Asbestos Blog

  Known Facts on Asbestos Available in abundance naturally beneath the surface of the earth, asbestos is a mineral fiber structured in layers of asbestos fibers. Being a mineral fiber, with an amazing structure, asbestos is endowed with excellent properties like high tensile strength, heat and fire resistance, abrasion and corrosion resistance, acid and alkali [...]Read More...

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral known for its heat-resistant and insulating properties, has been a silent killer for decades. While its detrimental effects have long been recognized in industrial settings, the risks associated with asbestos exposure in women have often been underestimated, underreported, and under-addressed. Let’s delve into the specifics of asbestos-related cancers in women, [...]Read More...

Within the vast, diverse tapestry of the comic book universe, where the extraordinary becomes ordinary and challenges are mere stepping stones, dwell two remarkably peculiar characters. Their origins and fates intertwine not only with the vibrant pages of comic books, but also with the real-world history of public health.  Allow ua to introduce to you [...]Read More...

Millions of people were exposed to asbestos dust on their family members’ work clothes. 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 [...]Read More...

The Long-Term Health Implications of Asbestos Exposure It is crucial to understand asbestos exposure with respect to time. While there are many immediate considerations to keep in mind in the here and now, asbestos exposure carries significant health concerns in the long run. In other words, there are both short-term and especially long-term health implications [...]Read More...

It is crucial to understand asbestos exposure with respect to time. While there are many immediate considerations to keep in mind in the here and now, asbestos exposure carries significant health concerns in the long run. In other words, there are both short-term and especially long-term health implications of asbestos exposure that you should know [...]Read More...

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral known for its heat-resistant and insulating properties, has been a silent killer for decades. While its detrimental effects have long been recognized in industrial settings, the risks associated with asbestos exposure in women have often been underestimated, underreported, and under-addressed. Let’s delve into the specifics of asbestos-related cancers in women, [...]Read More...

Before 1990, the survival rate for mesothelioma and other kinds of cancer was very low. Since then, diagnosis and treatment advances have significantly reduced the fatality rate for most kinds of cancer, with the notable exception of mesothelioma. This rare and aggressive form of heart-lung cancer has a high misdiagnosis rate. As a result, by [...]Read More...

As we’ve discussed, the most recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that women’s cancer mortality has increased by about 25% from 1990 to 2020.  But what’s behind this increase?  The CDC found that you can get any number of asbestos illnesses by breathing in dust off the clothing of [...]Read More...

Pregnancy is an exciting – and sometimes stressful – time in a woman’s life. There are many things to think about, and worry about, during the roughly nine months it takes to get from start to finish. Of course, health concerns are at the top of the list, and any woman who has been exposed [...]Read More...

In 2021, the CDC found that the asbestos disease mesothelioma had risen in women in the past two decades, and was both under-reported and under-addressed. Lung cancer, a (now) notoriously relentless killer, accounts for nearly 25% of all cancer deaths worldwide; its insidious nature often conceals symptoms until it reaches advanced stages, making it particularly [...]Read More...

A: Yes, in most cases, if a mesothelioma claimant passes away before their claim is resolved, their family may still be eligible to receive compensation. The specific details and eligibility criteria can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the circumstances surrounding the claim. However, it is important to note that the process may differ depending [...]Read More...