Mesothelioma/Asbestos-Related Illness

It has been 20 years since the catastrophic September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. And on this anniversary, countless families continue to struggle with the toll the attacks have taken on their loved ones. Some are facing new challenges in light...

Raising awareness of serious but rare illnesses like mesothelioma is crucial for helping people locate resources and focus on finding a cure. Mesothelioma Awareness Day is in September. But parties are creating events, educational materials and celebrations to raise...

Life after a devastating diagnosis is full of challenges. And amid all the doctor visits, health complications and the stress of coping with an illness, there are also often financial challenges. These can be intensified when a person is on a fixed income or cannot...

Proving that someone else is legally and financially responsible for an incident causing injuries or illnesses can be more complicated than people expect. Many components must be in place for a claim to be successful and result in a satisfactory outcome for victims....

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...

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...

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...

A mesothelioma diagnosis changes a person's life. Patients and their loved ones can quickly get overwhelmed by massive medical bills, aggressive treatments and emotional distress. Under these circumstances, financial remedies can be a critical resource to struggling...

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...