Asbestos was a highly beneficial material used in buildings and consumer goods to reduce fires. However, studies have shown that people exposed to asbestos particles in the air can develop forms of cancer that affect the lungs and other internal organs. Today,…
Month: August 2023
How to cope with mesothelioma
Long-term asbestos exposure can lead to a medical condition called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the inner lining of the internal organs. This disease often impacts people’s daily lives. People suffering from mesothelioma often wonder how…
Can someone’s history of smoking prevent an asbestos claim?
Some of the factors that increase an individual’s risk of developing cancer are outside of their control. Everything from genetics to the medications parents took before having children could influence someone’s health throughout their life. There are other risk…
Has research helped cover up the danger of asbestos in brakes?
You need evidence to bring a claim to court that alleges another party injured you. That may be relatively simple to get in something like a car crash. A police report stating the other driver was drunk or speeding may be enough to win you the case. Getting the…
Filing for bankruptcy as a tactic to avoid asbestos claims
If you are suffering from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure then you may be entitled to claim against the companies responsible. Many big manufacturers knew about the dangers of asbestos over 50 years ago. But they still continued to use it in their products – in…