the unique challenges of New Jersey mesothelioma claims.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or believe you have been exposed to asbestos and are experiencing symptoms, you owe it to yourself to call Seeger Weiss LLP, the respected New Jersey mesothelioma lawyers who will support you with the skilled guidance and legal counsel you deserve.