Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that typically comes with a poor prognosis. When your loved one gets a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can be devastating for everyone involved. Initially, you and the other friends and family members may get caught up in the ways…
Month: January 2022
Overlapping symptoms could lead to a mesothelioma misdiagnosis
Exposure to asbestos fibers can have a deadly impact on an individual’s lungs and other internal organs. Unfortunately, the pattern of exposure and symptoms do not always follow a set progression. The same type and duration of exposure can mean a different pattern of…
The latest EPA asbestos evaluation focuses on legacy sources
The federal government often works at a snail’s pace when it comes to health and safety regulations. Efforts have been slowed even more by various administrations over the years that have sided with powerful business interests to advocate for less rather than more…
What should you know about Libby amphibole asbestos?
Libby amphibole asbestos fibers are different, both structurally and chemically, from most others. They’re actually made up of anywhere from three to five kinds of fibers. That means that asbestos-related diseases that people suffer because of their exposure to them…
You can bring a wrongful death claim over asbestos illnesses
Asbestos-related illnesses, like mesothelioma, can be both aggressive and deadly. Although it may take some time before someone presents symptoms of lung cancer or mesothelioma after they worked with asbestos, those diseases may progress quite quickly after their…
Living with mesothelioma: What you need to know
Mesothelioma is cancer that affects the lining of internal organs such as the stomach, lungs, or heart. It is commonly associated with asbestos exposure and takes considerable time to develop. For victims, the slow advancement of mesothelioma generally means a late…
What is the link between asbestos and mesothelioma?
Here is how asbestos causes mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lungs, stomach, or heart lining. When the asbestos fibers are inhaled into the lungs, they can enter the lining of the lungs or inner chest walls and cause scarring and inflammation. Over…
How long will it take to settle my mesothelioma lawsuit?
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a form of cancer that results from prolonged exposure to asbestos particles, you may be eligible for compensation for the resulting damages. However, your journey to filing a successful asbestos lawsuit must begin by…
What types of claims can I seek in a mesothelioma lawsuit?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. This deadly disease exhibits symptoms similar to those of lung cancer such as chest pain, persistent cough and shortness of breath. Since mesothelioma always develops as a result of…