Month: August 2019

Clean air and clean water are often considered a human right. But the reality is that some places have better or worse air quality, and that can have a real cost on quality of life. Those costs may also be medical expenses if people suffer from lung cancer, asthma and…

Asbestos has almost become a catchphrase for the risks that many industrial workers and builders faced for much of the 20th century. The material has been in use since ancient history as an insulator against flame, among other advantages. Although warnings about the…

Sickness is one of the few things that can go wrong for which we don’t often blame other people. After all, who knows what causes a lot of health problems? In a few cases, however, we do know what causes problems. One of the ailments that is ascribed to traceable…

Consumer protections have come a long way since the old proverb “caveat emptor,” meaning “let the buyer beware.” Courts in Louisiana and many other states are empowered to order damages due to faulty products and falsified results surrounding them. One of the largest…

The vast majority of mesothelioma cases involve the lungs. In fact, the data suggests that around 75% of all cases involving this asbestos-related cancer involve the inhalation of the toxic substance. However, you may need to be aware of other, even more rare forms of…