Mesothelioma Lawyer Virginia

Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of cancer that most often attacks the lungs. To date, asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma.
Asbestos manufacturers knew about the dangers of their product as early as the 1940s, but they chose to do nothing to warn the general public, or even their own workers. Only after the federal government initiated an investigation in the late 1970s did these corporations admit that asbestos caused mesothelioma cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and think you may have a case, call an mesothelioma lawyer.

Mesothelioma Lawyer Virginia

• Allen & Allen - Virginia Mesothelioma Lawyer

The personal injury law firm of Allen & Allen handled one of the first asbestos cases in the Virginia over three decades ago. Asbestos makers argued that the 2 year statute of limitations barred their client from bringing a claim since his last exposure to asbestos occurred in 1972. Their client was not diagnosed with mesothelioma until 1978, and brought his claim shortly thereafter. Asbestos manufacturers won this argument at the trial court level, but the law firm fought all the way to the Virginia Supreme Court to rectify this injustice, ultimately winning an excellent result for their client and paving the way for other asbestos victims to pursue claims.

Mesothelioma can take years and even decades to appear after asbestos exposure, so these cases can pose unique challenges. By the time most claims are brought, many asbestos companies have changed their names, gone out of business entirely, or have been swallowed by larger corporations. Simply locating the party responsible for your injuries can be a lengthy and expensive process.

In order to recover from the responsible party once they are located, you must establish when and where you were exposed to asbestos. This requires them to locate witnesses to give testimony about events that occurred decades ago. You will also need medical experts to trace your exposure to asbestos to the onset of mesothelioma.

The lawyers of Allen & Allen have experience in mesothelioma litigation in Virginia and they can help you navigate these complex legal issues and maximize your recovery. They also understand that it is important to minimize the stress to you and your family after you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. They will handle your case with compassion and dedication.

Initial consultations are free of charge, and you do not owe them a fee unless they win your case.

1809 Staples Mill Road 

Richmond, VA 23230 

Tel :  (804) 353-1200 

Fax : (804) 257-7599 

www.allenandallen.com

• Patten, Wornom, Hatten, & Diamonstein, L.C. - Virginia Attorneys

Patten, Wornom, Hatten, & Diamonstein, L.C. is a law firm which has become nationally and locally renowned for its history, experience and unique qualities. The firm's lawyers have successfully combined the traditional practice of a full service private law firm with the specialized experience of a boutique litigation practice. Focusing on personal injury, asbestos litigation and business law, PWHD is dedicated to fulfilling the legal needs of businesses and individuals alike.

Robert R. Hatten is a pioneer and national leader in the field of asbestos litigation. For the past 17 years, he has been recognized by his peers to be included in "The Best Lawyers in America."

Hatten began the representation of workers with asbestos disease in 1975, when he filed the first asbestos disability and death claims in the history of the state of Virginia against the Newport News Shipyard for workers’ compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. In 1976, Hatten and his co-counsel, Gene Locks of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Richard Glasser of Norfolk, Virginia, filed the first asbestos product liability claims in Virginia against more than 40 asbestos manufacturers and suppliers.

In June 1978, Hatten and his co-counsel successfully prosecuted the first mesothelioma jury trial in Virginia (and only the third successful asbestos trial in the nation at that time) with a verdict against Johns-Manville Corporation in the amount of $750,000. From that time until the present, Hatten’s practice has been devoted exclusively to the representation of asbestos victims. He has won dozens of jury trials, and he has successfully prosecuted landmark appeals in the Virginia Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He has published articles concerning asbestos litigation in the Washington & Lee University Law Review, the VTLA Journal, the Texas Lawyer, and the Washington Legal Times.

12350 Jefferson Ave Suite 300

Newport News, VA 23602

Local: (757) 320-5171

www.pwhd.com

• Kalfus & Nachman - Mesothelioma Lawyers

There are three types of Mesothelioma: Pleural, Peritoneal and Pericardial. In Pleural Mesothelioma, the cancer cells attack the pleura, or lung lining. In Peritoneal Mesothelioma, the cancer cells attack the abdomen lining. In Pericardial Mesothelioma, the cancer cells attack the heart lining.

Mesothelioma advances in 4 main stages:

• Stage I: The cancer is found in the lining of the lung and usually limited to only one side of the chest

• Stage II: The cancer has spread to other organs within the chest cavity, such as the heart or lymph nodes

• Stage III: The cancer expands to the other side of the chest, or it spreads into the abdominal organs. The lymph nodes outside the chest affected.

• Stage IV: The cancer spreads to different parts of the body beyond the chest area (liver, brain, bone, etc).

Mesothelioma is a terminal disease and there is currently no cure. Because of the rapid spread of this type of cancer, the estimated life span is typically 24 months after diagnosis. If the cancer is detected early and treated aggressively, about 50% of those patients reach the two-year mark, and about 20% survive five years. Factors such as the health of the patient, amount of asbestos exposure, and the stage of the disease are factors in the progression of the disease.

There are countless resources for victims of this type of cancer. Hope and faith are driving forces in the fight against Mesothelioma. The support networks, counseling services, and financial assistance organizations are plentiful, and people who are diagnosed with Mesothelioma will not go without the help they need. Programs for patients, family members, caregivers and friends are set up in many states.

If you have been exposed to asbestos, contact the personal injury lawyers at Kalfus & Nachman

Kalfus & Nachman PC

749 J Clyde Morris Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23601

757.245.4878

www.kalfusnachman.com