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A significant portion of women diagnosed with mesothelioma did not have occupational exposure. In fact, one in five women with mesothelioma did not work outside the home. Among these women, homemakers constituted the largest occupational group, accounting for a staggering 22.8% of cases. The next largest group was elementary and middle school teachers (5%). It’s [...]Read More...

Since the 1980s, asbestos use in America has been banned from being used in most construction applications, thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations.  However, this ban has only stopped the ongoing use of asbestos in new construction. In many cases, asbestos can still be found in buildings constructed in or before the 1980s, [...]Read More...

Many people believe that asbestos is only an exposure risk for those who have worked directly with asbestos at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, there are many ways for people to experience the detrimental effects of asbestos exposure without ever working with this naturally occurring carcinogen. In fact, recent studies have unveiled the surprising [...]Read More...

When you think about asbestos, you probably think first about a material that has been banned from use due to the many risks to human health that it poses. And, to be sure, asbestos is used far less frequently than it was a couple of generations ago – but that doesn’t mean that it has [...]Read More...

The Supreme Court  recently heard arguments on a proposed bankruptcy settlement of legal claims concerning the opioid epidemic. When it comes to companies putting the bottom line above the safety and lives of people, one of the earliest and clearest examples is the asbestos industry. Asbestos companies also covered up extensive internal reports about the [...]Read More...

Despite many bans and ongoing regulation, asbestos continues to present a health danger. Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle material for construction, is now an ominous word, one that evokes fear, and rightly so. With its fibrous structure and impressive resistance to heat, electricity, and chemical corrosion,  asbestos went from zero to hero in a [...]Read More...

A mesothelioma diagnosis can be a crippling experience for patients and loved ones. However, due to the aggressive nature of this disease, time is of the essence. Beginning treatment as quickly as possible and securing funding for treatment can have a significant impact on survival rates, but not all types of mesothelioma treatment are the [...]Read More...

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral renowned for its exceptional heat resistance and insulating properties, carries a complex historical legacy. For centuries, it was highly prized and extensively utilized in various industries, ranging from construction to shipbuilding, owing to its fireproofing capabilities and durability. However, the historical use of asbestos is intricately intertwined with a tragic [...]Read More...

What to know when gathering and presenting the evidence for a successful mesothelioma claim for asbestos injuries. A successful asbestos exposure case hinges on evidence. Usually, compensation is available if an attorney proves negligence, or a lack of care, by a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than not.  Collecting evidence is only part [...]Read More...

Receiving the diagnosis of mesothelioma[1] is a shocking development for an entire family. Not only does it have a massive impact on the individual who was once exposed to asbestos[2] and receives the diagnosis, it also has a profound impact on the rest of their loved ones. This is a trying time, to be sure, [...]Read More...

Short Answer: Between 20 and 50 years, in rare cases as much as 70 years after asbestos exposure. Like most asbestos-related diseases, mesothelioma has a long latency period, meaning it takes a long time after exposure for symptoms of related diseases to appear. The exact time can depend on how much asbestos a person was [...]Read More...

While the perils of direct asbestos exposure has been widely recognized, the dangers of second-hand exposure are increasingly coming to light, impacting those who have never worked directly with asbestos materials. Asbestos and Mesothelioma Asbestos exposure is notorious for its ability to cause mesothelioma, a malignancy characterized by its insidious and prolonged development period. Mesothelioma, [...]Read More...