One of the reasons that mesothelioma is so devastating is that the average person doesn't notice signs of the condition until it progresses to an advanced stage. The sooner people receive a diagnosis, the more options they have for treatment. If you or someone in your...
Asbestos may be a naturally-occurring substance with a broad range of uses, but it is dangerous. Employers once had little idea about how deadly this mineral substance can be, but modern science has made major progress in this area. Asbestos is now a known human...
The risk for mesothelioma often comes from someone's employment. Given that it takes decades for mesothelioma to develop, those currently coping with a diagnosis may have worked long before sex/gender parity in the workplace was common. Historically, many men have...
Asbestos is a mineral-based fiber that was introduced in the late 1800s as home insulation. The asbestos insulation was used to reduce house fires. Asbestos was so convenient to use against fires that it was put in anything from homes, vehicles, kitchenware, clothes...
Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that affects the tissues lining the lungs, abdomen and heart. Individuals who are exposed to asbestos are at a greater risk of developing this disease. The news of mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating. It is not...
In most jobs involving the known presence of asbestos, your employer must provide you with asbestos exposure protective equipment at no cost to you and other employees. Some of the high-risk occupations requiring asbestos protection include construction, auto repair,...
Louisiana jobs requiring employees to work with or near asbestos may pay well, but the trade-off involves the risk of an asbestos-related illness. Employers must ensure their staff knows how to handle this material with minimal exposure to asbestos particles. The...
Before the turn of the century, cancer was a much more serious medical issue than it is now. Advances in treatments and diagnostic technology have significantly improved the prognosis for those with many forms of cancer. Early detection will improve someone's chances...
As someone who is now living with the symptoms of an asbestos-related disease, it’s important that you have an opportunity to seek the money that you deserve. While the company itself may no longer be able to be sued, you can likely build a case to seek money from an...
Asbestos was commonly used in construction and manufacturing during the 70s and 80s. Now that the dangers of this substance are widely known, its use is heavily regulated and forbidden in many circumstances. The risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases...