Blog: Asbestos
- Bankruptcy does not end a company’s asbestos liability
Dec 3, 2021
Asbestos is an insidiously dangerous substance. It can cause numerous serious medical conditions, ranging from asbestosis and lung cancer to mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive cancer that develops in the lining of your organs. It is also very slow to develop at first even though it makes people ill very quickly once they notice symptoms. It could be decades before you realize you have developed a medical condition related to asbestos exposure. By that...Read More - Recognize the early signs of asbestos-related lung cancer
Nov 18, 2021
Diseases associated with exposure to asbestos fibers claim the lives of far too many Americans every year. Probably the most well-known asbestos-related disease is mesothelioma, a condition of the lining around your internal organs. However, lung cancer is also a real threat to those who have breathed in asbestos fibers, and the earlier you catch this disease, the more likely it is that you will be able to treat it and control its adverse symptoms...Read More - Did your employer do enough to protect you from asbestos?
Nov 1, 2021
Companies have known about the risks associated with asbestos exposure for many years. Yet, it is not only those manufacturers that used it in their products that ignored the risks. Many employers knowingly exposed their workers to asbestos yet failed to do enough to protect them. Employers are responsible for your safety When someone employs you, they take on responsibility for your safety. While laws have become more comprehensive and specific over time, employers always had...Read More - Who is at risk of illness due to workplace asbestos exposure?
Oct 18, 2021
Asbestos is a mineral substance that humans have used for centuries for a wide array of purposes. In modern industrial settings, asbestos can play a role as an insulator or a fire retardant. Most people will have some amount of asbestos exposure in their lifetimes. However, there are certain people who are more at risk than others for asbestos exposure and asbestos-related illnesses. Who has the most risk for developing an asbestos-related medical condition? Certain...Read More - How can you make winter more pleasant if you have mesothelioma?
Oct 6, 2021
Pennsylvania’s winter weather could make your lung disease worse than ever. Asbestos-related lung conditions such as mesothelioma take time to present. If you only realized you were suffering this spring or summer, you could be in for a nasty shock when the temperatures plummet. Breathing in becomes more difficult when the air is frosty. Lung disease makes breathing more difficult on the warmest of days, so you can imagine how it will feel mid-February when...Read More - How does asbestos exposure harm your body?
Oct 4, 2021
Asbestos is a problematic mineral because while it has an important role in many industries, it can cause life-threatening illnesses. Asbestos-related diseases vary. There are conditions where asbestos scars the lungs and causes damage over time, like asbestosis. There are also conditions like pleural disease, which may lead to pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs) or diffuse pleural thickening. Asbestos can also lead to additional problems, such as the development of cancers like mesothelioma or...Read More - What you should know about asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania
Sep 30, 2021
Asbestos is a family of mineral fibers that occur naturally in soil and rocks. Due to its strength and powerful resistance to chemicals and fire, it became a highly popular material in a vast array of products over the years. Now, it is well-known that asbestos is hazardous to human health, claiming the lives of 39,000 Americans on an annual basis. Although constant exposure to these fibers has been shown to cause numerous incurable illnesses,...Read More - What to know about symptoms of mesothelioma
Sep 7, 2021
Asbestos is a natural material that has been regulated by the government because of its link to mesothelioma. Mesothelioma affects the lungs, heart, or stomach lining and comes from exposure to asbestos fibers. An overview of mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare disease with around 3,000 cases annually in the United States. A person commonly lives 18 months after being diagnosed, but treatment can extend this time. The common life span for 55% of people diagnosed...Read More - What do you do after asbestos exposure occurs?
Aug 20, 2021
Asbestos was once a common mineral weaved into tiling, roof shingles, insulation, and more. Asbestos’s resistance to heat made it valuable, but people did not know that asbestos dust presented extreme dangers. Some older Pennsylvania buildings might still contain asbestos, and anyone exposed to it may worry about adverse health reactions. Long-term asbestos exposure could result in cancer, so it would be prudent to take health-conscious steps after being exposed. After discovering the exposure The...Read More - Different types of asbestos that cause disease
Aug 10, 2021
Though the use of asbestos is now strongly controlled, it is a good idea to know the different disease-causing types. Being aware of these types of asbestos and where they are used can help you determine whether or not you were exposed to them in Pennsylvania. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was at one time widely used in construction. There are two families including amphibole mineral and serpentine mineral. Amphibole...Read More