Mesothelioma Help for Injured Vets

by Shrader Law | Aug 13, 2014 | Mesothelioma

It is a fact that, amongst U.S. veterans that served between the 1930s and 1970s, mesothelioma rates are disturbingly high. In detail, today’s vets make up about 30 percent of all diagnosed cases. That’s as many as 1000 veterans diagnosed with a rare, aggressive and terminal cancer each year. Sadly, many of these victims survived combat-sometimes through multiple deployments-only to be fatally...

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Mesothelioma – Stages of the Disease

by Shrader Law | Aug 13, 2014 | Mesothelioma

This month we will cover two sides of mesothelioma: the legal attributes and the medical attributes. Each side of this disease can be heavily daunting. One side of the coin gives you a diagnosis that in a large majority of the cases is fatal within 2 years. There are many obstacles to cover to prolong life and protect and preserve the quality of life that remains. The other side of the coin...

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The Process of Asbestos Legal Recourse

by Shrader Law | Aug 12, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Occupational Exposure in the Military It is a fact that, amongst U.S. veterans that served between the 1930s and 1970s, mesothelioma rates are disturbingly high. In detail, today’s vets make up about 30 percent of all diagnosed cases. That’s as many as 1000 veterans diagnosed with a rare, aggressive and terminal cancer each year. Sadly, many of these victims survived combat-sometimes through...

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Mesothelioma and Navy Veterans Have a Sad History

by Shrader Law | Aug 11, 2014 | Mesothelioma

One of the worst risks of asbestos exposure for people is mesothelioma. Navy veterans are an especially hard hit group from mesothelioma, making up around one third of all mesothelioma cases. Asbestos is a silicate mineral that was used for its heat resistant and insulation qualities. Although banned since the late 1980’s, asbestos is still used in various manufacturing products. Asbestos was...

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Mesothelioma Lawyer – History of Legislation for Asbestos

by Shrader Law | Aug 11, 2014 | Mesothelioma

In 1970, The Occupational Health and Safety Act was passed, resulting in the first standards for asbestos in the workplace. In 1971, The Environmental Protection Agency determined asbestos is a hazardous air pollutant. In 1976, The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety calls for a ban on asbestos in the workplace. In 1989, The Environmental Protection Agency issues the “Asbestos...

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