The Environmental Protection Agency recently opted to stop fighting a court order regarding asbestos. It was battling over closing loopholes that make it difficult for the agency to compile information about asbestos importing and use. A group of environmental...
Month: June 2021
Month: June 2021
Mesothelioma treatments and their estimated costs
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, heart, stomach and other body organs. It typically develops in individuals who have experienced exposure to asbestos fibers. Unfortunately, it may take decades for symptoms of mesothelioma to...
Did a botched abatement of asbestos cause your mesothelioma?
If you have discovered a substance that you suspect to be asbestos in your home or office, then you're likely aware that there are testing companies that will confirm the identity of the substance that you found. You may not be aware that there is an abatement process...
Maritime workers are particularly vulnerable to asbestos exposure
Louisiana's many bodies of water are part of its rich cultural heritage and thus why maritime work is so big in the state. There are inherent risks associated with maritime work, though. They go far beyond water-related or vessel operations dangers. Maritime workers...
Can you get compensation for mesothelioma from a trust fund?
If you have watched ads on TV about mesothelioma and how to get compensated thousands, millions or billions of dollars because of a settlement, then you may be interested in making that claim. What those commercials don’t tell you is that victims of asbestos exposure...