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Like other types of mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. When microscopic asbestos fibers enter the body, either by being breathed in or ingested, they can become lodged in the lining around the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testicles. As the body attempts to rid the body of these fibers, it can lead to the growth of cancerous cells.

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that forms in the lining around the abdomen. Those who have been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma may be entitled to financial compensation—and Levy Konigsberg can help.

Our nationally renowned firm is widely recognized as a leader in mesothelioma litigation. Our founding partners have been fighting for the rights of those diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related health conditions since the 1970s, and Attorney Stan Levy was one of the first personal injury attorneys to pursue mesothelioma litigation in the United States. In our decades in practice, we have obtained a breadth of experience, knowledge, and resources that many other law firms simply cannot match. Most of all, we remain committed to our clients. Our top priority is ensuring that you have the answers and information you need to move forward in your recovery.

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What Is Peritoneal Mesothelioma?

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a form of malignant, asbestos-related cancer that affects the lining around the stomach and other abdominal organs, known as the peritoneum. Peritoneal mesothelioma is less common than pleural mesothelioma, which affects the pleura, or the lining surrounding the lungs. While pleural mesothelioma accounts for about 70 to 75 percent of all mesothelioma cases in the U.S., peritoneal mesothelioma only represents about 10 to 20 percent of cases.

Although there is less research on peritoneal mesothelioma than pleural mesothelioma, the overall outlook for those diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma is often better than those diagnosed with other forms of this type of cancer

What Causes Peritoneal Mesothelioma?

The only known cause of peritoneal mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a group of minerals that has long been used in a variety of industrial and consumer goods thanks to its strength and naturally occurring heat-resistant qualities. However, when asbestos is disturbed, it releases microscopic fibers that can be inhaled or ingested.

When ingested, these fibers can move from the digestive tract and/or the lymphatic system and become lodged in the abdomen. The body’s unsuccessful attempts to rid itself of these fibers leads to inflammation, which, in turn, can lead to the growth of cancerous tumors as inflammation and irritation continues for years or even decades. Tumors typically form as a result of damaged DNA, caused by extensive irritation and inflammation, which can lead to abnormal or excessive cell growth.

Like other types of mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma has a long latency period, meaning the cancer can remain undetected for years. The “latency period” refers to the amount of time that passes between when the cancer begins to form and when symptoms first appear. The average latency period for peritoneal mesothelioma is anywhere from 20 to 40 years. By the time the cancer is detected, it has often spread, meaning the patient has already reached an advanced stage of cancer.

Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Early symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma mimic symptoms of many other gastrointestinal diseases and abdominal disorders, which can make it difficult to detect. People experiencing early signs of peritoneal mesothelioma may suffer from misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, which can lead to delayed treatment.

Some of the earliest signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include:

  • Bloating
  • Abdominal pain
  • Tenderness around the abdomen
  • Constipation, diarrhea, and other digestive issues

Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include:

  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Unexplained and unintentional weight loss
  • Night sweats
  • Fever
  • Fatigue

If you have a history of asbestos exposure, and you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention right away. Be sure to inform your doctor of your history of asbestos exposure and continue to carefully monitor your health for new or worsening symptoms.

What Are the Stages of Peritoneal Mesothelioma?

Similar to other types of cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma is categorized in stages. These stages represent the severity of the cancer’s progression.

The different stages of peritoneal mesothelioma include:

  • Stage 1: Tumors are limited to the peritoneum (abdominal lining) and the extent of cancerous tissues is minimal. There is no cancer detected in the lymph nodes.
  • Stage 2: Tumors remain limited to the peritoneum and have not spread to the lymph nodes, but the extent of cancerous tissue is considered “moderate.”
  • Stage 3: Tumors have typically spread beyond the peritoneum, including but not limited to the lymph nodes, and the extent of cancerous tissue is more severe.
  • Stage 4: Although there is no specific criteria for stage 4 peritoneal mesothelioma, most medical professionals agree that extensive tumors throughout are an indication of this stage.

As with all forms of cancer, early detection and treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma is associated with better outcomes, including longer life expectancy. When cancer is caught in its early stages, it is more treatable, and the prognosis tends to be more favorable. Unfortunately, because of its long latency period, peritoneal mesothelioma is most commonly diagnosed after it has progressed to more advanced stages.

How Is Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treated?

