When I was first diagnosed in 1998 with mesothelioma, my life got put on hold for two years. I was 29 years old. I went to work one day and had a really bad stomach ache. I was doing some work and couldn’t raise my arms over my head. I went to the doctor and they found a couple of masses. I was totally ignorant at the time about what they were talking about. They did more tests and I ended up doing a 31-day stay in the hospital before they finally found out what was wrong. I met so many doctors. I finally overheard a doctor in the hall mention the dreaded c-word, and they came in and gave me the bad news. They told me the cancer was inoperable stage 4 cancer, what turned out to be mesothelioma in two places, the lung and abdomen.
I found Michael and Eric from one of their commercials. I gave them a call. Michael was really nice, and after I met Michael, he had me come in to meet Eric, Dwight, and the staff. I came in and they introduced me around.
I had never been involved with a lawsuit before. I was getting information overload at the time. I was receiving a medical education that I never wanted, I was trying to keep working, and I realized that I needed to do something to take care of my family.
I worked a lot with Dwight and Joel. Eric would keep me abreast of things. It was all new to me, and they were great guys. Michael and Eric are lucky to have them. Everyone in the office was really nice to me. I still keep up with Eric.
I’m lucky to be one of the longest-surviving mesothelioma patients in the country, living over 20 years. I wouldn’t do anything different; If I had to do it again I’d go with Serling & Abramson, P.C..
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What are My Chances of Getting Lung Cancer from Asbestos?
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What is an Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust?
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How to Know if You Have a Roundup Claim
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Asbestos Exposure on Navy Ships
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Asbestos Litigation: What You Need to Know
Asbestos Litigation Exposure to asbestos-containing products is linked to severe health risks, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. Victims of asbestos-related diseases may face life-altering consequences, including significant medical expenses and a need for long-term care. Consequently, many...
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4 Key Insights into Compensation for Asbestos-Related Claims and Asbestos Settlements
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The Serling & Abramson law firm was founded in 1970 by Michael B. Serling. Mr. Serling was the first attorney in Michigan to file a wrongful death action on behalf of the family of a mesothelioma victim. In 1975, a young widow of an asbestos insulator contacted Mr. Serling concerning her husband who had died at age 52. She was left with two young children and was trying to raise them on a $4 per hour job. The extremely gratifying feeling of success in prosecuting the case and securing a sizable settlement for the widow and her children inspired Mr. Serling to continue this work.
Michael soon realized that it was more than just asbestos insulators who were falling victim to asbestos-related diseases. It soon became apparent that mesothelioma and lung cancer were occurring in virtually every building trade and many industrial settings. He dedicated his career to securing justice for all victims affected by asbestos exposure. Today, over 50 years later, Serling and Abramson are still representing victims of asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
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