Mesothelioma in Navy Veterans: Shipyard Asbestos a Major Health Concern

by Shrader Law | Sep 26, 2013 | Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma in Veterans

Mesothelioma in Navy veterans occurs when exposed to shipyard asbestos. It has recently been at the forefront of the medical and legal arenas. The idea that men who risked their lives for their country decades ago can now be stricken with a deadly form of cancer, has raised concerns about how to provide care for the estimated 30% of mesothelioma patients who were dedicated servicemen. Performing...

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A Guide for Veterans: Mesothelioma as an Occupational Liability

by Shrader Law | Sep 6, 2013 | Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma in Veterans

Veterans with mesothelioma make up one of the largest and most tragic groups of asbestos victims. Those affected come from all of the major military branches and most were likely exposed to the disease-causing agent while on active duty. This gross liability issue has hit the U.S. military hard, but the true sufferers are the victims and their families—who are now facing a terminal diagnosis and...

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The Military and Asbestos: Information About Mesothelioma for Veterans PART ONE

by Shrader Law | Aug 22, 2013 | Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma in Veterans

This three-part series explores issues relating to the major branches of the U.S. Military—including the Navy, Army and Air Force—and exposure to asbestos, a highly toxic carcinogen that causes illnesses like asbestosis, mesothelioma and other types of cancer. In PART ONE, we give a brief overview of how each branch faced potential exposure, as well as a description of the illness itself....

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