Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers the Family of a Diagnosed Victim of Mesothelioma Research Capabilities to Help Improve Compensation Prospects

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Mesothelioma Victims Center, "We get at least one call per week where a family member has called about their parent who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and they are trying to figure out how their loved one could have been exposed to asbestos. Typically we try to help the family by asking certain questions like, 'what type of work did the loved one do?' Why is this type of information vital when it comes to a mesothelioma compensation claim? The more specific the claim is with respect to one, or numerous exposures to asbestos, the better the compensation for the victim and their family." For more information a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their family members can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

The Victims Center believes the following items are necessary for the best possible mesothelioma financial compensation settlements:

• As much information about where or how a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma could have come into contact with asbestos at a workplace.
• This information should include the names of the workplaces, and the specific work areas the diagnosed victim was exposed to asbestos.
• If there was more than one workplace where asbestos exposure possibly occurred, these should be carefully documented with dates, work area responsibilities, etc. 
• Any information about coworkers, including their contact information, who may have witnessed the exposure to asbestos is vital.

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are not talking about asbestos exposure that took place within the last year, or even ten years. More often than not, we are talking about asbestos exposure that took place thirty, forty, or even fifty years ago. This is the part we would like to explain to family members about why it is so vital to have the nation's most skilled and experienced mesothelioma attorneys working in behalf of the victim and their family. Our number one passion is making certain all diagnosed victims get the best possible financial compensation, and if they call us at 866-714-6466, we will do everything within our power to make certain that happens." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

Information About Mesothelioma For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families From The Mesothelioma Victims Center:

The average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old.  Victims of mesothelioma are frequently misdiagnosed with pneumonia. This year between 2,500 and 3,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is 100% attributable to exposure to asbestos.

One-third of diagnosed victims of mesothelioma served in the US Navy. Other high-risk work groups for exposure to asbestos include: shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, manufacturing workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, or construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

The states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include: Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Florida, Wyoming, and Washington. However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Victims Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including: California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio,  Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If you call us at 866-714-6466, we will see to it that you have instant access to the nation's most skilled mesothelioma attorneys who consistently get the best compensation results for their clients." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

For more information about a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos called mesothelioma, please visit the US Centers For Disease Control's web site: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm

Media Contact:

M. Thomas Martin 
866-714-6466

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