Asbestos Blog

Asbestos fibrosis, also known as asbestosis, is a lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Asbestos fibrosis can lead to scarring of lung tissue, making it harder to breathe and increasing the risk of serious conditions like lung cancer. What is a Fibrosis? Fibrosis is a response to injury that leads to the growth of [...]Read More...

Yes. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, a protective lining inside the body.  Mesothelioma can form in multiple places, and be composed of different types of cancer cells. Mesothelioma is a serious medical condition. But it turns out, not everyone is clear about what mesothelioma is and how it is contracted. Many are unaware [...]Read More...

A beacon of hope has emerged for individuals facing the daunting diagnosis of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure.  This insidious disease often reaches an advanced stage before detection, leading to a tragically short life expectancy for patients. However, a recent study has ignited optimism, suggesting a potentially game-changing approach to [...]Read More...

On an ever-expanding quest to package and sell debt, the financial sector has discovered asbestos litigation. Those wacky finance folks are at it again. Just when you thought there wasn’t a debt they hadn’t already sliced, diced, and sold like a pound of raw meat at the butcher’s, they’ve come up with a new way [...]Read More...

For those diagnosed with mesothelioma, the interplay between nutrition and treatment isn’t just a matter of maintaining health; it’s a vital strategy for managing the disease and potentially enhancing the effectiveness of treatments.  This comprehensive look into the role of nutrition reveals its potential to not only alleviate symptoms, but also improve overall treatment outcomes [...]Read More...

Primary bone cancer, a malignancy arising directly within the bones, presents a unique challenge in the realm of oncology. Unlike cancers that spread (metastasize) to the bones from other organs, primary bone cancer remains a relatively uncommon occurrence. While the precise cause of this disease remains elusive, researchers have diligently pieced together a puzzle of [...]Read More...

State lawmakers doubled the statute of limitations in personal injury cases, from one year to two years. It remains to be seen what effect this change has on the contra non valentem (against the weak) doctrine, otherwise known as the discovery rule. Significantly, Section 3 of the new Act provides that the new statute shall [...]Read More...

Despite worldwide calls for bans and cleanup, asbestos and asbestos diseases remain a pervasive global health issue. Domestically, asbestos now has a bad name, but it’s been a long time coming. The Environmental Protection Agency banned asbestos almost one hundred years to the day after Nellie Kershaw, the first known modern asbestos poisoning victim, succumbed [...]Read More...

Motion Granted to Compel Genetic Testing in Asbestos Lawsuit: A New Precedent is Set On August 30, 2023, the Hawaii First Circuit Court, led by Judge James H. Ashford, made a significant ruling in the asbestos-related legal case involving 3M. The court approved 3M’s request to mandate blood sampling for genetic testing in the lawsuit [...]Read More...

In a painfully long-awaited and highly significant move toward public health and safety, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last form of asbestos still in use in the country. Given that the use of this deadly substance has continued until now, just how will this [...]Read More...

Mesothelioma treatment has come a long way since the initial era of identifying this rare form of asbestos-causing cancer. With that, there are several standout treatment centers across America with their own cutting-edge developments to provide quality life for mesothelioma patients with a lower risk of adverse health effects. Here’s what you should know about [...]Read More...

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can cause panic, sorrow, and despair for both patients and their loved ones.  To this day, the prospect of survival for those with this rare form of cancer is especially challenging because there is currently no cure available for mesothelioma cancer.  But research and treatment options have developed significantly over the [...]Read More...