Workers who have been exposed to asbestos for an extended period of time may suffer severe health consequences, including mesothelioma. If you are thinking about filing a lawsuit against a company for asbestos exposure, you may be wondering what you need to prove in...
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Study claims no amount of asbestos exposure is safe
People in Louisiana who work in occupations where they face a high risk of exposure to asbestos may wonder how much exposure it takes to develop mesothelioma. One study claims that any amount of exposure can lead to the fatal illness. Is there any safe amount of...
How does asbestos enter the body?
There are many different materials and chemicals that are used in various different industries in Louisiana. These chemicals and materials can be very effective at achieving their goals, but some of them can be very hazardous for the humans who work with them every...
What is asbestosis?
Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can seriously harm the tissues of the body. In some victims, asbestos can cause cancer and subject individuals to pain and significant suffering. Louisiana residents who are exposed to asbestos may also develop another serious...
Different forms of mesothelioma have different symptoms
Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that impacts individuals who are exposed to asbestos. Workers in certain industries, such as construction, plumbing, and demolition, may be exposed to asbestos without knowing that their health is in jeopardy. By the time a...
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay billions in baby powder suit
The dangers of asbestos have been known for a long time. Yet, the painful effects of its use in products and services continue to take its toll on unsuspecting individuals. Those who have been exposed to asbestos can develop a number of illnesses, including...
What illnesses can I get from asbestos exposure?
Asbestos exposure can result in several different illnesses victims who believe they may have been exposed to the dangerous material should be familiar with. Victims and their families should also be aware of the legal options available that may protect them if they...
Workers exposed to asbestos
While asbestos is not as common as it once was in American life, it is not completely banned. The substance is still used in some industries, where workers are exposed to it. For much of the twentieth century, asbestos was used in a wide variety of products. Made from...
Asbestos is still killing thousands of Americans every year
Scientists have known for decades that asbestos can cause deadly lung diseases, and the substance has been mostly banned in the United States since 1989. So, why are people still coming down with asbestosis, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases? There are...
Experimental treatment may help mesothelioma patients
Mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is generally fatal, due to the fact that it is usually not diagnosed until the disease is very advanced. This is significant, as each year an estimated 3,000 people are newly diagnosed with late-stage...