Asbestos & Mesothelioma Litigation
James M. Ridge & Associates, P.C. helps victims of asbestos exposure and their families
obtain the compensation deserved for their suffering. Asbestos exposure can cause
various types of serious illness; including mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining
of the chest or abdominal cavities; asbestosis, a scarring of the lining of the
lungs; and lung cancer. Asbestos has also been linked to causing a higher risk of
developing stomach, gallbladder, larynx, colon-rectum, and kidney cancer.
Exposure to asbestos is common in industrial occupations such as construction, shipping,
insulation, mechanics, sheet metal, textiles, and railroads. Asbestos-related illnesses
can take years to decades to develop. While asbestos is heavily regulated by the
Environmental Protection Agency, it has not been entirely banned from use in the
United States.
The most common symptoms of asbestos-related diseases include shortness of breath
with physical exertion, chest wall pain, fatigue, anemia, abdominal pain, weight
loss, wheezing, and coughing. If you were exposed to asbestos and you experience
these symptoms, you should contact your doctor to be evaluated for an asbestos-related
disease as soon as possible.
If you or a family member has been exposed to asbestos or suffers from one of these
serious conditions please call our office to discuss your concerns and evaluate
a possible claim.
There is No Fee Unless You Receive Compensation
If you're ready to protect yourself and your loved ones, call us today for a free, confidential consultation.
Call us at 312.372.8282 or fill out our Contact Form.