Mesothelioma Attorneys in Lake Placid, New York
The lung cancer known as mesothelioma is rare, but it is a deadly disease that kills many from New York’s North Country every year. Mesothelioma, which can take decades to be detected, is usually linked to the victim’s exposure to asbestos in industrial settings or other workplaces years ago.
New York has seen more deaths related to asbestos since 1979 than all other U.S. states except California and Florida — 2,500 to 4,000 asbestos-related deaths. The heavy industrial base that existed in upstate New York during much of the 20th century contributed greatly to this dubious distinction. In particular, the North Country from Lake Ontario to the St. Lawrence Seaway – the state’s largest economic region – was home to mining, pharmaceuticals and plastics manufacturing, as well as the transportation industry.
Despite federal regulations governing the use of asbestos and safety precautions to be taken where asbestos already existed, workers have continued to be improperly exposed to this potential carcinogen. That’s why if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in any of the six counties of the North Country, it’s important to seek assistance in understanding the root cause of the disease and the legal options available for patients and their families moving forward.
The attorneys of Belluck & Fox, LLP, have investigated mesothelioma cases all across New York, including significant cases in the North Country. Belluck & Fox’s North Country mesothelioma lawyers can assist you and your family with expert legal advice in this trying time.
We are ready and happy to provide a free initial assessment of your case. Use our online contact form or call Belluck & Fox, LLP’s mesothelioma lawyers toll-free at 877-MESOTHELIOMA (637-6843) to get our legal team working on your behalf today.
Mesothelioma Attorneys of Belluck & Fox
Attorneys Joseph W. Belluck and Jordan Fox have both won multimillion-dollar verdicts in court on behalf of clients through mesothelioma and asbestos-related litigation. Because they have spent years investigating mesothelioma cases and advocating for its victims, they know how this asbestos-related cancer taxes families with physical, emotional and financial costs. Our asbestos lawsuit legal team is here in the North Country to help patients and families cope with this illness and its wider effects.
Belluck and Fox, LLP, will provide to you and your family the personalized, professional attention your case deserves. Our promise to you is to work tirelessly to ensure that you have the money required to pay medical bills and other expenses related to battling mesothelioma. The firm has won nearly $450 million in compensation for clients and their families. Belluck & Fox, LLP, was recently named one of “America’s Best Law Firms,” an annual ranking compiled by U.S News & World Report and Best Lawyers magazine.
About Mesothelioma
Belluck & Fox has compiled vital information to assist families struggling with mesothelioma:
- What is mesothelioma? Though typically a type of lung cancer, mesothelioma spreads as the disease progresses and can also occur in other parts of the body.
- Who does mesothelioma affect? Workers like those in New York’s North Country who have handled asbestos or asbestos-containing materials are most likely to contract mesothelioma, but because of secondhand exposure, their families are also at risk.
- How is mesothelioma diagnosed? A diagnosis of mesothelioma is often difficult to make, but common symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, a lingering cough, and weight loss.
- How is mesothelioma treated?A diagnosis of mesothelioma usually results in surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Why does asbestos cause mesothelioma? Invisible fibers from asbestos, which was often used as insulation, can build up in the tissue surrounding the lungs and other organs and cause tumors.
- Who can I turn to in the North Country for medical help? The North Country is home to two leading cancer research hospitals as well as many affiliated and private oncologists.
Contact Belluck & Fox in the North Country about Mesothelioma
Asbestos illness attorneys Joseph W. Belluck and Jordan Fox have a variety of resources, including their expert legal team, to help you. We are available for office and in-home consultations in the North Country. For more information, use our online contact form or call Belluck & Fox, LLP, toll-free at 877-MESOTHELIOMA (637-6843).
