Asbestos lung diseases are very serious. This is why many people who discover they have them may become confused when faced with the diagnosis. In the chaos of the discovery of the asbestos lung disease, it helps if one can find his or her center of stability. In order to help you find yours, here is a list of things you must do when you learn you have asbestos lung disease.
Don't panic - The first thing you have to do when the news hits you is that you have to take a deep breath. This will not only help you clear your head but it will also help you appreciate the fact that even though you have an asbestos lung disease, you can still draw air with your lungs. While taking a deep breath, try to savor the air in your mouth and nostrils. Taste the air. When you learn that you have an asbestos lung disease, you will better appreciate just how precious air can be. Breathe in for 5 seconds through your nose. Hold the air in your lungs for 10 seconds. Breathe out through your mouth for another 5 seconds. Close your eye while doing this and imagine the energy of the earth going into your body through every breath that you take. When you feel relaxed, open your eyes and proceed with the next actions.
Get a second opinion - Diagnosing an asbestos lung disease can be quite hard. This is because some of them do not show symptoms while others show symptoms that are similar to so many other diseases. You need to get a second opinion based on a thorough health screening. You need to examine your medical history as well as employment history to pinpoint where you have been exposed to asbestos lung disease in the past. You might have a lot of remembering to do, however, since most asbestos lung diseases only fully develop a long time after a person's exposure to the substance. Getting a second opinion may either give you hope or it may give you the information you need to go about bringing those responsible to justice.
Do your research - The next step you should take is to research about various topics related to your asbestos lung disease. You should, of course, consult medical books in order to find out the possible treatments. You should also learn about the different things you can expect as a part of the symptoms of the disease. Another area you should research on is the law. What sorts of laws are attached to your asbestos lung disease? Will you be able to litigate? Try to study the different terms which you might encounter if you ever decide to litigate. it is very important to decide early on since there is a statue of limitations which prevents people from actually going after a company when a certain time has passed after they learn about their asbestos lung disease.
Get a lawyer - If you have confirmed that you do have a lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos, the time has come to go to the mattresses, as it were. What you need to do first is to go to a lawyer. A lawyer specializing in asbestos litigation should be able to guide you around the many complexities of the law and help you find a way to truly get justice for your illness. When you go to a lawyer, try to find one who is experienced and very knowledgeable in the laws surrounding asbestos litigation. You need to submit proof that you indeed have an asbestos lung disease. By this time, it is already assumed that you actually know whom you are going to sue.
Otherwise, your lawyer can help you pinpoint the company responsible for your illness. When you get a lawyer, try to find one who can be creative in the interpretation of the law. This is because such a lawyer will definitely help you in the future when negotiating with the people whom you are suing. Listen and learn during the litigation process. This will help you understand how your future is being decided and what your lawyer is actually doing to help you.
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