What to Do if Your Employer Did Not Warn You About Asbestos Risks

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness and suspect that your employer failed to inform you about asbestos exposure risks, it’s crucial to understand your rights and the steps you can take. Employers are legally obligated to protect workers from hazardous substances like asbestos. Failure to do so can constitute negligence, potentially […]

What Constitutes Negligence in Asbestos Exposure Cases?

Asbestos exposure remains a serious workplace hazard, with devastating health consequences such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. When workers are exposed due to employer negligence, legal action can hold responsible parties accountable. But what exactly constitutes negligence in asbestos exposure cases? This blog will explore liability, the different levels of responsibility, how negligence is […]

A Guide to Asbestos Trust Funds

When companies that produce asbestos-containing products file for bankruptcy, they are legally obligated to establish asbestos trust funds. These are designed to provide compensation for the millions of Americans suffering from asbestos-related diseases, including oil refinery workers and pipefitters to Marine Corps and Air Force veterans. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer and legal firm such as […]

A Guide on Asbestos Exposure and Ovarian Cancer

Globally, an estimated 125 million people work in environments where they may be exposed to asbestos. This exposure results in the loss of at least 90,000 lives annually due to asbestos-related diseases, including ovary cancer and mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has received an ovarian cancer diagnosis and suspect asbestos exposure may be […]

COPD & Asbestos

Asbestos exposure has been proven to cause lung cancer and mesothelioma. There is increasing evidence that exposure may also cause Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD as it is commonly known. COPD is one of the most frequent forms of lung disease. What is COPD? COPD is actually an umbrella term for two medical conditions that cause breathing […]

Asbestos and Military Veterans

Asbestos and military veterans who develop mesothelioma from exposure can often be traced back to their working environment in the military. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used for centuries for its heat-resistant and insulating properties. However, it wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution that asbestos became widespread. In the 20th century, asbestos was used in […]

How Does Asbestos Cause Lung Cancer?

Every year around 125,000 Americans die from lung cancer. While the majority of victims develop cancer as a result of smoking, a significant portion are victims of exposure to toxic substances such as asbestos. Sadly, after asbestos exposure, the risk of lung cancer increases five-fold. Those who have worked in asbestos-using industries are particularly at […]

Asbestos-Related Kidney Cancer

The most common form of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma, originates in the tubes inside the kidney that filter the blood and remove waste products. It accounts for about 95 percent of all kidney malignancies. Some important characteristics of the disease include no early warning signs, a number of symptoms that include: Blood in the […]