Mesothelioma & Marine Corps Veterans

Marines Were Continually Exposed to Asbestos Those who served in the Marine Corps were exposed to asbestos every day because it was extensively used in the cement pipes, ceiling tiles, wall insulation and roofing that were used to construct the barracks in which they lived. It was also built into the barrack’s foundation as well as the […]

IVC Filter Defect Lawyers

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have been used for over 40 years to help block blood clots that could cause a pulmonary embolism. Though at one point rarely used, the approval of removable IVC filters helped increase their popularity; around a quarter of a million Americans now have one of these devices. Unfortunately, thanks to […]

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 […]

Mesothelioma Surgery

In a study titled Surgical Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma published online April 5, 2011 in Current Treatment Options in Oncology, authors Andrew Kaufman and Raja Flores note that even though surgery is an accepted form of treatment for pleural mesothelioma, controversy still exists as to whether it really does increase change of survival and whether […]

Pleural Plaques

Asbestos exposure can cause medical conditions other than mesothelioma. Pleural plaques, like mesothelioma, usually develop after a latency period of at least 20 years. However, they have been reported cases in which the disease developed in less than ten years after the initial exposure to asbestos. Patients with pleural plaques do not exhibit any specific symptoms. […]

Asbestos-Related Diseases

There two main groups of asbestos: Amphibole, which is characterized by straight, needle-like fibers. The commercial forms of amphibole include crocidolite or blue asbestos, and amosite or brown asbestos. Both of these forms are mined in South Africa and Australia. Serpentine, which is characterized by curly fibers. Chrysotile or white asbestos is the only form that is used commercially. It is […]

Lawyers for Navy Veterans with Mesothelioma

Many Navy veterans who served prior to 1980 are being diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in their past. The War-Related Illness and Injury Study Centers (WRIISC) has published an explainer on asbestos exposure among servicemembers. One of the most important points the group shares is that Navy veterans are at the highest risk of developing […]

Asbestos-Related Esophageal Cancer

Although a cure is possible, treatment for esophageal cancer takes place over an extended period of time, which infringes on quality of life. The treatment options include esophagectomy, a procedure to remove all or part of the esophagus. This method carries a high rate of mortality. Nonsurgical treatment includes radiation and chemotherapy, either alone or […]

Radiation Therapy to Treat Mesothelioma

While radiation is rarely used as a first-line therapy for mesothelioma, it is more commonly used either as palliative care or as an adjuvant therapy to help remove remaining cancer cells after surgery. Doctors may recommend radiation as a primary treatment if a patient has low-stage mesothelioma but is not a good surgical candidate. Despite extensive […]

Sports Concussions & Head Injury Lawyers

Sports are an important part of our culture, loved not only for the entertainment they provide, but also by athletes by the opportunity to improve their skill, connect with other athletes, and compete on a national stage. However, sports do come with risks as well. Sprains, strains, and fractures happen every year in accidents. So […]