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- Working with asbestos requires a lifetime of medical awareness
Sep 29, 2022
Some workplace risks are immediate and obvious. If you accidentally sever an electrical supply line, you could electrocute or burn yourself. If you are nearby when a tool or machine malfunctions, you might suffer a major injury as a result. However, some of the deadliest workplace risk factors will cause no immediate health consequences. You will have no idea of the harm your job has caused until years later when a doctor diagnoses you with...Read More - Asbestos: still in use at chlorine factories
Sep 28, 2022
Most people in Pennsylvania are already well aware of the dangers that asbestos poses to human beings. The general understanding is that you’re usually safe from the toxic effects as long as the asbestos isn’t drilled or screwed into or otherwise disturbed. But asbestos is still legally used in chlor-alkali plants, and this still has the potential to adversely affect the people who work in them and live near them. What makes asbestos dangerous? It’s...Read More - Common misconceptions about mesothelioma
Sep 22, 2022
When most people discuss mesothelioma, they may accidentally spread false information. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about this condition, how it occurs and treatment options. Understanding the truth about mesothelioma and asbestos will help you if you are diagnosed with this condition and allow you to take advantage of the legal options available. Myth: Smoking and mesothelioma are linked Smoking isn’t linked to this condition, and it does not increase your risk of...Read More - What is asbestosis?
Sep 9, 2022
Asbestos occurs naturally in mineral deposits all around the world, and humans have long used this natural substance as a fire retardant and form of insulation. There are mines that extract asbestos for use in different commercial applications and then send the raw asbestos to manufacturing facilities making items ranging from brake pads to water treatment chemicals. Although the federal government has begun talking about a ban on asbestos imports, there are still thousands of...Read More - Do you know the signs of mesothelioma?
Aug 23, 2022
Being diagnosed with a terminal condition like mesothelioma can be overwhelming to the patient and their loved ones. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit. Like with any condition, an early mesothelioma diagnosis is the best strategy for managing this deadly illness. As soon as you are positively diagnosed, your health care provider will devise a treatment plan that is tailored...Read More - Asbestos exposure in the home can be deadly
Aug 15, 2022
People who are in the market for a home likely have a long list of things that they want their new home to have. One that should be on that list but that you might not have added is that the home is asbestos-free. You may think that an inspection will unearth asbestos in the home, but inspectors don’t routinely look for it any longer. You’d have to hire an asbestos inspector to find out...Read More - What kinds of compensation are there for asbestos-related deaths?
Aug 15, 2022
As the family member of someone who has died because of exposure to asbestos, it is important that you and your loved ones understand what benefits and supports may be available for you. Family members may be able to collect compensation for items such as funeral bills or final medical expenses. You may also be able to seek out compensation for the exposure that has left your family without financial support or to compensate your...Read More - What should I do if I think my spouse has mesothelioma?
Aug 1, 2022
If you worry that your spouse may have mesothelioma, it’s totally understandable. It can be hard to tell if your concern about your spouse’s health is reasonable or if you have overthought things because of their risky former line of work. Early warning signs The initial warning signs of mesothelioma are often subtle. You may notice that your spouse seems to lack the energy necessary to fulfill their typical roll around the house or to spend...Read More - Can exposure to asbestos lead to COPD?
Jul 28, 2022
Older buildings that contain asbestos can put Pennsylvania and West Virginia residents and workers at risk of serious lung illnesses. Among them is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If you were diagnosed, it’s important to know the relationship between asbestos and your condition. What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that involves chronic bronchitis and emphysema. People with the condition have trouble breathing and symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest...Read More - Secondary exposure to asbestos can be equally deadly
Jul 28, 2022
You do not need first-hand exposure to asbestos to suffer the harmful effects. You can still be at risk of developing asbestos-related complications from secondary exposure. Therefore, if you’ve worked in an asbestos-intensive industry such as construction or shipbuilding, your close family members may have unknowingly been exposed to the toxic substance. How does this happen? Asbestos is composed of fine and light fibers that separate easily. Therefore, if you come in close contact with...Read More