Mesothelioma Law Blog

Many older houses, apartment buildings, businesses and other buildings contain products made with asbestos. When they start to break down, it’s important to remove them before the fibers become loose or “friable.” Loose asbestos fibers can make their way into your...

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer. However, it still claims thousands of Americans’ lives every year. The American Cancer Society reports that we see roughly 3,000 new mesothelioma diagnoses each year. But how does that number compare to the number of cases outside the...

In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) serves as a guardian of public and environmental health. Among other things, this means the agency polices harmful substances like asbestos. However, before the EPA can recommend regulations, it needs to...

Asbestos is a highly regulated substance. A known carcinogen, the mineral breaks down into fibers that people can breathe into their lungs or absorb through their skin. Scientists have yet to identify a safe level of asbestos exposure, so it is understandable the...

Manufacturers have long known that asbestos causes cancer. Over the past decades, many have found new ways to make products they once made with asbestos. Yet scientists have found that the mineral still poses a real risk to workers in different industries. The...

Your thoughts have power. They have power when you translate them to action in the world. But they have power even upon your own body. Researchers have found that long-term attitudes can affect our overall health. One study found greater emotional vitality...