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- Exposure to asbestos: The development of disease
Aug 24, 2018
As someone who worked with asbestos in the past, you may worry that you could develop an illness in the future as a result. In the meantime, you don’t know when the illness might suddenly appear but want to take steps to address it as soon as possible. The good news is that there is some information on how long it takes to develop asbestos-related diseases. For example, pleural mesothelioma typically develops between 20 to...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 - Get the facts about mesothelioma
Aug 16, 2018
Mesothelioma may not be exactly what you think it is. As someone who has been recently diagnosed, you might think it’s just another kind of cancer. However, it’s typically caused by inhaling asbestos, which could mean that a past employer can be held liable for your current condition. The condition can take many years to form in the body, so you may never be ill when you’re on the job. Mesothelioma, also known as malignant...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 - Understanding the dangers of asbestos
Aug 10, 2018
Asbestos, a heat-resistant, fibrous silicate mineral has many purposes. It can be used as a fire-resistant or insulating material. It can be woven into materials, too. The trouble is that it has the potential to be extremely dangerous if inhaled. It is most common for asbestos fibers to enter the body through inhalation. At that point, the fibers get trapped in the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. Others go on to go deep...Read More - Did employer negligence cause your terminal illness?
Aug 4, 2018
Like many Pennsylvania residents, especially those who once worked in the steel mills or coal factories in Pittsburgh, you may have been shocked and saddened when you learned that your employer knew you were at great risk for terminal illness but failed to fulfill the obligation to keep you safe. If you’re suffering from asbestosis, mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, it may have been years before you found out the source of your symptoms. Now...Read More - What is mesothelioma, and who is at risk of developing it?
Aug 2, 2018
You worked in the steel industry for many years, which is why it’s not necessarily surprising that you’ve developed mesothelioma. It took time to get a proper diagnosis, but now that you have it, you want to know what you can do to protect yourself and loved ones along with getting compensation for the asbestos exposure that led to your illness. The interesting thing about asbestos exposure is that it still happens today. Did you...Read More - Asbestos: What exactly is it and why is it dangerous?
Jul 27, 2018
You’ve likely seen the term asbestos in Pennsylvania news headlines at some point in time. People in this state, especially regions like Pittsburgh, have suffered serious injuries related to asbestos in connection with past work in steel mills, shipyards, textile factories, schools and other old buildings. You won’t be able to recognize signs of asbestos-related illness if you don’t clearly understand what asbestos is and under what circumstances you may have come into contact with...Read More - Do you know how to handle an at-home asbestos problem?
Jul 27, 2018
When you bought your home in a quaint, beautiful Pittsburgh neighborhood, you may have loved showing off the old-fashioned, red brick architecture to friends and family. Pittsburgh’s buildings and culture attract visitors from across the nation, many of whom, like you, decide to move here permanently. The problem with older homes is that many contain asbestos. In fact, concerning homes built before 1985 or so, you can bet your bottom dollar that there’s asbestos somewhere...Read More - What can make an asbestos exposure particularly dangerous?
Jul 26, 2018
Over the years, asbestos has been used in a wide range of fields. So, there are all kinds of workers who, at some point in their career, may have faced asbestos exposure. A few examples of work fields that have seen significant risks on this front over the years are shipbuilding, construction, building and asbestos-related mining/milling/manufacturing. Any asbestos exposure carries risks. But not all exposures are equal. There are certain things that could up the...Read More