Longtime September 11th survivors believe that more people will die from illnesses related to the event than the terrorist attack itself. Each year during the annual naming ceremony of victims, survivors name those who passed the current year. Each year, the list gets longer and longer. This year, the ceremony announced 177 new names. The total victims of those who died from 9/11 related diseases are now over 2,000 people.
About Mesothelioma
There are different forms of mesothelioma. The most common form of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma. This cancer develops in the lining of the lungs. Also, it accounts for around 75% of all mesothelioma cases. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma often affect breathing and the thoracic cavity(chest), and they can often be taken for problems related to other diseases, such as pneumonia, flu, or even lung cancer.
Mesothelioma & 9/11 Victims
Many illnesses like mesothelioma have a long latency period. Therefore, it can take years for cancer to be developed. According to the World Trade Center Health Registry, the toxic cloud created by the collapse of the twin towers exposed an estimated 410,000 people to 400 tons of pulverized concrete, glass and asbestos, which causes mesothelioma, as well as poisonous gases and other dangerous substances.
Launched in 2011, the World Trade Center Health Program treats those living with any post-9/11 health problems. To date, the agency has enrolled close to 90,000 people. Participants include emergency responders, recovery and cleanup workers, volunteers, and even those living or working around the area.
Almost 10,000 registered with the program have at least one 9/11-related cancers. The top 10 cancers are non-melanoma of the skin, prostate, melanoma of the skin, thyroid, breast, lymphoma, lung, kidney, leukemia and colon cancers. This also includes mesothelioma. Over 1,000 people died from cancer. The average age of a first-responder in 2001 was 37. Today, the average age of that group is 55. This age is the most common for a doctor to diagnose cancer.
Financial Assistance
The path to mesothelioma compensation may seem overwhelming. It is important to have a knowledge attorney guiding you through the entire process. We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing until you receive compensation.
A Complex Litigation attorney like those found at The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is critical when seeking help to cover your asbestos-related expenses. Identifying when and where you were exposed to asbestos is crucial to your lawsuit. Experienced lawyers are familiar with companies that used asbestos and know which job sites had a significant amount of asbestos use. Also, they know which products contained high concentrations of the toxic mineral.
Also, consultations are completely free, confidential and have no obligation. The Michael Brady Lynch Firm has successfully represented thousands of consumers and recovered millions of dollars for their clients. Those in the industry from around the country recognize our team of attorneys as some of the most experienced and successful in the country. Our award-winning staff is also sought after for our knowledge of complex litigation, scientific evidence development, negotiation strategies, and trial tactics.
Most of all, our law office is resourceful and dedicated to pursuing any compensation. Because of this, we have received a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, such as inclusion on numerous Plaintiff Steering Committees. We will take whatever legal measures are necessary when fighting for your rights to damages.