Mesothelioma Exposure in Southern California;
Southern California Mesothelioma Attorneys
Southern California continues to be identified as a location of asbestos exposure for people who worked in certain at-risk industries. Cases of mesothelioma topped 665 in the past five years.
Communities such as Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino and Los Angeles all harbor their share of mesothelioma cases. Los Angeles County reported 366 cases of mesothelioma between 2001 and 2005. Orange County reported 145 cases in the same period. San Diego County reported 157 cases. In fact nearly half the cases in all of California during those five years have been discovered in Southern California.
If you think you might have been exposed to asbestos fibers in your workplace or home environment it is important to seek a medical diagnosis promptly.
Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining that protects the vital organs of the body, is most often caused by occupational or household exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos was used legally in thousands of construction materials in all kinds of settings in Southern California before the late 1970's. Although banned in 1972 asbestos remained in some manufactured products into the 1990's.
Those at Risk
People who worked in shipyards, in the construction industry and installation of certain products such as automobile brakes, can be at risk. But so can people who were exposed to asbestos in the home, or in any commercial building where asbestos was used in the construction process.If you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, chronic cough, weight loss or chest and back pain, you should see a mesothelioma physician for a diagnosis.
Due to the prolonged latency period of asbestos-related diseases, many people who were exposed to this deadly material did not discover it while they lived in southern California. They moved to other parts of the country, only to discover later that they contracted terminal cancer from a work related illness in the state.
So even if you do not live in Southern California now but were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military or in any other occupation, the attorneys at Clapper Patti Schweizer & Mason urge you to contact them for help. They can assess your case and there is no obligation. We make substantial financial resources available to our clients to fight mesothelioma and obtain fast compensation. Our experienced asbestos attorneys, coupled with our database and staff of investigators, provide the basis of a successful lawsuit and prompt settlements to Southern California families impacted by mesothelioma.
It is important to contact us promptly to see how we can help. There is no obligation. Our toll-free number is 1-800-440-4262. We will respond right away.