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- 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 - Why was asbestos used in insulation?
Jul 12, 2022
With everything that we know about asbestos today, it sometimes seems very surprising how much it was used in the past. It can lead to mesothelioma and other very serious diseases. In a lot of cases, these diseases prove to be fatal. Those who were promoting the use of asbestos at the time may not have fully understood exactly how dangerous it was. But why did they choose to use something like this in insulation...Read More - Do masks help with asbestos?
Jun 28, 2022
You know that asbestos is dangerous when it is inhaled. It’s made up of very tiny particles that can get stuck in your lungs or other tissues. These are what lead to mesothelioma, a dangerous type of cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. As a result, you may think that the best way to stay safe is simply to wear a mask when you’re on the job. But is that mask actually going to protect you...Read More - Why does mesothelioma impact the elderly more?
Jun 15, 2022
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the internal organs. It is caused by long-term exposure to asbestos. While younger people can be diagnosed with mesothelioma, most of these cases involve senior citizens. But, why is this so? It all boils down to the latency period of the illness. What is mesothelioma’s latency period? The latency period of a disease is the time it takes to grow and develop. For mesothelioma,...Read More - An asbestos case may involve strict liability or negligence
Jun 14, 2022
Asbestos exposure is dangerous, and a diagnosis with an asbestos-related medical issue will likely mean expensive medical care and disruption to your life. If you develop an illness caused by asbestos, like mesothelioma, your entire family may need to make changes after your diagnosis. Individuals who develop mesothelioma or similar asbestos-related illnesses may want to seek financial compensation from a company that expose them to abestos. Typically, they will need to either claim negligence or...Read More - Is mesothelioma and lung cancer the same?
Jun 9, 2022
You may have heard in the past that asbestos exposure can lead to lung cancer or cancers like mesothelioma. Lung cancer and mesothelioma are not the same thing, though, even though mesothelioma is sometimes referred to as a lung cancer. There are a few differences between lung cancer and mesothelioma. The main difference is the pathology, or the way the cancers develop. What to know about lung cancer Looking at lung cancer, it develops within...Read More