Four Things to Know About Mesothelioma Commercials
Four Things to Know About Mesothelioma Commercials A mesothelioma television commercial is often the first introduction most people have to this rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The commercials usually start with: “If you or a loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma” The information that follows is almost always about reaching a lawyer regarding a potential legal claim. While these commercials help raise awareness about the disease, they often leave viewers with unanswered questions: - Can any attorney represent mesothelioma patients? - What are asbestos trust funds? - How do mesothelioma lawyers get paid? - Why do people with mesothelioma have to call now? Malignant mesothelioma is unique among medical conditions. It is a deadly cancer caused almost exclusively by manmade asbestos products. Those who manufactured these products and the companies that used them often knew asbestos was toxic to humans, but didn’t warn workers or their families. Because of the...