MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR ASBESTOS VICTIMS IN LOUISIANA
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, heart, stomach and other body organs. It typically develops in individuals who have experienced exposure to asbestos fibers. Unfortunately, it may take decades for symptoms of mesothelioma to…
The Environmental Protection Agency recently opted to stop fighting a court order regarding asbestos. It was battling over closing loopholes that make it difficult for the agency to compile information about asbestos importing and use. A group of environmental…
If you have watched ads on TV about mesothelioma and how to get compensated thousands, millions or billions of dollars because of a settlement, then you may be interested in making that claim. What those commercials don’t tell you is that victims of asbestos exposure…
Louisiana’s many bodies of water are part of its rich cultural heritage and thus why maritime work is so big in the state. There are inherent risks associated with maritime work, though. They go far beyond water-related or vessel operations dangers. Maritime workers…
If you have discovered a substance that you suspect to be asbestos in your home or office, then you’re likely aware that there are testing companies that will confirm the identity of the substance that you found. You may not be aware that there is an abatement process…
It’s a common belief that people who suffer from asbestos-related illnesses worked in construction or shipyards. Most people wouldn’t associate it with having worked in a theater. However, from the 1950s through the 1980s, manufacturers used asbestos to make the…
Advice regarding safety around asbestos is often focused on what you can do in advance. If you know you’ll be working around it, for instance, you can buy a properly-rated mask to keep yourself safe. But what if the exposure already happened? Maybe you were unaware…
When you first receive the news, a cancer diagnosis can feel like the worst news possible. However, many people with cancer can undergo treatment that kills the cancer cells, stops the spread to tissue and allows them to go into remission. Although there is no single…
When people talk about the signs and symptoms of mesothelioma, they often focus on issues like having trouble breathing or swallowing. They may mention having a persistent cough or a hoarse voice. All of these symptoms really seem to relate to the disease and the way…
You know that working around asbestos is dangerous, but there’s no choice in your line of work. You’re often around old buildings, working on remodeling projects, and there’s often asbestos in these buildings. To help, your boss gives everyone a generous supply of…