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CDC Report Finds Mesothelioma Cases in Women are Higher Than Expected Tragically, it is mesothelioma that is the lasting calling card of the asbestos era across the United States. Countless people who were exposed to asbestos when it was being used widely in many different applications wound up with mesothelioma later in life. And, given [...]Read More...

Mesothelioma is mostly caused by asbestos. People are usually exposed at work, or by a family member who works around asbestos. Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the mesothelial cells lining the protective membranes covering various internal organs, most commonly the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) and, less frequently, the abdomen [...]Read More...

The Lowdown on Asbestos Test Kits Asbestos was once hailed for its epic heat resistance and insulating properties, and, subsequently, was commonly used in building materials like insulation, flooring, and roofing. Fast-forward to today, and we now know all too well of its dangers. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to serious health issues. The [...]Read More...

Asbestos, a toxic substance with no known half-life, shares some unsettling similarities with what are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” such as PFAS. While they are not the same, both present persistent public health and environmental challenges that are expected to linger with us for a long time, if not forever. Asbestos is not [...]Read More...

Immediate indications of Mesothelioma are almost invisible, as symptoms develop long after the onset of the disease compounded further by the long latency of asbestos-related cancers. Cancer of the Mesothelium Mesothelioma is the cancer of the mesothelium. Mesothelium is a single layer of epithelial cells that surrounds internal organs of the body like the lungs, [...]Read More...

With so much of the legal history of asbestos revolving around corruption and coverups, it’s important to acknowledge those who have helped turn the tide by bringing hidden details into the light of public knowledge. One such person who has done this is Paul Brodeur, who has recently died at the age of 92 after [...]Read More...

Expert witnesses explain to judges and juries how asbestos exposure occurs and what it does to our health. We know today that asbestos is anything but safe. However, asbestos production was once a multibillion-dollar industry. Companies across the United States used asbestos for a wide range of purposes. Asbestos was baked, caked, and woven into [...]Read More...

Civil appeals are difficult, and very rarely successful, especially in asbestos cases. Usually, appeals courts uphold lower court judgements unless that judge abused his/her discretion. Basically, abusing discretion means going off the rails. If a baseball umpire calls a pitch at the thighs a strike, that’s a bad call. If an umpire calls one of [...]Read More...

Introduction Asbestos exposure and smoking are two of the most significant risk factors for developing lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Combining these two factors can lead to a synergistic effect, greatly increasing an individual’s risk of developing lung complications. In this article, we will discuss the synergistic health effects of asbestos and smoking, the [...]Read More...

While it may be difficult to imagine (knowing what we know now) that there was ever a point when asbestos was widely used, hindsight is 20/20 and this “miracle mineral” was a go-to for many years. Far from just being locked away in things like insulation and other household items rarely seen, there was a [...]Read More...

Asbestos Registries play a vital role in Asbestos Litigation aimed at delivering justice worldwide, and could be used more extensively for asbestos victims in the US. Hazards of Asbestos Exposure The ill-effects of asbestos have been documented quite extensively throughout the world through various research studies. Taking cognizance of the research findings,69 countries have banned [...]Read More...

A Chest X-Ray Can Reveal Asbestos Exposure Asbestos, an apparently benign material previously revered for its fire resistance and numerous applications in building and industry, hides a dark secret. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or consumed, they can have long-lasting health repercussions. These latent consequences frequently remain hidden within the body for decades before manifesting [...]Read More...