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 […]
Why is it so hard to directly link Talcum powder to Ovarian cancer?
Why is it so hard to directly link Talcum powder to Ovarian cancer? Talcum powder (more commonly known as baby powder) is marketed as a safe and gentle product – safe enough to use on your new born child and used in all types of cosmetics. Talc is a substance that absorbs moisture, is useful […]
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 […]
Survivor Rights with Wrongful Death
Survivor Rights with Wrongful Death A wrongful death claim is filed when a person dies due to the fault of another person or entity. These claims generally cover fatal accidents, medical malpractice, or any incident that occurs due to another person’s negligence. Wrongful death claims can be filed by the surviving family members of the […]
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 […]
Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia
Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia Surgical procedures have become a very common practice in today’s day and age. Chances are you or someone you know has been anesthetized at some point in their life for one reason or another. Whether it is for a simple tonsillectomy, or a more complex operation such as a heart […]
Home Waxing Kits Linked to Serious Injury
Home Waxing Kits Linked to Serious Injury What’s beauty without pain? Waxing, as any individual might know, can be one of the more painful beauty routines. Those who are looking to save money and time have turned to home waxing kits, rather than going to a salon. As if the process isn’t painful enough, countless […]
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. […]
What to Include in Your Wrongful Death Claim
What to Include in Your Wrongful Death Claim When someone dies because of the legal fault of another person, the deceased’s estate can file a wrongful death claim. This is a kind of lawsuit that seeks compensation for the loss such as medical expenses, lost wages that would have been earned by the deceased, funeral […]
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 […]