After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, the most crucial first steps involve seeking specialized medical care, understanding the diagnosis, and building a support network. This includes consulting with a mesothelioma specialist, Read More
If you've been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness like mesothelioma, securing legal representation is crucial for maximizing your chances of receiving compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain Read More
Asbestos-containing ceiling and floor tiles can pose serious health risks if the asbestos is disturbed and released into the air: Asbestos ceiling tiles These tiles are considered friable, meaning they crumble easily Read More
The average payout for an asbestos lawsuit depends on whether the case settles or goes to trial, and can range from $1 million to $2 million for a settlement to Read More
According to an article in U. S. News and World Report, an experimental drug called ADI-PEG20 increased average survival of mesothelioma patients by 1.6 months, and quadrupled the three-year survival Read More
Michael Perry, who filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, was awarded $63.4 million by a South Carolina jury. Perry was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2023. Hi lawsuit claimed that Read More
The family of a Milford, CT man who died last year due to cancer blamed on exposure to asbestos at a job site has been awarded $15 million following a Read More
When the EPA finally banned the use of asbestos in March of this year, some people were confused. Wasn't it already banned? Well, not exactly. There had been a partial Read More
EPA’s ban is the first rule to be finalized under new Toxic Substance Control Act process, marking historic milestone for nation’s chemical safety efforts WASHINGTON –Tthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Read More
“Asbestos. The name has its origin in the Greek word for inextinguishable. A highly-effective and inexpensive fire-retardant material and thermal and acoustic insulator, asbestos was used extensively in home construction Read More
In October of this year, three former or current school officials in Pennsylvania faced criminal charges due to allegations of hiding asbestos issues in the Scranton school district. NBC 10 Read More
Asbestos victims and companies that produce or have produced products containing asbestos are awaiting the EPA’s decision on several asbestos-related issues. Asbestos victims are hoping that asbestos-containing products will be Read More
“Clean margins are a goal of cancer excision surgery”, states an article in Penn Today. “If even a small piece of cancerous tissue is left behind, it increases the likelihood Read More
A new study comparing cancerous tissue with normal fallopian tube samples advances important insights about the cellular engine that drives a majority of ovarian cancers and confirms biological hallmarks of survival. Read More
New Portable Device Provides Noninvasive Treatment That Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors The Optune Lua is a portable device that physicians can prescribe for patients diagnosed with unresectable malignant mesothelioma. It uses low Read More
Compensation For Victims Of A Second Asbestos-Related Illness Pennsylvania state law allows plaintiffs with nonmalignant asbestos-related diseases to file a second lawsuit and recover damages if they later develop an asbestos-related cancer. Should you or a loved one suffer Read More
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