Asbestos poses a threat to others when parties do not remove it correctly and safely. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the steps necessary to dispose of materials containing asbestos properly. Under these circumstances, people can experience harmful exposure. And...
Mesothelioma Law Blog
Situations that should raise concerns about asbestos exposure
Asbestos may not be widely used in products manufactured or built today, but people still face the risk of exposure in certain situations. This is because asbestos-containing products are still in homes and buildings across the country. Left undisturbed, asbestos is...
Men and women do not experience mesothelioma the same
No two mesothelioma diagnoses are the same. The cancer can vary by stage, location and cell type. Each of these differences can influence the best course of treatment, and treatment can vary. And when victims get past their diagnoses and treatment options, they still...
4 misconceptions about mesothelioma legal claims
Filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim can be highly complicated for people unfamiliar with the legal system. It can be especially complicated for people also reeling from a mesothelioma diagnosis. They can be overwhelmed by the paperwork, deadlines and...
How a legal claim can help victims of asbestos-related illnesses
A mesothelioma diagnosis changes a person's life, as well as the lives of their family. There can be countless difficult personal, financial and medical decisions that they must make, and everyone can be struggling to make sense of what happens next. In the midst of...
Do smokers suffer a greater risk of mesothelioma?
Nearly all mesothelioma cases begin with asbestos exposure. It’s a relatively clear line of causation and one that has helped countless mesothelioma victims win compensation from the organizations that put them at risk. However, asbestos isn’t the only thing known to...
What happens when asbestos removal efforts fall short
Asbestos remains in homes, offices and buildings across the country. Undisturbed, it generally does not pose a threat to people. However, when the fibers are disturbed through construction, renovation or other events, it can be dangerous. This is why it is crucial...
What is secondary asbestos exposure?
People who suffer asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma often spent decades working or living with harmful products. In many cases, they were regularly handling asbestos or breathing in the fibers first-hand. However, they are not the only people who suffer the...
New drug combination may improve mesothelioma treatment
What would you do with four extra months? That’s the question to follow the recent announcement of a successful European clinical trial. According to a Bristol Myers Squibb press release, the company secured an important recommendation for its new drug combination....
Could CAR T-cell therapy offer new hope for mesothelioma victims?
While there is not yet a cure for mesothelioma, researchers continue to look in multiple directions. One of these is the design of super T cells, customized to attack cancer cells. CAR T-cell therapy is relatively new. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only...
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