Mesothelioma Lawyers, asbestos cases-Malignant mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure Contact a lawyer using our case submission sheet. Your Inquiry will be reviewed by lawyers handling Mesothelioma matters. Malignant mesothelioma is a serious disease caused by asbestos.
Malignant mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure.
The cancer has a latency period of 20 to 50 years. In other words there is a wide gap between initial exposure and development of the disease. The average development time is between 35 and 40 years. In rare cases the cancer has appeared in less than 20 years. The likelihood of getting Mesothelioma increases the longer and more intense the exposure to asbestos.