Corcoran is a Kings County city that, like most areas in California, has been affected by the harms of asbestos. Exposure to asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, a deadly and aggressive form of cancer. When your mesothelioma or the diagnosis of a loved one was caused by a party that bears legal responsibility for exposing you to asbestos, you may be entitled to receive significant legal compensation.

The Ledger Law Firm’s team is led by Emery Ledger, a mesothelioma lawyer who is nationally acclaimed for helping deserving mesothelioma victims recover millions in compensation. When you talk to a dedicated Ledger Law mesothelioma lawyer, you will receive caring and compassionate legal counsel that helps you receive justice and recover owed compensation for an asbestos-related disease caused by a responsible party.

How Does Exposure to Asbestos Cause Mesothelioma?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can turn toxic once it enters the body. This process occurs quite easily if asbestos-containing materials age, are drilled or are disturbed in such a way that the microscopic fibers of asbestos enter the air. Once this occurs, it is easy for exposed individuals nearby to swallow or inhale the fibers.

Most known cases of asbestos exposure were caused at military and construction jobsites, as asbestos was highly regarded for its durable nature and chemical-resistant attributes. Over time, however, it became clear that asbestos was dangerous to human health, which led to its ban in the 1970s. Still, the threat of asbestos and mesothelioma remains, thanks in part to the fact that many older buildings and homes built with asbestos-containing materials still exist.

Additionally, ingesting or inhaling asbestos does not become deadly overnight. In fact, it can take decades for an initial asbestos exposure to turn into cancerous mesothelioma. This pernicious facet of asbestos exposure makes diagnosing and treating mesothelioma quite difficult, which helps explain why fewer than 1 in 10 mesothelioma patients survive more than five years after diagnosis.

California has lost more lives to asbestos-related diseases than any state in the country, and Corcoran’s Kings County has shared in the state’s suffering from asbestos-related illness.

Asbestos Exposure in Corcoran and Kings County

According to estimates provided by the CDC, it is thought that 69 residents in Kings County passed away from asbestos-related diseases between 1999 and 2013. If you have reason to believe that asbestos exposure played a role in your diagnosis or the mesothelioma diagnosis of a recently deceased loved one, speak to a Corcoran mesothelioma lawyer at Ledger Law.

Talk to a Corcoran Mesothelioma Lawyer

California law gives mesothelioma victims and surviving loved ones alike the right to pursue legal compensation for a mesothelioma diagnosis that was caused by a wrongful asbestos exposure. When you reach out to a Ledger Law attorney, we will review and thoroughly investigate your case to determine who is responsible for exposing you or a loved one to the dangers of asbestos. If you have proof that your diagnosis was caused by a responsible party, it is likely that you will be entitled to significant compensation.

Contact us today to speak with a Corcoran mesothelioma attorney who will fight for your right to receive justice and legal compensation.