There are several different treatment options for those diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma:

 

  • Surgery: In eligible patients, surgical removal of cancerous tumors (“cytoreductive surgery”) through a process known as a “peritonectomy” can be an effective treatment method when combined with heated chemotherapy. Known as “hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy” (HIPEC), this treatment method is typically done on a case-by-case basis, as it is relatively aggressive. Less than 40 percent of patients qualify for this treatment. HIPEC has been associated with an extended life expectancy of five years or more.
  • Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy (or “chemo”) is the most common treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma. Those who do not qualify for HIPEC can undergo chemo alone, which can help shrink existing tumors and prevent the growth of new cancerous tissue. Common chemotherapy drugs used in the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma include carboplatin, cisplatin, gemcitabine, and pemetrexed.
  • Palliative Care: Palliative care is a specialized type of medical treatment intended to ease symptoms and provide relief to patients living with serious medical conditions. Palliative care is not the same as end-of-life care, though it can provide relief to individuals living with terminal illnesses. Often, palliative treatments are used alongside other cancer treatments, such as HIPEC or systematic chemotherapy. Examples of palliative treatments for peritoneal mesothelioma include paracentesis procedures (used to drain excess abdominal fluid), pain medications, and physical therapy.

In general, the prognosis for individuals with peritoneal mesothelioma is slightly better than those diagnosed with other forms of this type of cancer, such as pleural mesothelioma. The average life expectancy for peritoneal mesothelioma patients who do not receive any treatment is about 6 months. Those who undergo chemotherapy alone have an average life expectancy of 12 months, and those who are eligible for surgery and heated chemotherapy (HIPEC) may survive for five years or more. Approximately half of peritoneal mesothelioma patients who receive HIPEC treatment live for more than five years.

How a Mesothelioma Attorney Can Help

Because mesothelioma, including peritoneal mesothelioma, is closely associated with asbestos exposure, those diagnosed with this form of cancer may be eligible for financial compensation. This is because asbestos manufacturers have long known about the dangers associated with asbestos exposure, yet they failed to warn the public about these dangers, putting countless lives at risk.

If you have been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, or if your loved one passed away from this type of cancer, you have the right to seek justice—and Levy Konigsberg can help.

Our peritoneal mesothelioma attorneys represent clients in New York, New Jersey, and nationwide. Throughout our decades in practice, we have developed a reputation as authorities in mesothelioma litigation and have helped countless clients recover the maximum compensation they were owed for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

To date, we have secured more than $3 Billion in compensation for our clients, including many million- and multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. Our attorneys have served as lead counsel in numerous groundbreaking cases, and we have achieved record-setting results on behalf of those suffering from mesothelioma and their families. Our efforts in this area of law have even led to changes in the law and have helped shape public health policies, making the world a safer place.

As your legal team, Levy Konigsberg will be there to guide you every step of the way. We will handle every detail of your case, from evaluating the extent of your injuries and damages to identifying the liable party and building a powerful, evidence-based case on your behalf. We are here to answer any questions you may have and address your concerns, all while providing the personal attention and compassionate support you deserve.

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At Levy Konigsberg, we fight for what’s right. Our peritoneal mesothelioma lawyers have dedicated their practice to standing up to the biggest companies in the world, including major asbestos manufacturers who would seek to take advantage of the less powerful. No challenge is too big or too difficult for our team—we have the decades of experience, world-class resources, and proven legal acumen to effectively advocate for you and your recovery.

Our multilingual staff assists clients in a variety of languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and more. We offer completely free consultations, either in person at one of our office locations, or by phone. Levy Konigsberg accepts peritoneal mesothelioma cases nationwide.

We handle mesothelioma lawsuits against major companies that exposed people to asbestos and put their health at risk.

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Why Choose Levy Konigsberg?

Since the 1980s, Levy Konigsberg has evolved into a nationwide powerhouse for mesothelioma litigation in the U.S. Our national mesothelioma lawyers have represented numerous individuals and groups of workers, successfully securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts.

 

Our top-rated mesothelioma lawyers have:

  • A massive knowledge of asbestos law and science
  • Decades of experience to their legal practices
  • Tried hundreds of asbestos and mesothelioma cases before juries
  • Secured record mesothelioma and asbestos compensation verdicts
  • Achieved some of the highest peer reviews and ratings available
  • Helped hundreds of satisfied clients

Additionally, we offer:

  • A caring and understanding approach to your case
  • Personalized attention and counsel based on each unique case
  • No upfront costs for handling your mesothelioma case
  • Fast and efficient handling of your mesothelioma case
  • Frequent case updates and reliable attorney accessibility

Understanding the science of asbestos exposure is an invaluable resource. One of the many benefits of our early involvement in mesothelioma litigation is our access to pioneering researchers and experts in this complex and ever-changing medical field. We put these experts to work on behalf of our clients, in the courtroom and in treatment of their disease.

Our lawyers bring to bear on every case a level of experience that can only come from decades of working together toward a common goal—maximum compensation for mesothelioma victims and their families.

Each new generation of mesothelioma attorneys at the firm acquires the skills, techniques, and knowledge of our senior partners through mentoring relationships. Not only does this benefit every lawyer, but it also benefits our clients in the form of consistently successful representation.

 

A Long History of Success in Mesothelioma Cases

Countless lawyers who advertise themselves as mesothelioma attorneys have never actually handled an asbestos case before. In fact, they refer them out to real mesothelioma lawyers for a fee.

