Mesothelioma Attorneys in Iowa

Asbestos found in Iowa is said to have been transported through materials brought from outside resources because it is not found naturally within the state.Many professional occupations have been linked to reported incidents of asbestos exposure . These include - power, construction, and chemical manufacturing. Each of these has been deemed among the top-risk occupations in the state. Power plants in particular have been linked to numerous legal claims brought  by workers and their families, who were purportedly placed at risk of asbestos exposure. 

Iowa Mesothelioma Resources

Thousands of people die from asbestos related diseases in the United States each year. Hundreds of deaths in Iowa over the course of the past few decades were caused by mesothelioma. It is known that this rare cancer affects the protective covering for major organs of the body. Mesothelioma most commonly occurs in the pleura, which lines the chest wall and lungs, but may also occur in the peritoneum, which lines the abdominal cavity, the pericardium, which lines the heart, and in extremely rare cases, the tunica vaginalis, which covers the testis.

Many mesothelioma patients and their families are unfamiliar with the disease and available resources for support. The University of Iowa Hospital has a cancer center which is deemed a leading medical facility for cancer patients, with promising clinical trials and treatment options.

Iowa asbestos attorneys can help those seeking to discern their legal options following a diagnosis of an asbestos related disease, and become familiar with other resources that may be useful for their individual circumstances.