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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that strikes the mesothelium, a thin layer of cells lining the internal organs. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease and affects the pleural lining of the lungs and accounts for over 70% of diagnosed cases. Pericardial mesothelioma affects the lining of the heart while peritoneal mesothelioma affects the abdominal tissues. Exposure to asbestos is a major risk factor for this disease.

Some warning signs of mesothelioma include shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing, wheezing or hoarseness, weight loss, abdominal swelling, anemia and fatigue and difficulty swallowing. Asbestos is found in many work environments and workers often bring it home to their families on their clothes, shoes and bodies, causing secondary contamination and exposure to the asbestos fibers.

Workers who may encounter exposure to asbestos fibers include those working in mines, factories, shipyards, railroads, construction sites, steel mills, power plants, oil refineries, chemical and cement plants and our nations’ schools.

If you are employed in an asbestos risk-related environment the mesothelioma attorneys at The Cochran Firm would like to talk to you if you have questions and concerns regarding this disease. Our attorneys are dedicated to obtaining fair and just financial compensation for our clients and will work quickly and effectively to do so.

Please contact the Dothan, Alabama office of The Cochran Firm today if you suspect you are a victim of exposure to asbestos or have already been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

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