Mesothelioma and Depression
Coping with a cancer diagnosis, especially one as aggressive as mesothelioma, often comes with an onslaught of mixed emotions. It’s normal for patients to feel scared, overwhelmed, sad, or even slighted after their diagnosis. However, when a mental illness such as depression takes over, those emotions intensify and may even begin to interfere with a patient’s everyday life. Depression following...
How to File a Mesothelioma Claim
A mesothelioma claim, otherwise known as an asbestos claim, is a type of litigation that allows mesothelioma patients and their families to receive compensation for their illness and expenses related to asbestos exposure. There are three different types of mesothelioma claims that a patient can pursue: personal injury claims, wrongful death claims, or trust fund claims. Types of...
The History of Asbestos
Today, we have a full understanding of the dangers of asbestos, a group of six naturally occurring minerals made up of heat-resistant fiber. However, before the dangers of these minerals were widely known, many industries, from construction and automotive to manufacturing and the military, used asbestos to help protect their labor force from fire. Here we will learn the complete history of...
Mesothelioma & Military Veterans
Thousands of members of the United States Military have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos during service. Because mesothelioma symptoms typically don’t occur until 20-50 years following exposure, veterans who served up until the 1980s may still be at risk today. U.S. Veterans with mesothelioma may be eligible for additional VA benefits, including VA healthcare and...
5 Things to Do After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Getting a mesothelioma diagnosis, whether yours or a loved one’s, can be overwhelming, frightening, and stressful. You might be wondering what you should do first, what types of treatments are available, or what the financial impact of the disease will be. These, and many other questions, may be running through your head in the aftermath, making it hard to cope positively with your diagnosis....
Understanding the Four Types of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops after a patient is exposed to asbestos fibers. Between ten and fifty years following their initial exposure, the patient’s healthy cells mutate and become cancerous. From there, they grow and multiply in the outer lining of the internal organs, including places like the lungs, heart, abdomen, and testicles. The type of mesothelioma is determined by...
How Employers Can Reduce Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace
Asbestos exposure is a nationally recognized health hazard and dangerous carcinogen that leads to the development of mesothelioma – an aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the internal organs. While steps have been taken to regulate and reduce the use of this substance, the fact is that asbestos still exists in many places where we live and work. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure...
10 Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer
If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another illness related to asbestos exposure, it can be difficult to know where to start. You’re faced with a number of decisions to make, including which doctor should treat you, how your family and loved ones will be financially taken care of, and whether or not you should hire a lawyer. Choosing the best lawyer for you...