New York Mesothelioma Attorney
For decades, asbestos was used in a wide range of applications that millions of New Yorkers contacted. Naturally fire-resistant and an excellent electrical insulator, it could be found in building materials, clothing and textiles, brake pads, gaskets, dental cast linings and many other products.
Despite its usefulness, asbestos also has a very dark side. When its fibers are inhaled, they can linger in the body for decades, eventually causing life-threatening ailments like mesothelioma – a particularly deadly form of cancer. What’s worse, many of the companies that used asbestos in their products were aware of these hazards long before the general public was, putting innocent people at risk.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in New York, attorney Joseph W. Belluck the legal team at Belluck Law, PLLC, want to help you get maximum compensation for your losses. Based on our track record and vast resources, Joe Belluck and his team have earned a reputation as the go-to firm for mesothelioma litigation.
The very nature of your condition makes it likely that you have a strong case for considerable compensation.
Schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation with Joe Belluck and the compassionate legal team at Belluck Law, PLLC, today to learn more about your rights and options. You’ll be able to ask any questions as we explain the legal process and how we will help you obtain the most compensation.
About Mesothelioma Causes and Claims in New York
Mesothelioma is a rare and life-threatening form of cancer that affects the soft tissue lining the lungs, the abdominal cavity and certain internal organs. Mesothelioma cases are associated with exposure to a fibrous substance known as asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is both lightweight and fire-resistant, making it ideal for insulating structures and fireproofing products.
While people have used asbestos for a variety of purposes since prehistory, its industrial applications first became apparent in the Industrial Revolution. By the end of the 19th century, it was ubiquitous in heavy industry. Over the next 50 years, it began to make its way into the home in the form of construction materials and consumer goods.
Due to surges in construction and manufacturing during the economic boom following World War II, this cheap and seemingly miraculous material became hugely popular in New York and worldwide. Although many employers and corporations suspected dangers from asbestos exposure by the 1920s, they chose to publicly downplay the risks while profiting off the millions of workers they placed in harm’s way.
Many mesothelioma patients developed malignant, cancerous growths in their lungs after occupational exposure to and inhalation of asbestos fibers. Due to the non-reactive and durable nature of asbestos, its fibers do not break down once they enter the body. As a result, microscopic shards of asbestos can become permanently lodged in soft tissues, causing persistent inflammation that may eventually lead to cancer.
Mesothelioma typically takes decades to develop after a person’s initial exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma patients are commonly shocked to be diagnosed with life-threatening cancers 30, 40 or even 50 years after working with the material.
This considerable delay between exposure and diagnosis makes it challenging for many mesothelioma patients to prove or even identify what caused their condition. Even if you don’t know how you came in contact with asbestos, attorney Joe Belluck will review your work and family history to help you determine how you were exposed to asbestos and the companies that should be held liable for your mesothelioma.
