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One of the most common myths about asbestos is that it’s no longer used. Asbestos was once widely used in the United States for many years because of its heat and fire resistance. It was used in construction and building materials, such as drywall, paint, flooring,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The use of asbestos has been largely outlawed in the U.S., but it was very commonly used in commercial and residential settings for decades before significant restrictions were made concerning its use. Asbestos exposure is strongly associated with a fatal form of lung…

When you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis that was tied to your past asbestos exposure at work, it can be confusing to see that many of your past co-workers are still healthy. Why are you sick when others are not? Two people can be exposed to asbestos, and only one…

Mesothelioma is a fatal form of lung cancer that is strongly associated with asbestos exposure. Being diagnosed with this condition can be very upsetting, as can learning that a loved one has been diagnosed. If your loved one has developed mesothelioma, you may be at…

For roughly as long as medical professionals have been able to conclusively diagnose mesothelioma, they have largely found it to be a “male disease.” It is often men who traditionally worked in blue-collar professions and, therefore, were subjected to a significant…