On March 18, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced changes to the rules concerning asbestos. This final ruling expands the scope of the restrictions authorized by 2016 amendments to the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act. The new ruling will still...
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Why file an asbestos compensation claim?
You are probably aware that filing for compensation can be challenging. Companies responsible for harming someone can fight hard to avoid paying out. If you discover you have asbestos-related cancer and only have a few years or months to live, you might decide you do...
Where does mesothelioma usually develop inside the body?
Any type of cancer is cause for medical concern, but certain cancers are more dangerous than others. For example, modern treatments have drastically increased the survival rate for many common types of cancer, such as breast cancer. However, mesothelioma remains a...
How is mesothelioma diagnosed?
If you work in certain occupations like shipbuilding, construction or demolition work or, you need to be aware of the risk of developing mesothelioma. If this happens, you may be eligible for financial restitution through an asbestos lawsuit. Part of pursuing your...
How does secondary exposure to asbestos happen?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate fiber that causes mesothelioma – a form of lung cancer. People who develop mesothelioma often spend years working with this harmful product. Consequently, they breathe these fibers and develop the disease. However, these are...
How workers exposed to asbestos on the job can protect themselves
Asbestos exposure on the job was very common just a few decades ago. Many industries, including the maritime sector, construction-related businesses and industrial companies used asbestos or performed services that resulted in workers having workplace exposure to...
Why does mesothelioma usually impact older individuals?
When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, odds are that they are relatively advanced in age. This is usually a disease that starts after middle age, and those who are diagnosed are often around retirement age. For example, some sources claim...
Can you identify asbestos?
Asbestos was once extensively used in building materials, but it has since largely been banned because it leads to a type of cancer known as mesothelioma. This is a very dangerous disease and it tends to be fatal, so asbestos is no longer used for most applications....