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No one wants to believe that their workplace is dangerous to their health. However, asbestos exposure in the workplace is a common source of serious, sometimes deadly medical conditions.
Asbestos is a combination of natural fibers used in a variety of manufactured products, such as shingles, tiles, and objects that create friction, including vehicle brakes and transmission parts. Over the years, connections have been made between exposure to these fibers and the development of certain life-threatening diseases.
Remember that some lawyers concentrate in mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancer cases while other lawyers in Ocean Springs or attorneys in Gulfport may have little to no experience with these types of industrial and work-related personal injury cases.
Common Mississippi asbestos diseases
Prolonged exposure to asbestos can have disastrous effects on your health. The two most common Mississippi asbestos diseases are:
- Mesothelioma: A rare cancer that attacks the protective layer of cells that cover many internal organs, such as your lungs, heart, and digestive organs. Mississippi mesothlioma includes different types, such as pericardial, pleural, peritoneal, and abdominal. Learn more about the different types of mesothelioma.
- Asbestosis: A disease occurring when asbestos fibers become stuck in the lungs, causing infection. Scar tissue development makes the lungs stiff, which inhibits breathing.
One of the most problematic characteristics shared by both mesothelioma and asbestosis is that these diseases are usually undetectable until many years after the asbestos exposure occurred. In Mississippi, asbestosis in particular is often wrongly diagnosed as lung cancer.
Symptoms of Mississippi asbestos exposure
Unfortunately, there are hardly any early symptoms of asbestos or mesothelioma, which is why they are usually in the late stages of development when they are diagnosed. Their symptoms are also not exclusive to diseases caused by asbestos, so if you are exposed regularly to asbestos, or were at some point in your past, make sure to schedule regular chest X-rays.
Symptoms of asbestosis in Mississippi include the following:
- Reduced lung capacity
- Chronic fatigue and cough
- Chest pain
- Cracking noises in the chest when breathing
Symptoms of asbestos mesothlioma in Mississippi are the same as asbestosis symptoms—but may also include the following:
- Coughing up blood
- Night fever
- Dramatic weight loss
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You might be eligible for compensation if you were diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma. An experienced Mississippi asbesetos lawyer can help you trace the causes of your disease and ultimately hold the responsible parties accountable for your suffering.
At the Pascagoula law firm of Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & McCormick, we take pride in the high quality legal services we provide. With a reputation for success in asbestos and mesothelioma cases, we offer you the personal support and professional knowledge you need during this difficult time.
