The law firm of Reyes, O’Shea & Coloca, P.A. concentrates in representing asbestos victims and in particular victims who have been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. Although the firm is based in Florida it has nationally represented victims of malignant mesothelioma in numerous states through out the country. Being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma is a traumatic experience which leaves the individual asking numerous questions. In this site, we have attempted to provide basic information and answers to commonly asked questions regarding asbestos, to at least give a brief overview of what asbestos is and does to the human body. Our firm is ready and able to provide additional information, answers and assistance to asbestos victims who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. For further information or a free consultation please contact us via e-mail, telephone or our sign in page.

Malignant Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is virtually always caused by exposure to asbestos Malignant mesothelioma has a latency period of fifteen to forty years. This means that the individual who was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma today was first exposed to asbestos fifteen to forty years earlier. Therefore, the usual person diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma is between the ages of fifty (50) and eighty (80).  He or she worked in the construction industry as an insulator, plumber, pipefitter, carpenter, boilermaker, sheetmetal worker, painter, shipyard worker, iron worker, refinery worker, power plant worker etc... However in addition to the typical person diagnosed with mesothelioma there are many individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma who cannot identify where or when they would have been exposed to asbestos. Thus, it is very important for all individuals who are diagnosed with mesothelioma to consult with an attorney experienced in the area to review his/her work history and social history for exposure to asbestos.

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