That is not how we operate.

We are true, experienced mesothelioma attorneys who personally work on each case from beginning to end. We are always happy to meet our clients, whether at our New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, or Maryland offices, at a client’s home or hospital, or anywhere in the country.

Our legal team has succeeded by negotiating tirelessly with manufacturers of asbestos products and their insurance companies, no matter how influential or uncooperative they are. We are even often able to recover compensation from companies that have long been bankrupt.

Most defense lawyers are familiar with our solid reputation and credentials and know in advance that we will not settle for less than the best possible offer. They know that we build every mesothelioma and asbestos case as if it is going to trial, and we have taken hundreds of cases to juries when a fair settlement had not been offered.

The mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg have also served as lead counsel in major state and federal mass consolidation cases designed to benefit many hundreds of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other types of asbestos-related diseases.

We are proud of the work our lawyers do on behalf of our clients, often in groundbreaking cases against the toughest defendants. Our law firm has obtained landmark asbestos and mesothelioma jury verdicts for exposures to welding rods, cable, asbestos gaskets and packing, commercial talc, and industrial equipment, including the first-ever jury verdicts against welding rod, cable, and commercial talk manufacturers.

Our law firm is frequently referenced by the legal press for our association with the largest and landmark asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts in virtually every category, including various jurisdictions, types of asbestos products involved, and forms of asbestos exposure.

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for victims of mesothelioma and asbestos cancers, and we are prepared to fight for you.

 

Providing Your Case with the Individual Attention It Deserves

Unfortunately, many law firms today use a generalized approach to handling cases of the same type, even those as complex as mesothelioma cases.

With a goal of cutting back on the time spent on each case, they use broad-brush practices and techniques to process cases as fast as they can, often risking the possibility of missing important details in a case and, thus, undermining the goal of negotiating the best possible compensation for their clients.

Contrary to such mentality, we treat every case as if it was our only one. We investigate each case with a team of lawyers, paralegals, and leading experts in the field, all while being in constant communication with the clients, to ensure that we have done everything we could to reach the full potential of each individual case.

In many courts, mesothelioma cases are treated urgently and given high priority. This is particularly true if the claimant is alive. In some jurisdictions, the entire case can be resolved within four to five months; in others, it can take longer.

Here, at Levy Konigsberg, our mesothelioma cancer attorneys do everything possible to avoid delays and move our clients’ cases as quickly as we can. We accomplish this in large part due to the coordinated work of our team members and the fact that every mesothelioma case goes through a strict control and supervision, including regular follow-ups and reviews by the lead lawyers.

Our mesothelioma attorneys update clients on a regular basis, so that they always know of every important development on their case and that it is being taken care of. Our lawyers and support staff take every phone call with a high level of priority and try to answer them on the spot.

If unavailable at that very moment, we call clients back as promptly as possible. It is not uncommon that our mesothelioma attorneys provide clients with their personal cell phone numbers to address any urgent questions that the clients may have in the future.

 

Reach Out to Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys Today for a Free Consultation

Our mesothelioma attorneys fight for justice on behalf of innocent people, including the victims of deadly asbestos exposure. Companies that knew the threat asbestos poses must be held accountable for the illnesses and harm that resulted from their negligence. If you were exposed to asbestos, the mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Konigsberg are ready to help.

Our partners have been honored with an AV® Preeminent™ rating, the highest given, from the nationwide Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Year after year, our partners are designated by their peers as Super Lawyers® and as the Best Lawyers® in America.

While we are proud of our awards and accolades, our clients remain the central and most important part of our practice. Their satisfaction is our top priority. We understand that every client’s case is their whole life. Our attorneys treat each client with the care they deserve, addressing their unique needs and doing our utmost to help them put their life back together as much as possible.

We offer a free initial consultation, and cover the expenses of building your case, so there is no cost to you unless we recover compensation for you.

We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

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ATTENTION: Mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma attorneys. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

  • Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
  • Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
    • Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
    • File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
  • Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

NOTE: We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Since the 1970s, our founding partners were pioneers in championing the rights of asbestos and mesothelioma victims. In fact, Stan Levy was the first personal injury lawyer in the Northeast to pursue an asbestos case and one of the first mesothelioma attorneys in America.

Later, in 1985, he formed Levy Konigsberg with a mission to apply his extensive experience and legal knowledge to seek justice and financial compensation on behalf of asbestos and mesothelioma victims across the United States.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers.

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Levy Konigsberg LLP, a nationally recognized law firm, has built a legacy over three decades, securing billions in compensation for its clients. Led by award-winning attorneys, we specialize in representing individuals and families across the country who have suffered from asbestos exposure and devastating illnesses such as mesothelioma. Our top-rated trial practice holds corporations accountable for exposing workers and communities to asbestos, with numerous testimonials and successful case results.

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