You never want to hear these three words from your doctor: “You have cancer.” This will turn your life upside down, as you’ll have many concerns about your health and what’s to come in the near future. If you’re diagnosed with lung cancer, it’s imperative to work…
Month: July 2019
Manufacturers should be aware of potential asbestos exposure
The children’s accessories makeup and accessories store Claire’s has recalled various makeup sets from its shelves in recent months. Its latest voluntary recall was issued on June 9. The Claire’s JoJo Siwa Makeup Set, Bath/Lot No. S180109 is thought to contain the…
Watch for these signs and symptoms of lung cancer
Lung cancer is a serious disease that is typically accompanied by a variety of signs and symptoms. If you’re in-tune with your health, it’s easier to pinpoint these signs and hopefully catch the cancer before it spreads to other parts of your body. The most common…
Longshoremen wins jury verdict over asbestos exposure
Although asbestos is no longer in common use in the United States and other countries, abatement or removal is still continuing in many communities. Louisiana has a long history of manufacturing or assembling products with the crystaline fiber later assumed to be…
Does the government really protect you from asbestos exposure?
Many people across the country and here in Louisiana are under the impression that the only place you find asbestos these days is in old buildings. Unfortunately, that may not be the case. The Environmental Protection Agency did ban certain uses of this toxic…
Mesothelioma lawsuit clarified by New Orleans ruling
Dozens of companies made the decision to use asbestos in their operations during the first half of the 20th century. Although scientific documents from the 1930s show the possible risk that asbestos poses to the human respiratory system, it was prized as an insulator…