Does Having Asbestosis Mean I Will Get Mesothelioma?

Asbestos Injury Attorney For Those With Asbestosis In Louisiana

No, being diagnosed with asbestosis or any other asbestos-related disease does not mean that you will definitely develop mesothelioma.

However it does indicate that you are at higher risk for developing mesothelioma or another asbestos-related cancer.

When dealing with any health crisis, it can help to stay focused on the now and taking care of the problem in front of you, rather than worrying about things that might or might not happen in the future.

Asbestosis is not curable, but your doctor can help identify treatments that can ease your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Getting Compensation For An Asbestosis Diagnosis In Louisiana

You should know that a diagnosis of asbestosis may entitle you to compensation.

As the name suggests, asbestosis is caused by the long-term inhalation of asbestos fibers, usually in a workplace.

In Louisiana, a number of worksites are known to have been heavily contaminated with asbestos.

While company leaders and asbestos manufacturers knew there were health risks involved, they didn’t communicate that to their workers or their workers’ families.

Additionally, if you were exposed to asbestos while serving our country, the VA has additional benefits available to those who have been sickened by it.

If you’ve been diagnosed with asbestosis in New Orleans, a meeting with a lawyer can help open doors for you to receive the compensation you deserve.

Call The Gertler Law Firm today at (504) 527-8767 and talk to an experienced New Orleans asbestos injury attorney for free.