Johnson Law Group Continues Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness Campaign with Urgent Warning

Houston, Texas (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

Johnson Law Group, one of the nation’s leading and most successful mesothelioma law firms, has launched the second phase of its mesothelioma cancer awareness campaign with a critically urgent warning for individuals who may have been exposed to asbestos: get regular medical check-ups, regardless of whether symptoms are present or not.

“The earliest symptoms of mesothelioma cancer are often mistaken for a cold or flu, which is why some people fail to get a proper diagnosis until more serious symptoms manifest -- and the disease has progressed beyond the treatable stage,” commented Nick Johnson, renowned mesothelioma attorney and Principal of Johnson Law Group. “That’s why it’s critically important for anyone who has worked in, or currently works in, an environment with a high risk of asbestos exposure to get regular medical checkups, including x-rays.”

In addition, at-risk individuals and concerned family members should be aware of the following:

•     Watch out for respiratory ailments, which may be the earliest symptom of mesothelioma.
•     The combination of smoking and asbestos exposure can be extremely dangerous and increases the risk of lung cancer; smokers are advised to talk to their doctor immediately on how to quit safely.
•     Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that asbestos is a historical footnote that disappeared with the horse and buggy -- while asbestos dates as far back to the 1920s, it was one of the most widely used industrial minerals in the 1970s and continues to be detected even today.
•     If an employer didn’t warn about asbestos in the workplace, then don’t assume that everything is OK -- most people exposed to asbestos were not warned in any way by their employer.

“Regretfully, even following all of this advice cannot undo the reckless damage caused by unlawful employers who opted to put their workers’ lives at risk in the name of profit, convenience or carelessness,” noted Nick Johnson. “However, I along with the experienced and compassionate mesothelioma attorneys at Johnson Law Group can and will fight for victims and their families, so that they are rightfully and thoroughly compensated for their losses, and that the perpetrators of this illegal activity are brought to justice.”    

Individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or are concerned that they may have been exposed to asbestos should contact Johnson Law Group’s specialized mesothelioma attorneys at 1-888-311-5522.

For additional information of media inquiries, contact Brande Nester at 713-626-9336 or at bnester(at)johnsonlawgroup(dot)com.

About Johnson Law Group

Johnson Law Group has expert personal injury attorneys that cannot be matched in knowledge and understanding of what it takes to fight for clients to win. Johnson Law Group offers legal and medical professional investigative skills, expert witnesses, cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art techniques for maximum recovery. Learn more at http://www.johnsonlawgroup.com or by calling 1-888-311-5522.

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