Many Closely Following Asbestos Litigation in Another State
Opening arguments were recently heard in a courtroom in a state not far from South Carolina. The statements are part of asbestos litigation connected to a particular man’s cancer, more specifically, the claim that his illness was caused by exposure …
Mesothelioma: A Slow-Developing Disease That May Be Work-Related
Many readers in South Carolina know what it’s like to feel a bit off in relation to their overall health conditions, but unable to place their fingers on the exact causes of their problems. Some suspect their feelings of fatigue, …
Where Does your Job Lie on Asbestos Exposure Risk Lists?
Dangers associated with asbestos have been well known for a long time now. That doesn’t necessarily guarantee all workers and homeowners from potential asbestos exposure risks, however, as many people (including some in South Carolina) continue to live and work …
Steps Taken to Protect Public from Asbestos Exposure
In 1943, a memorial visitor center was opened in another state to greet visitors interested in learning more about the childhood of Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the farm land where the former president lived in the …
Asbestos Litigation May Change if Bill is Enacted into Law
Another state is currently considering legislation that may adversely affect those filing claims regarding asbestos-related injuries. If that particular state or others begin to adapt such laws, victim advocates say the asbestos litigation process will be set to indefinitely delay …
Legal Claim Filed Citing Wrongful Death by Asbestos Exposure
Following a South Carolina man’s death, a special administrator of his estate has filed a lawsuit against several parties. The claim states that the man’s employer and other defendants should be held legally accountable for his death. A central focus …
Mesothelioma: An illness Caused by Asbestos Exposure
From the 1940s through 1970s, many blue-collar American workers earned their livings in careers that exposed them to asbestos. This list commonly included construction workers, machine operators, pipefitters, boilermakers, trade laborers and mechanics.
Decades later, many have become sick with …
Keytruda Is A Promising Treatment Option For Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma is difficult to treat. Traditional treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Advancements in treatment are not often made. Those diagnosed with mesothelioma often feel limited in their treatment options.
But an immunotherapy drug is showing promising results for …
In What Industries Did Asbestos Commonly Occur?
Our firm recently published a SlideShare discussing industries where asbestos exposure may have occurred. Learn more about these jobs and industries by viewing our SlideShare:
…Asbestos and Its Link to Mesothelioma and Other Cancers
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that most commonly affects the outer lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma can also affect the lining of the abdomen, the lining of the heart, and the testicles.
While Mesothelioma is rare, it is …