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 […]
Getting Started with Your Asbestos Lawsuit
Getting Started with Your Asbestos Lawsuit The dangers of asbestos exposure are well-known by now, but proving that your poor health stems from asbestos exposure and that you are entitled to monetary compensation because of it can be tricky. Asbestos was common in a number of American industries for close to 100 years; it hasn’t […]
Recent verdict raises talcum powder concerns
Recent verdict raises talcum powder concerns Earlier this week, Johnson & Johnson was held responsible for failing to disclose talcum powder could cause ovarian cancer and ordered to pay $72 million in damages to the family of a woman who died of the cancer. For decades, Jacqueline Fox used Johnson & Johnson’s talc based products, […]
Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Ailments
Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Ailments Everyone makes mistakes. It’s simply human nature and no one is exempt. As much as we may not want to admit it, this means that the doctors who treat us can make a mistake now and then, too. When it comes to medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation. […]
Pedestrian Rights in Auto Accidents
Pedestrian Rights in Auto Accidents Car accidents are always scary occurrences, but they are especially frightening when pedestrians are involved. Hitting a pedestrian with an automobile at speeds over 30 miles per hour usually result in severe injuries or a fatality, but even speeds as slow as 10 miles per hour are enough to case […]
Surgery Gone Wrong: What Are Your Next Steps
Surgery Gone Wrong: What Are Your Next Steps Being told that surgery is necessary and going through with an operation can be a traumatic event for a person — both emotionally and physically. However, the positive outcome is what makes surgery worth the initial pain and recovery time. If you find that your condition is […]
Exposed to Asbestos? Know Your Rights!
Exposed to Asbestos? Know Your Rights! According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, over 1 million workers head to work each day with their life on the line. It’s not from falls, accidents or other risks either. Instead, these workers risk their lives due health hazards such as asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure has been linked […]
Is Your Job Putting Your Health at Risk?
Is Your Job Putting Your Health at Risk? While we may not think daily about the quality of the air we breathe, air quality is important to a person’s long-term health. This includes spending time in an area without proper ventilation or an area with above permissible exposure limits for toxins. Construction sites are notoriously […]