If you have pleural mesothelioma, that is mesothelioma of the pleural lining, that which surrounds your lungs, there is really only one cause: asbestos exposure. Pleural mesothelioma is not caused by radiation or toxic fumes of any sort, only the fibrous particles of asbestos.
Mesothelioma is also not contagious, but asbestos exposure can be. If your husband or father worked in an industry where asbestos exposure was heavy and constant, you may have been exposed to second-hand asbestos from his work clothes.
In other words, the way most people contract mesothelioma is through occupational exposure through their job or the job of a loved one.
If you have mesothelioma, the question becomes not “what caused my mesothelioma?” but “when was I exposed to asbestos?”
At The Law Office of Brown | Kiely, LLP, our lawyers have experience helping people identify when they were exposed to asbestos and determine whether they may be able to receive compensation to pay for treatment and to make up for wages lost due to illness. To learn more, please contact us today for a free consultation.
