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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the internal organs of the body. Seventy percent of mesothelioma cases involve the lining of the lungs. The other organs usually involved are the linings of the heart and abdomen. Exposure to asbestos is the only recognized cause of mesothelioma.

Workers have been exposed to the dangers of asbestos for decades even though many manufacturers of asbestos and employers were aware of the hazards. In fact, millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos through the years. Asbestos is found in factories, schools, shipyards, construction sites and manufacturing facilities. Unsuspecting workers have brought asbestos fibers home on their shoes and clothing to their families.

Mesothelioma symptoms take years to materialize in most cases. The symptoms may be ignored at first, or be attributed to everyday common ailments. Some of these symptoms are shortness of breath, back pain, chest pain, a persistent cough, difficulty swallowing, weight loss and fatigue. There are three thousand new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed every year in this country.

If you live in Jackson, Mississippi or the surrounding area and you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos or are presently suffering from mesothelioma, please contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney at The Cochran Firm Jackson, Mississippi office today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to learn about your legal rights and whether you are entitled to compensation.

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