Mesothelioma Latency Period

Mesothelioma is a non-communicable disease. There are certain characteristics of diseases that fall into this category: They are not caused by an infection; they result from prolonged exposure to a disease-causing agent like asbestos. They are chronic, meaning they last throughout a person’s lifetime and cannot be cured. They have a long latency period. What […]

Types of Asbestos

Types of Asbestos How Asbestos Is Classified and Used Mined and used commercially for many years, asbestos has been linked to many diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. The U.S. government now regulates six forms of asbestos. However, the U.S. Bureau of Mines has identified over 100 types of asbestos-like fibers, leading some to call for further […]

Asbestos in Power Plants

Asbestos Exposure in Power Plants Power plant workers had a high level of occupational exposure to asbestos because they came in contact with it from more than one source. Given the huge amounts of electricity power plants generate, there is always the possibility of fire. When these plants were constructed, the builders used asbestos-containing floor and ceiling […]

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 […]

Lung Disease: An Occupational Hazard for Painters

Health Risks for Painters Painters often deal with a host of health risks while on the job. From climbing tall ladders to inhaling potentially dangerous fumes, painters are not unfamiliar with taking health risks. Exposure to certain, solvents, additives, pigments, and other materials that may contain asbestos can potentially lead painters to develop serious health […]

3 Mesothelioma Statistics You Should Know

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare form of cancer that is typically contracted as a result of asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, this type of cancer is often fatal to those who get it. If you’re curious to learn just how pervasive this disease is, read on to learn 3 mesothelioma statistics about mesothelioma that you should be […]

Mesothelioma Cancer is a Lethal Diagnosis

Asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma cancer, are mostly a lethal diagnosis. Research has proven that asbestos exposure can cause a cancer that affects the lung lining called mesothelioma. While this cancer has a number of connected causes, asbestosis and mesothelioma are distinctively related with contact to asbestos. The grouping of smoking and contact with asbestos greatly […]

Were Air Force Veterans Exposed to Asbestos?

Until the 1970s, the United States military largely ignored the health risks posed by asbestos. The material was highly desirable, affordable, and easy to acquire, which is why asbestos was widely used in the military for so long. Unfortunately, this deadly material was used in military facilities throughout the country, especially those utilized by the […]

Allyson Romani of Shrader & Associates, L.L.P to Speak at Perrin Conferences’ Event

Allyson Romani, attorney at Shrader & Associates, L.L.P., will be speaking at Perrin Conferences’ Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 6 and 7. Ms. Romani will participate at a panel entitled Daimler: Where do we Belong and Where are we Going? Every year, Perrin Conferences’ lineup of the nation’s […]