Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that starts in the organ linings and then metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. It has a slow growth rate at first, which makes workers believe they have safely averted any medical consequences of their on-the-job...
There is no question that living with mesothelioma or another severe asbestos-related disease takes a monumental mental and emotional toll on a patient. It is, therefore, incredibly important to seek guidance and assistance if you’re ill and the world feels dark. ...
If you are exposed to asbestos, your risk level for mesothelioma and other diseases goes up dramatically. This doesn’t mean that people who don't have an obvious exposure have no risk. Asbestos does occur naturally, and everyone is going to be exposed to it to some...
When individuals who are suffering from conditions that could have been prevented – had an individual, employer, company or government entity simply taken care to better ensure those individuals’ safety – they often start researching their legal options. While...
Not all lung cancer is the same. The part of the lung where a tumor develops can have an effect on the symptoms as well as determine the necessary treatment. Occasionally (in up to 5% of lung cancers), a tumor will develop in the upper area of a lung. If it’s higher...
We’ve all seen enough examples of cities in the U.S. with water that’s too contaminated to drink to know that the safety of drinking water is often dependent on how good an area’s infrastructure is. As that infrastructure gets older, if it’s not repaired or replaced,...
Military members assume the government is doing what’s necessary to keep them safe. Many servicemembers don’t realize how little oversight there is to some aspects of military life. Unfortunately, this lack of oversight can negatively impact the servicemember and...
Working with asbestos is dangerous. This naturally-occurring mineral substance is a known human carcinogen, and there is no safe level of exposure. However, it also has many uses in the industrial world, so companies decide to use asbestos anyway. Workers who handle...
Mesothelioma is a deadly and aggressive form of cancer. It develops in the lining of the organs, and many people die not long after their diagnosis. The short-term mortality rate for mesothelioma is so high in part because the cancer is so difficult to treat. It takes...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that was once used for a lot of applications. While asbestos mining stopped in the United States, it’s still found in various places in this country. Before the dangers of asbestos were known, it was used in many products...