How to Support a Family Member With Mesothelioma
A mesothelioma diagnosis affects the whole family. When a loved one is diagnosed, family members want to offer their help and support. But it is not always easy to know how to best do that.
Here are some ways that …
What Occupations Are at Risk for Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure.
Many people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Often, a diagnosis comes 20 to 50 years after the exposure occurred. Some newly
Important Facts About Mesothelioma
Our firm recently published a SlideShare titled “Important Facts About Mesothelioma“.
In the SlideShare we highlight important information about mesothelioma, as well as steps victims can take upon receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis.…
Supreme Court Opens Up Older GM Cases
With its refusal to hear an appeal from the Second Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court has potentially opened up a new pool of General Motors car crash cases.
The high court declined to hear the appeal of a class certification …
Asbestos exposure: What if the company is no longer in business?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos.
Upon learning of a mesothelioma diagnosis, most individuals and families begin the process of determining where the asbestos exposure occurred, usually with help from an attorney. Since …
An existing drug provides new hope for mesothelioma victims
A common lament of families struggling with mesothelioma is the shortage of pharmaceutical solutions to the disease. A new study out of the University of Pennsylvania provides a rare ray of hope.
The drug is Pembrolizumab, which goes by the …
Who Was Responsible For Your Asbestos Exposure?
Asbestos exposure decades ago can lead to a mesothelioma diagnosis today. Although some people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma may immediately know where their exposure occurred, others may not. In some cases, 40 or 50 years may have passed between …
Which U.S. States Have The Highest Mesothelioma Rates?
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 …
What To Do When The Cause Of Your Mesothelioma Diagnosis Is Unknown
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 …
Is Asbestos Banned In The United States?
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 …