F. Gerald Maples has represented thousands of contract, union, premise workers and secondary exposures to a family member for the past 30 years. Louisiana jobsites click below:
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3 years to file an Asbestos Bankruptcy claim
F. Gerald Maples is a local attorney since 1985 who has recovered millions of dollars for asbestos victims in Louisiana.
PLEURAL MESOTHELIOMA
Pleural mesothelima is the most common type of mesothelioma that forms on the lining in the lung or on the chest wall. About 75% of mesotheliomas are pleural mesotheliomas. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with lung cancer , please contact us.
PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA
Peritoneal Mesothelioma begins in the abdomen. About 25% of mesotheliomas are peritoneal mesotheliomas. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with lung cancer , please contact us.
PERICARDIAL MESOTHELIOMA
Pericardial Mesothelioma starts in the covering around heart. A very rare mesothelioma. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with lung cancer , please contact us.
LUNG CANCER
Lung cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure. A pathology report diagnosing lung cancer is required to file a lung cancer case linked to asbestos. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with lung cancer , please contact us.
LARYNGEAL / ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Throat, Tonsil and Esophageal cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure. A pathology report diagnosing laryngeal/esophageal cancer is required to file an asbestos-related cancer case. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer, please contact us.
STOMACH CANCER
Stomach cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure. A pathology report diagnosing stomach cancer is required to file an asbestos-related cancer case. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer, please contact us.
COLON / RECTUM CANCER
Colon/rectum cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure. A pathology report diagnosing colon cancer is required to file an asbestos-related cancer case. If you or a loved one was recently
diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer, please contact us.
ASBESTOSIS
Asbestosis is caused by asbestos exposure. A ct scan or chest x-ray AND a physical exam or a pathology report with findings of asbestos fibers, fibrosis or asbestos bodies is required to file a non-malignancy claim. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with asbestos by a physician, please contact us.
PLEURAL LUNG DISEASE
Pleural Lung Disease is caused by asbestos exposure. A ct scan or chest x-ray AND a physical exam with a diagnosis of pleural lung disease or a pathology report with findings of pleural plaques, fibers, calcifications is required to file an a non-malignancy claim. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with Pleural Lung Disease, please contact us.
HIPPA entitles every person the right to access his or her medical records and receive copies of them. Many facilities now provide you with online access. If no online access, request a copy of your Radiology records (x-rays, ct scan, pet scan), Pulmonary Function Test report, Pathology report/s, Physical Exam from the facility during your visit.
If your physician asks you if you were exposed to asbestos and/or you are experiencing lung complications then that is a red flag. Get a copy of your records. Contact my office if you were diagnosed with any of the cancers or lung diseases listed above. We will obtain medical records for you if your work exposure and medical information meets the asbestos claims criteria.
F. Gerald Maples
750 I-10 E Service Rd. Suite I, Slidell, LA 70461 | Mail: P. O. Box 55760 Metairie, LA 70055-5760
PHONE: (504) 569-8732 | FAX: (504) 814-2041