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Las-Cruces

In New Mexico, you have a limited amount of time to file an asbestos lawsuit to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages you have sustained. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer can investigate your claim to determine if you have a viable case.

Las Cruces New Mexico Mesothelioma Treatment Options

Las Cruces residents may select Memorial Cancer Center for their treatment. This is the only cancer program in Southern New Mexico that provides medical oncology, hematology and radiation oncology services. Medical providers use the latest advances in cancer treatment, including the Tomotherapy Hi-Art Treatment System and the Varian Linear Accelerator, which treats cancer with radiation therapy. Board-certified medical oncologists treat patients with a variety of therapies, biological agents and chemotherapeutic drugs. Each patient is provided with an individualized treatment plan, which is overseen by a board-certified oncology pharmacist. The center participates in numerous clinical trials to find the latest cancer treatments and drugs.

Another nearby treatment option is the Cancer Blood & Medicine Clinic. This clinic provides early screening, diagnosis and treatment of various forms of cancers and blood disorders, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Las Cruces New Mexico Veterans with Mesothelioma

Las Cruces includes a U.S. Army and National Guard Reserve Center. Asbestos was commonly used throughout military history in military buildings, ships, planes and vehicles. While reserve members may not have as much involvement at bases as active members do, some cases of asbestos exposure have been linked to mesothelioma when there was only one known incident of exposure or only a few instances of exposure.

Las Cruces New Mexico Asbestos Site Exposure List

Asbestos was once a very coveted material that was used in various applications. It is fire-resistant and a strong insulator. This made it commonly used as a protective layer in machinery, wiring, boilers, gaskets and brakes. It was also used as an additive in construction materials like paints and cements. Some of the job sites in Las Cruces, New Mexico linked to possible asbestos use and exposure include the following:

  • Burn Construction Company, Inc.
  • City of Las Cruces Gas Distribution System
  • El Paso Electric Company
  • Farmers Compress Company
  • Haines Sewing Plant
  • New Mexico State University

If you were exposed to asbestos and later developed mesothelioma, contact us to schedule a free consultation with an attorney.

 

 

 

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