Asbestos Violation is Not a Thing of the Past Asbestos is a product that presently is mostly associated with the past – old mills and textile factories that employed thousands of laborers in the industrial heyday of the United States. Today, asbestos is a widely known carcinogen and precautions and laws have been in place […]
Four Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer
Four Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer If you’ve recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma and believe you may be entitled to compensation, you will need to hire the services of a qualified mesothelioma lawyer. Not every mesothelioma law firm will be suited to your needs, that is why you need to ask certain questions before […]
Positive Genetic Studies and Treatment for Mesothelioma Patients
Positive Genetic Studies and Treatment for Mesothelioma Patients Understanding malignant mesothelioma and the way it develops is significant when discovering prevention, development control, and the eventual lead to a cure. Cancer researchers at the Mayo Clinic have been researching the genetic composition of the disease in hopes to find a connection between the development of […]
Checking for Asbestos in Your New Home
Checking for Asbestos in Your New Home Although asbestos use has been heavily restricted in the United States for decades, homes that were built before 1980 may still contain the material in their floor tiles, insulation, shingles, and drywall. Building materials containing asbestos is not normally dangerous, but they can shed asbestos fibers if they […]
Mesothelioma: Separating Facts from Myths
Mesothelioma: Separating Facts from Myths There are many myths and misconceptions about mesothelioma, the rare cancer often associated with asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is still considered a rare condition, despite how often it’s talked about in the news. The United States government has restricted the use of asbestos in order to prevent diseases like mesothelioma, but […]
Exciting New Developments in Research and Technology Regarding Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer
Exciting New Developments in Research and Technology Regarding Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is rare, aggressive and fatal. Researches are discovering more and more about this disease daily, and with that, they are one step closer to finding more effective treatments. In a most recent study, scientists looked into […]
Exploring the Different Types of Mesothelioma
Exploring the Different Types of Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, or the lining around many of the internal organs. It is a very aggressive form of cancer that can take years to develop, and in many cases symptoms don’t appear until the cancer is in its later stages. […]
Clearing Up the Complexities of Asbestos Law
Clearing Up the Complexities of Asbestos Law According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, 2,500 people have died each year between 1999-2010 as a result of a losing battle with mesothelioma, a malignant cancerous tumor that forms in the lungs. This disease is a result of asbestos exposure, particularly among certain individuals who worked in […]
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Asbestos Disease
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Asbestos Disease Asbestos was once considered something of a wonder material for its durability and its resistance to heat and corrosion. There was a time when it could be found in textiles, drywall, clothing, gaskets, insulation, cement, pumps, brakes, machinery and other building materials. That changed years agowhen it was […]
Mesothelioma Compensation: How Much is Enough?
Mesothelioma Compensation: How Much is Enough? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), asbestos is a name given to a fibrous material that has been used as a fire retardant and insulator. Asbestos is known to be a leading cause of several life-threatening diseases. These diseases include asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. The number of deaths […]