It’s most common sign is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (which is a sac that surrounds the heart).

Symptoms of mesothelioma may not even appear until a couple of decades after the exposure to asbestos. Some of the signs includes shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. Although the incident of mesothelioma is still relatively low . There are still about 8 to 50 cases per 1,000,000 in developed Western countries. As compared to 1,000 per 1,000,000 for lung cancer.

When Mesothelioma is detected. Any legal action if desired should be taken as soon as possible as any procrastination will weaken your chances of a legal claim. This is especially true as the law varies from state to state.

The first thing you should do is to look for a lawyer who is experience in handling Mesothelioma case. This should’nt be too difficult as there are many such lawyers out there, train to handle Mesothelioma cases these days. He would then review your options and propose if you should handle the case inside or outside of court. However, bear in mind that such cases can take years to settle, so you have to be prepared to wait. An important aspect to take note is to ensure that your Mesothelioma lawyer works on a contingent fee, which is a percentage of the claim amount. This safe guards you from any hefty lawyer fee later on, should your claim fail.

In conclusion, the fight against mesothelioma, whether the disease or the lawsuit can be very wearing. Priority should be given to the welfare of the patient to motivate and preserved.