Mesothelioma is a carcinogenic disease that affects the internal organs of human body (abdomen, tissues in the lungs and chest) and in later more developed stages of the disease it may spread to other locations in the body. Symptoms of the disease are depending on the localization of the cancer and may include: chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, anemia, abnormal blood clotting, obstruction of the bowels, abdominal pain, etc.

People who experience the highest risk of getting diseased with Mesothelioma are those working in the production of asbestos or in industries where asbestos is used.

In general, there exist three forms of treatment of people diagnosed with Mesothelioma: surgery, radiation treatment and chemotherapy. The localization of the cancer and the level of its progress in the human body are the determining factors on choosing the proper treatment method which itself is very expensive and very often the common medical insurance of the diseased person cannot cover all expenses. For this reason victims have a few options for additional financial aid by turning for help to the legislature of Mesothelioma Law.