Growing Number of Talcum Powder Users File Lawsuits A recent settlement between Colgate-Palmolive Co., and a plaintiff from Pennsylvania who developed mesothelioma after using their talcum-powder based products, is part of a growing number of lawsuits against health giants such as Colgate-Palmolive Co., and Johnson & Johnson for their failure to warn consumers that their […]
A Misdiagnosis Can Lead to a Medical Malpractice Suit
A Misdiagnosis Can Lead to a Medical Malpractice Suit When placing your health, well- being, and perhaps your life in the hands of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals, you trust that you will receive the highest level of care. Unfortunately, sometimes medical professionals fail to uphold and provide that standard of care, which can lead […]
Asbestos Insulation
Asbestos Insulation Before people knew about the dangers of asbestos, asbestos was known as this “miracle mineral,” used in a myriad of ways. From fire and sound proofing, to caulking and brake linings, the mineral’s heat resistant qualities, high tensile strength, and abundance made it a popular building material in the mid-20th century. Its numerous application […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – 2017
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – 2017 The National Cancer Institute places lung cancer as the leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. One out of every four cancer deaths is attributable to lung cancer, and in 2016 alone The America Cancer Society an estimated 158,080 people passed away from this disease. […]
Allegheny County Asbestos Exposure
Allegheny County Asbestos Exposure In 2013, the EWG Action Fund reported that out of all the counties in Pennsylvania, Allegheny County in western Pennsylvania had the highest number of asbestos-related deaths from 1999-2013, and the highest number of asbestos-related deaths per year. Pennsylvania is one of six states that have asbestos-related death rates higher than […]
Uncommon Asbestos Applications in the Past
Uncommon Asbestos Applications in the Past Throughout most of the 20th century, asbestos was a popular building material that became standard in manufacturing, industrial industry, and in many households. Today, when we think of asbestos, we might imagine insulation, siding, roofing, and vinyl floor tiles as common asbestos applications. However, because of its appearance, sound proofing, […]
Misconceptions about Mesothelioma
Misconceptions about Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is not lung cancer One of the most common areas of the body where mesothelioma develops is the lung, and because of this, many misunderstand mesothelioma to be a type of lung cancer. In actuality, mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium – found in the lining of the heart, lungs, abdomen, […]
Asbestos Exposure Among Navy, Air Force, and Army Veterans
Asbestos Exposure Among Navy, Air Force, and Army Veterans From naval ships, to aircraft carriers, to army barracks, asbestos use remained the popular building material for nearly 50 years in the military, which resulted in asbestos exposure among thousands upon thousands of military personnel. Its widespread use in this industry, coupled with the long latency […]
Asbestos Imports Double in 2016; EPA Moves Forward with Potential Ban
Asbestos Imports Double in 2016; EPA Moves Forward with Potential Ban In 2002, that last asbestos mine in the United States closed and since then all asbestos in the country today has had to be imported. Contrary to popular belief, asbestos is not banned in the U.S., but is heavily regulated. Shipments must be carefully moved so […]
Naturally Occurring Asbestos, A Non-Occupational Threat
Naturally Occurring Asbestos, A Non-Occupational Threat While mesothelioma is largely an occupational disease, some cases can be attributed to exposure from the environment – after all, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Asbestos can be found naturally throughout the United States, but some parts of the country contain more of these tiny carcinogenic fibers than others. While […]