Experienced NYC Asbestos Exposure Lawyers

Experienced NYC Asbestos Exposure Lawyers Mesothelioma is a life-threatening type of cancer that is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or a loved one has died from this devastating disease, you deserve answers and an opportunity to pursue justice. At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., our experienced New York mesothelioma lawyers help clients pursue personal injury and wrongful death claims for asbestos exposure. Our lead attorney, David Perecman, has been practicing law in New York for more than 30 years. Based in Manhattan, we serve clients in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester. For a free consultation with a dedicated attorney, contact us today. Holding Property Owners and Manufacturers Accountable Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, the lining that covers the lungs and other internal organs. Most people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma have been exposed to high levels of asbestos in their workplaces or while performing home repairs and maintenance. Asbestos was heavily used in insulation through the 1970s. Under New York state and municipal law, property owners have specific asbestos abatement responsibilities. Manufacturers also have a responsibility to avoid including materials that are known to be dangerous, including asbestos, in their products. People who have developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure have several potential legal remedies under personal injury law.