Did Your Spouse Die From Mesothelioma or Another Asbestos-Related Disease?
Many people don’t realize that Ohio is actually among the leading states for asbestos-related injuries and deaths. Ohio was pretty long an “industrial state,” with many people working in steel mills, pottery mills, car factories and other industries where the potential for asbestos exposure on a daily basis was high. How Common Are Asbestos-Related Deaths […]
Are You Aware of All The Health Risks Associated With Asbestos?
Asbestos fibers are present in many different materials because they were used widely in construction and manufacturing in the last century before the health risks associated with asbestos were known about. This means that those in certain professions in Ohio such as the construction industry could have been exposed to asbestos without knowing. It’s also […]
Lung Cancer and Spring: Tips Patients Can Use
Spring — with all the flowers, buds on the trees, new grass and overall warming temperatures — can be a delight. However, all of those things are allergens that can also make living with lung cancer and other lung disorders even more difficult. If you have lung cancer, knowing how to adjust your habits around […]
Surgery and Clinical Trials Are Improving the Lives of Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma is one of the most serious types of cancer, but advances in medicine are improving the quality of life for patients. If you have mesothelioma or your loved one is a mesothelioma patient, it’s important to understand as much as you can about your treatment options. Surgery Is Often The First Line of Defense […]
Could Asbestos in the Soil Be a Problem?
Trying to keep asbestos from becoming airborne when it’s being disposed of is a huge concern. The Environmental Protection Agency approved burying discarded asbestos materials beneath the ground because it was thought that this was a safe method for containing the fibers. A recent paper published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters casts major doubt […]
Asbestos Removal Can Put Other Groups at Exposure Risk
Not everything that exists in nature is safe, although many people use the words natural and safe interchangeably. There are plenty of natural substances that are poisonous, while others could cause cancer. Asbestos is a perfect example. There are deposits of this mineral all over the Earth, often in close proximity to other minerals, like […]
What Products Most Often Contain Asbestos?
While asbestos is still imported and used in some products in the United States, it’s not nearly as common as it once was. This, naturally, is because the severe health risks were discovered and production of many of these products was made illegal. However, especially in the case of old homes and businesses, this certainly […]
How Do You Get Compensation From a Mesothelioma Trust?
Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that is linked to asbestos exposure. It may cause trouble breathing, chest pain, shortness of breath, a chronic cough, fatigue and other symptoms. Most people who develop mesothelioma were exposed on the job or by living in a building where asbestos was released during renovations. These aren’t the only ways […]
Who Has the Right to File a Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Claim?
Mesothelioma is a devastating form of cancer. It can take decades to develop symptoms and can then progress within just a few years to completely destroy someone’s house. Although modern medicine has made incredible advances in the treatment options available for many different kinds of cancer, a true cure for mesothelioma remains elusive. It is […]
3 Steps Employers Can Take To Reduce Risk of Asbestos Exposure
It was not uncommon for asbestos to be used in production and construction during the 1970’s. Sadly, research after this date has shown the substance to be extremely toxic and dangerous to humans. As a result, the use of asbestos has now been strictly limited. However, not all environments have managed to completely dispose of […]
