Two Sides of Brutal Cancer-Pleural Mesothelioma PART II of II

by Shrader Law | Feb 12, 2014 | Mesothelioma

This educational two-part series will explore in detail the two most common types of mesothelioma, a rare and particularly aggressive form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos in anywhere from 80-90 percent of diagnosed cases. Mesothelioma can form in any of four different organs but is most commonly seen in just two—the pleura and the peritoneum. First we will look at the most...

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A Secondary Danger of the World Trade Center-9/11 Asbestos Exposure

by Shrader Law | Feb 11, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Most people have seen images, on television or in magazines, of the colossal rolling cloud of white-gray dust that permeated the streets of lower Manhattan on 9/11, but they may not realize just what dangers it likely contained—namely, asbestos exposure. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, that very different kind of danger reared it’s ugly head—resulting from debris...

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The Facts About Families of Veterans and Mesothelioma: Occupational Exposure in the Military, PART I

by Shrader Law | Feb 11, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Most veterans with mesothelioma were unaware of the occupational danger that the U.S. Military was inadvertently placing them in when working with and living amongst asbestos. And in their oblivion, many veterans also exposed their families at home to dangerous asbestos fibers. Military families were exposed to asbestos during the heyday of its usage—which stretched mostly between World War I...

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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Go Hand-in-Hand

by Shrader Law | Feb 11, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Medical professionals agree that mesothelioma and asbestos go hand-in-hand. Asbestos is not manmade and actually occurs naturally as a mineral that has amazing heat and fire resistant characteristics. These properties made it valuable as an insulation material. Indistinguishable is the literal translation of the word asbestos. Asbestos literally translates to mean “indistinguishable” from...

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Mesothelioma, Asbestos and the Law: Help for Victims

by Shrader Law | Feb 10, 2014 | Mesothelioma

If you’re having a hard time understanding the complex and intricate world of mesothelioma, asbestos and the law—help is available for victims through an experienced and qualified attorney. An asbestos attorney that has handled cases like yours can give you detailed and up-to-date information about how to proceed with filing a claim and also how the overall legal process will unfold. A general...

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