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...

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Learn more about mesothelioma, symptoms & treatment, frequently asked questions and more.

We help victims of dangerous drugs (Actos, Mirena, Lipitor, etc.) and faulty devices (hip implants, pacemakers, etc.)

We help victims of dangerous drugs (Actos, Mirena, Lipitor, etc.) and faulty devices (hip implants, pacemakers, etc.)

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Workers' Compensation
We help clients who need assistance with work-related injuries linked to asbestos and other serious problems.

Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation
We help clients who need assistance with work-related injuries linked to asbestos and other serious problems.
Mesothelioma Law Blog
How does the U.S. compare with global mesothelioma trends?
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...
Public watchdog groups claim EPA asbestos report is flawed
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...
A brief history of asbestos
Doctors, lawyers, judges and others are all now well-aware that asbestos causes cancer. They know the materials that contain it can break down and cause asbestosis or mesothelioma. But that wasn’t always the case. The history of asbestos stretches back much farther...
Two breakthroughs offer hope for mesothelioma treatment
While much of 2020 was chaos and misery, the end of the year brought new hope in the form of two scientific studies. Each focused on a different form of mesothelioma treatment. Mesothelioma research and treatment have taken many different turns in recent years, but...
Top Five Meso Stories Of 2020
Many of us are happy to finally put 2020 in our rearview mirrors. But as we wave goodbye, farewell and good riddance to this chaotic year, are there any smaller stories we may have overlooked? In a year full of news and controversy, it would be easy to overlook many...
Asbestos contractor receives pardon for clean air violation
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...
Asbestos isn’t just a workplace hazard
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...
How can a positive attitude help you fight mesothelioma?
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...
The dangers of second-hand asbestos
You’ve likely heard a lot about second-hand smoke. After all, it’s due to the threat of second-hand smoke that many communities and public buildings have gone smoke-free in recent years. However, there’s another second-hand connection that’s just as deadly—second-hand...
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