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Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that affects not only the individual diagnosed but also the network of professionals who care for them. Nurses, home health aides, social workers, case managers, hospice specialists, rehabilitation therapists, assisted-living staff, and other medical… Read more
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To support your case, you’ll need to gather some important documents—though we can help you with this process. There is no one-size-fits-all though, and you should keep in mind that each case is unique. The specific documents you may need for your lawsuit will depend on the particularities of the… Read more
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For many decades, asbestos was used for flooring, roofing, and insulation in buildings across the United States. In fact, many of these buildings are still in use today. The workers who built these structures were routinely exposed to asbestos on the job. When these fibers enter the lungs, they can… Read more
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When clocking into work, we all know there is always a set list of certain risks we may have to come into contact with while on the job. For some, the risks can include operating heavy machinery, working with wild animals, or, in some cases, dealing with other people. While we all know our job’s… Read more
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On Monday, March 18, 2024, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on the use of chrysotile asbestos. This action marks a major milestone for the nation's chemical safety efforts, as the EPA has fought for more than three decades to ban the carcinogenic minerals… Read more
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Commercials for mesothelioma often promote one thing: the $30 billion compensation fund for victims of asbestos. These commercials air so often that it’s easy to overlook how unique it was that a trust fund had to be established for victims of mesothelioma at all, let alone one so large.
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Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating things any of us can ever experience or imagine. It’s even more devastating when the loss was completely avoidable. In the case of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses, these deaths were entirely avoidable. Unfortunately, asbestos… Read more
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Asbestos poisoning, also known as asbestos-related diseases, occurs when individuals inhale or ingest asbestos fibers, leading to serious health conditions. Asbestos was widely used in construction, manufacturing, and other industries due to its heat resistance and insulating properties. … Read more
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Did you know that according to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network ("FCSN"), cancer is the second leading cause of death for firefighters in the U.S.? Did you also know that firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and 14% more likely to die from cancer compared to the general… Read more
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For decades, families trusted talcum for a variety of daily hygiene needs without knowing the high risk of cancer it was exposing them to. Unfortunately, the link of ovarian cancer to the traces of asbestos found in talc products has led to devastating health issues and tragic losses. If you… Read more
