MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR ASBESTOS VICTIMS IN LOUISIANA
A 78-year-old Vietnam veteran recently saw a victory in court when a jury recognized the connection between his daily use of talcum powder and his mesothelioma. The man suffers from pleural mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer that’s associated with asbestos exposure. …
Strict regulations regarding asbestos exposure were enacted decades ago to ensure workers who handled the deadly material were protected from the devastating conditions that could result. Unfortunately, while these regulations sought to protect workers and those who…
If you have done any research at all into asbestos and the diseases and illnesses it causes, you have probably come across both mesothelioma and asbestosis. However, since they have the same cause and some similarities, you might not know the differences between the…
Nearly any adult in Louisiana remembers the day Hurricane Katrina made landfall and wreaked havoc through this state in 2005. It’s hard to believe that was more than 15 years ago when so many New Orleans residents lost their homes and businesses were wiped out. One…
Whether you worked for a company that manufactured housing insulation or you helped install it in or remove it from buildings, you may have had workplace exposure to asbestos years ago. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that most people know has fire…
Most of our readers likely know that asbestos causes cancer, but few people understand just how dangerous this mineral substance actually is and how many serious medical conditions it can cause. Most people only think of mesothelioma when they think of…
The dangers of tobacco use are well-known in modern society. However, many heavy tobacco users became addicted in the years before such information was publicly available. Regardless of when you started consuming tobacco products, you probably feel a sense of personal…
The dangers of asbestos are well-documented. This natural fiber was once used for a host of products and in many industries because of the fire-retardant and insulating properties. Once the dangers were discovered, asbestos abatement became a priority. Unfortunately,…
A mesothelioma diagnosis is a devastating one. There are some treatments that can improve the quality of life for the patients and some that might prolong life a bit. However, this is a medical condition that progresses quickly. Although there aren’t currently any…
Many people who worked around asbestos now suffer from mesothelioma and related conditions. How can you determine if you or a loved one were in a high-risk occupation? Some of the highest risk jobs for asbestos exposure are: Mechanics: Brake systems used to contain..