Blog: Firm News
- Are your symptoms related to asbestos injury?
Nov 11, 2018
Most Pennsylvania residents can attest to times in their lives when they just weren’t feeling quite well but were unsure as to the underlying causes of their conditions. There is a difference, however, between suffering a brief episode of ill-health, such as an upset stomach from undercooked food, and becoming debilitated because of a chronic, terminal illness that may have been building up in your body for years without you knowing. This is why it’s...Read More - Should you remove asbestos-laden materials from your home?
Oct 29, 2018
Perhaps you’re one of many Pennsylvania homeowners who enjoys restoration and renovation projects. Whether you have taken on such projects several times in the past or have recently purchased a home for the first time and it needs some repairs, it can be fun and rewarding to roll your sleeves up and create a new look in an old home. If your home was built before the 1980s, there is a good chance it contains asbestos...Read More - Where is asbestos mostly found?
Oct 19, 2018
Many places in Pittsburgh are loaded with asbestos. The trouble is that you may not even know it’s there. Since asbestos is a compilation of fibers so small you need a microscope to see them, it would be impossible to determine if you have ingested or breathed in asbestos. If you worked in a Pennsylvania coal mine, factory or on a barge, you may be at great risk. There are several risks associated with asbestos,...Read More - Things to know regarding mesothelioma prognosis
Oct 10, 2018
If you get a cold or some other virus, the way your body reacts to it may not necessarily be the exact same as another person who comes down with the same illness. Therefore, if you contract a more serious illness, such as one related to asbestos exposure, your doctor will issue a prognosis that depends on numerous factors related to your individual case. Another patient may walk into his or her office with the...Read More - Does your child’s school have an asbestos management plan?
Oct 6, 2018
Pittsburgh contains many schools — some public, others non-profit or parochial. The city itself and surrounding suburbs are beautiful and often include older buildings with intricate architecture that attracts artists and casual tourists who simply enjoy looking at old structures that have a lot of woodwork and complex designs. Sadly, however, if your child attends a Pennsylvania school, he or she may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Your school officials have hopefully executed a solid...Read More - When to suspect asbestos as a source of illness
Sep 23, 2018
When you suffer adverse health, it can be challenging to figure out what is causing your current condition. That’s what doctors are for, right? However, even a doctor may have trouble forming a correct diagnosis if your symptoms include signs that intersect numerous types of possible illnesses. That’s why it is important to be able to give your doctor a background, along with present-day symptoms. For instance, if you show up at an ER with...Read More - How vermiculite and asbestos are connected
Sep 14, 2018
Like many Pennsylvania residents, you may be familiar with the terms vermiculite and asbestos but not have a clear understanding of either. You may even have heard somewhere along the line that asbestos is a potentially dangerous material; however, that doesn’t mean you are fully educated on the topic. There is a dangerous connection between vermiculite and asbestos. To protect your family’s health, it’s a good idea to research to learn more about the health...Read More - Things to discuss with your doctor re mesothelioma
Sep 8, 2018
When a Pennsylvania doctor officially diagnosed your current adverse health condition as mesothelioma, you may have felt like the earth dropped out from beneath your feet. This would be an understandable reaction, especially if you were already aware that this is an incurable cancer. You hopefully have a strong support system in place, as you come to terms with your diagnosis and move forward in life. One of your priorities at this time may be getting...Read More - Mesothelioma diagnosis? Be proactive in your own care
Aug 21, 2018
If you’re one of hundreds of people in Pittsburgh and surrounding Pennsylvania regions who have recently learned they have mesothelioma, you likely have experienced a wide range of emotions regarding not only your present condition but your future, your family and more. You may have suspected that something was wrong for quite a while before your doctors diagnosed your condition; perhaps, you had a lingering cough or chest discomfort that was dragging you down. Mesothelioma...Read More - Pennsylvania has second-highest mesothelioma rate in the nation
Aug 12, 2018
Whether you were born and raised in Pittsburgh or another Pennsylvania town, you or someone you know may have been adversely affected by microscopic fibers in asbestos products. There is no such thing as safe asbestos exposure. While evidence exists to suggest that symptoms of asbestos-related diseases may take a long time to surface, there is no way of knowing how much exposure or how often it takes to contract an asbestos injury. Especially if...Read More