Hissey Kientz to Hold Testing Sessions for Victims of Asbestos Exposure
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is conducting two asbestos testing sessions in the El Paso, TX area for individuals who may have developed cancers such as mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases as a result of exposure to asbestos. Testing will be take place on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17, 2010.
In addition to the upcoming tests in El Paso, Hissey Kientz is also scheduling asbestos testing sessions in Baytown, TX and Bay City, TX to be held in February 2010. The firm hopes to hold other testing sessions in other selected major cities in Texas during March 2010, and may schedule additional testing dates in Florida or other states later this year.
Individuals who have not been tested within the past year and who were exposed to asbestos for a period of five years anytime prior to 1982 may be eligible for testing. For those who are unable to attend the scheduled testing sessions in El Paso or at another location, Hissey Kientz will issue a voucher that can be redeemed at your convenience for asbestos testing at a medical clinic near you.
At the testing sessions, medical staff will perform a simple chest X-ray, which is examined by a specialist to look for the presence of asbestos fibers. If the X-ray is positive for an asbestos-related disease, a pulmonary function test will be performed to determine how your exposure may have affected your breathing. These tests will help to perform a diagnosis and determine if we may be able to file a claim on your behalf relating to asbestos exposure.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once commonly used in construction and manufacturing for its heat-resistant properties. Asbestos has been used in a wide variety of commercial and industrial products over the last century, as well as in the construction of many buildings and homes.
Numerous studies have confirmed that exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma—a deadly cancer of the heart, lungs or abdomen—and other asbestos diseases. Individuals who have been exposed to asbestos may also be at an increased risk of lung cancer, throat cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, asbestosis or pleural diseases.
Workers who may have been exposed to asbestos on the job include industrial workers (steelworkers, refinery or chemical workers, mill workers, boilermakers, machinists, millwrights), construction workers (carpenters, pipefitters, insulators, drywallers, welders, laborers, operators), railroad workers, shipyard workers and veterans of the U.S. Navy or Merchant Marines.
To learn if you may be eligible to undergo asbestos testing at no out-of-pocket expense to you, contact Hissey Kientz by calling toll-free at 1-866-275-4454.