Asbestos esophageal cancer claims

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Even though the main risk factors for esophageal cancer include excessive alcohol consumption and habitual smoking, studies have revealed that frequent or long-term exposure to asbestos in the workplace may also act as a causational factor. Thus, it has been estimated that the risk of developing esophageal cancer increases significantly when regular asbestos exposure accompanies alcohol consumption and smoking. If you or your loved one has developed symptoms of esophageal cancer and has also been exposed to asbestos at the workplace in the past, get in touch with our specialized attorneys who will help you recover the financial compensation you deserve. We charge a 40% contingency fee, which means we only collect the fee when we successfully recover compensation for you.

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With an esophageal cancer diagnosis, you have immediate eligibility and our staff and attorneys will prioritize your cases for expedited processing. You will not be required to travel and a family member will be able to handle the paperwork on your behalf.

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Asbestos exposure increases the risk of esophageal cancer by 40%

Each year, over 16,000 cases of esophageal cancer are reported in the U.S. According to the estimates of the American Cancer Society, about 17,650 people in the US will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2019. It is the seventh most common cause of death due to cancer among men.

A meta-analysis that included previous epidemiological studies performed in 2016 reported that occupational asbestos exposure is associated with an elevated risk of developing esophageal cancer and a high level of asbestos exposure contributes to a significantly high risk of mortality due to esophageal cancer. Men are four times more prone to develop asbestos-caused esophageal cancer than women, which most likely has to do with the fact that they are more commonly exposed to carcinogenic fibers.

The American Journal of Industrial Medicine published the results of a 10-year follow-up study which included 14,515 male subjects. This study established that a relationship exists between asbestos exposure and esophageal cancer.

The correlation between occupational asbestos exposure and esophageal cancer has been demonstrated by the existence of fibers stuck in the throat upon biopsies and other medical diagnostic tests. Esophageal cancer may develop following the inhalation or ingestion of toxic airborne asbestos fibers. Because asbestos fibers have a needle-like shape, they can easily embed themselves in the lining of the esophagus, where they will gradually cause inflammation and tissue scarring. Subsequently, a malignant tumor may grow. It is not uncommon for victims of exposure to suffer from two related diseases at the same time when it comes to asbestos, such as lung cancer and esophageal cancer.

Common esophageal and laryngeal cancer symptoms after asbestos exposure

There are two main types of esophageal cancer: adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The most frequently experienced symptoms of esophageal cancer include:

  • pain in the throat, behind the sternum, and between the shoulder blades
  • indigestion or heartburn which does not alleviate
  • trouble swallowing/painful swallowing
  • frequent choking while eating food
  • coughing up blood
  • unexplained severe weight loss
  • hoarseness
  • frequent vomiting

What esophageal cancer diagnoses qualify me for compensation?

Like the majority of malignant diseases, esophageal cancer has multiple types depending on the particularities of the malignant cells involved in the tumors. As a result, your doctor will give you a specific diagnosis if you have esophageal cancer, which may not actually contain the words "esophageal cancer". For this reason, we have compiled a list of all the diagnoses that refer to esophageal cancer that you can receive if you have it:

  • adenocarcinoma
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • small cell carcinoma

If you have one of these diagnoses, please contact our legal team as soon as possible, as you may be eligible for compensation. Asbestos exposure can easily cause esophageal cancer, as the repeated ingestion of toxic fibers can result in this disease. The compensation our resourceful attorneys will help you obtain from asbestos trust funds, as well as from the VA, if you are a veteran, will prove to be of great help when it comes to your medical expenses.

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Esophageal cancer misdiagnosis and asbestos exposure work history

Misdiagnosis for esophageal cancer is so common today that these serious diseases can be mistaken for a mere common cold or a less severe condition such as pneumonia.

If you have a history of occupational asbestos exposure, it is of utmost importance to keep a close eye on your health and seek medical help in the event you notice any bothersome or even common symptoms.

With a history of asbestos exposure, these patients most of the time will have asbestos fibers present in the lungs also, even if there are no symptoms yet. The asbestos screening makes it possible for these fibers to be found. Our staff and attorneys also advise you to look for multiple medical opinions, since many of the most experienced specialists may give a wrong diagnosis. It is crucial for you to mention during your medical examination that you used to work with asbestos, as this will give your doctor a different perspective on your symptoms.

In the regrettable event you are diagnosed with throat cancer or esophageal cancer, please do not hesitate to contact our lawyers as soon as possible. Asbestos victims and also family members are eligible for financial compensation from asbestos trust funds and our attorneys will help you file a claim to recover compensation. Monetary compensation might be useful when it comes to medical care and lost income. At Environmental Litigation Group P.C., our attorneys have been handling asbestos exposure cases, since 1990, and have now gathered a lot of medical evidence, research, and documentation for asbestos cases. The legal process requires your minimal involvement, since no litigation is involved, and you will only have to bring your employment and medical records.

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Asbestos exposure esophageal cancer victims are eligible for compensation

Cases involving esophageal cancer that is the result of asbestos exposure are difficult to pursue. However, we have strong evidence to support the link between occupational and military asbestos exposure and this cancer. Our attorneys will help asbestos exposure victims and their family members get compensation for esophageal cancer. If you or your family member has received a diagnosis of esophageal cancer, we strongly encourage you to contact our specialized attorneys as soon as you get a definite diagnosis.

The earlier we begin working on your case, the larger the sum of money we can recover on your behalf, as the legal process is complex. It is important to know that if you are a veteran with esophageal cancer caused by asbestos exposure in the military, you will have to send our attorneys your military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. These documents will help us evaluate your case and decide whether you are entitled to financial compensation.

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Family members with an esophageal cancer diagnosis due to asbestos exposure

Even though you have not been working with asbestos during the last century, you might have still been exposed to asbestos fibers. Secondary asbestos exposure, which refers to coming in contact with a toxic agent indirectly, was extremely widespread throughout those times. It has been estimated that approximately 10% of people who suffer from asbestos-related diseases have never been around the mineral themselves. However, most of them had a family member who handled asbestos on the job, which is how exposure took place. By laundering asbestos-laden clothes or by touching a person who has just returned from work, people would inhale and ingest carcinogenic fibers as well.

Therefore, if you have a diagnosis of esophageal cancer and shared a house with a family member who worked with asbestos, chances are that you could be a victim of secondary asbestos exposure. You and your immediate family members are eligible for financial compensation from asbestos trust funds, an endeavor that our attorneys will pursue in order to obtain maximum compensation.

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If you were/are a smoker and were diagnosed with cancer and have occupational military or industrial exposure to asbestos, we can look into eligibility for a claim for you.

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If you lost a family member to asbestos esophageal cancer, our lawyers will recover compensation on their behalf

Refusal to pursue a claim for compensation is very common among asbestos victims when they are alive since they have the misconception that the legal process will be very exhausting. Nonetheless, since asbestos trust funds now represent the primary source of compensation to asbestos victims, the process is fast and easy for our clients, since our attorneys already have the resources and documentation needed to prove eligibility for the asbestos trust fund claims.

If you lost a loved one to esophageal cancer caused by workplace asbestos exposure, please contact our lawyers and they will promptly help you recover compensation on their behalf from one or multiple asbestos trust funds. All the documents you have to provide us with are their employment and medical records, as well as the death certificate.

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Our legal process in an esophageal cancer case

The risk of developing esophageal cancer increases by up to 40% when daily asbestos exposure occurs.

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