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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Individuals anywhere can develop mesothelioma, but there are certain regions with higher incidence rates. Let’s take a look at some of them. States High rates of mesothelioma in certain states are tied to asbestos exposure. States with a high incidence rate (1.43 to 1.65 cases […]

A mesothelioma diagnosis usually comes as a shock. No one expects to be diagnosed with mesothelioma. This is especially true when considering that a diagnosis typically comes decades after exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma has a long latency period – 20 to 50 years, on average. Exposure to asbestos 50 years ago could result in a […]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is widely known to cause cancer. During the Industrial Revolution, asbestos became widely used. Soon after, the asbestos manufacturing industry was booming. Unfortunately at the time, the dangers of asbestos were not fully understood. Asbestos mining, manufacturing, and use continued. People were getting sick and the sicknesses were […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The second-largest settlement in South Carolina last year was litigated by Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, according to an annual compilation by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The weekly newspaper tailored for the legal community released the state’s 17 largest case outcomes in its Feb. 13 edition. “The attorneys of RPWB are proud of […]