New York Talc Mesothelioma Attorney
Mesothelioma is a type of deadly cancer that has only one known cause — asbestos. Asbestos is a harmful class of mineral that existed in a wide range of products, from drywall to beauty items. One item that used to contain asbestos is talcum powder. The result for many consumers has been “talc mesothelioma,” with diagnoses occurring 10 to 50 years after first exposure. If you think your mesothelioma case has a link to talc, contact us right away to speak to one of our New York City talc mesothelioma lawyers.
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Mr. Wasserberg is proud to call himself a Trial Lawyer. He is often a featured speaker at industry summits and gatherings of the nation’s leading attorneys, from both sides of the bar. He is recognized by both his peers and his adversaries and is considered one of the nation’s premier mesothelioma and negligence attorneys
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Mr. Wasserberg is proud to call himself a Trial Lawyer. He is often a featured speaker at industry summits and gatherings of the nation’s leading attorneys, from both sides of the bar. He is recognized by both his peers and his adversaries and is considered one of the nation’s premier mesothelioma and negligence attorneys
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How Does Talc Mesothelioma Occur?
The prognosis for mesothelioma patients is grim. It is a terminal form of cancer. It is an aggressive disease that can attack the lungs, heart, and stomach. Some people receive mesothelioma diagnoses but believe they have not encountered asbestos. They did not work in a shipyard or in construction in the mid-1900s. Their homes tested negative for asbestos in the building materials. When could they possibly have come into contact with asbestos — especially to the degree necessary to cause terminal cancer? For many, the answer lies in talcum powder.
Talc products from major manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson contained asbestos. Women may have continued using these products without realizing the risks. Inhaling microscopic particles of asbestos can lead to them settling in the lungs or elsewhere in the body. Over time, irritation from these particles can build up scar tissue and cause cell malformations that result in lung cancer.
Yet talc mesothelioma cases may not only arise from products used almost 50 years ago. One 2014 study found traces of asbestos in every single talc test sample, including those purchased within the last few years at multiple retailers. The researchers discovered asbestos contamination in the form of anthophyllite fibers. The study showed that asbestos in talc products remains a risk — one most consumer don’t know about due to manufacturers keeping it quiet.
What To Do About Your NYC Talc Mesothelioma Case
Asbestos in talc powder products has caused or contributed to an unknown number of mesothelioma cases. Thousands of people have joined mass tort lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, Whittaker, Clark & Daniels and other manufacturers for talc mesothelioma, respiratory diseases, ovarian cancers, and other harms they believe came primarily from using talcum powders.
If you have mesothelioma, or a loved one recently passed away from this cancer, come to Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP to discuss your case with a competent attorney. There are many factors involved in these legal actions in New York City, and the filing process can be complex. Our attorneys can guide you every step of the way and maximize your chances for compensation. Call 800-726-6326 today.
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