Illinois chemical plant workers can now seek compensation for asbestos related mesothelioma through the Mesothelioma Compensation Center run by Erik Karst. The center is dedicated to helping many different kind of United states citizens deal with the painful cancer known as mesothelioma.

        Mesothelioma is most often caused by the inhalation or swallowing of asbestos. When inhaled or swallowed, the small fibers lodge themselves into the tissue of the lungs or the stomach, damaging cells and causing inflammation. This damage and inflammation can lead to cells growing out of control and becoming what we know as mesothelioma.

        Mesothelioma can affect people who were employed as chemical plant workers in particular, as many of the materials they handled contained asbestos. However, along with chemical plant workers, the Mesothelioma Compensation Center also urges other high risk workers to seek compensation help from their centers. This includes, but is not limited to; Navy Veterans, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, public-utility workers, chemical plant workers, power plant workers, plumbers, welders, electricians, nuclear power plant workers, machinists, hydro-electric workers or oil and gas production workers.

        If you are seeking help with mesothelioma compensation and contact this center for help, they will ask some of the following questions: “Do you recall specific types of equipment that led to exposure to asbestos such as insulation, gaskets, packing material, or machinery?”, “Do you recall the name or names of coworkers that may have witnessed your exposure to asbestos?”, and “”Were you exposed to asbestos in more than one chemical plant or in more than one state?” These are all important questions related to the asbestos exposure that will help attorney Erik Karst and his colleagues assist you in your case.