Mesothelioma Compensation Center Releases Information For Individuals With Suspected Mesothelioma: Why A Biopsy Or Pathology Report Is Very Necessary
(PRWEB) April 17, 2014 -- The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, “Every week we focus on a new topic to educate diagnosed victims of mesothelioma, so this week we want to talk about how important it is to get a proper diagnosis before pursuing compensation. A proper diagnosis of mesothelioma is crucial to a successful compensation claim. The victim, or a family member acting on behalf of a victim too ill to make the decision on their own, needs to order a biopsy or pathology report to confirm mesothelioma is present. From there, we want someone involved to reach out to the Center at 866-714-6466 so we can go over the details of beginning a compensation claim. It is not until mesothelioma is confirmed that a claim can begin so please keep this in mind.
“One common mistake we see families make is putting off ordering one of these tests. We want everyone involved with a potential mesothelioma diagnosis to know that if a loved one has passed and the physician suggested that mesothelioma might have been to blame, there is only a small window of time to order an autopsy.” http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.com
The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "If a medical doctor has suggested to a family the possibility of mesothelioma, but the individual is too weak or sick to have a biopsy done please call us immediately at 866-714-6466 so we can give the family very specific instructions on what must be done to preserve their possible compensation. Aside from what could be extremely significant compensation, we do not want a family stuck with huge medical bills or related costs if the individual actually has mesothelioma." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com
Information About Mesothelioma From The Mesothelioma Compensation Center For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families:
High-risk groups for exposure to asbestos include: the US Navy, 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.
US Navy Veterans account for about one-third of all diagnosed victims of mesothelioma each year. The average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Each year between 2,500 and 3,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is 100% attributable to exposure to asbestos.
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, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Hawaii, or Alaska. http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com
The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, “If you call us at 866-714-6466, we will see to it that you have on the spot access to the nation’s most skilled mesothelioma attorneys, because these incredibly skilled legal experts consistently get the best financial compensation results for their clients." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.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: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm
M Thomas Martin, Americas Watchdog 5, http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.com, +1 (866) 714-6466, [email protected]
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