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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers almost all of the internal organs. Every year, two to three thousand more people are diagnosed with this disease. Mesothelioma most often affects the lining of the lungs, the heart and the abdomen.

Exposure to asbestos fibers is the primary cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos is found in many everyday consumer products, such as, insulation, cement, brakes, shingles, and flooring. Workers who manufactured and handled these products on a daily basis for years are at the greatest risk for contracting mesothelioma.

Manufacturing companies that were aware of the dangers of exposure to asbestos, knowingly exposed their employees to these hazards. Therefore, it is safe to say, millions of Americans have been exposed to the dangers of asbestos fibers. Most new cases of mesothelioma appear in men fifty to seventy years of age, since it is difficult to diagnose and often goes undetected. Mesothelioma is usually in an advanced stage when initially discovered.

If you live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or the surrounding area and you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos fibers or has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to learn about your legal rights and obtain the justice and compensation you are entitled to for being subjected to this illness.

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