Asbestos is banned in nearly 70 countries due to its link to mesothelioma and other forms of cancer. The United States remains absent from that list as importing continues, seemingly in direct defiance or outright ignorance of the countless fatalities caused by the...
The battle to protect US citizens from asbestos has been lengthy, with 40,000 Americans losing their lives annually due to exposure. Numerous settlements have been reached but with little impact in providing the real protection necessary. Concurrently, the...
Awareness of the deadly dangers of asbestos has been in the public consciousness since the 1980s. Once considered miraculous, the potentially fatal fibers have killed countless victims unknowingly exposed to them. Many of them were school-age children and the staff...
Military service represents significant sacrifice and risks. The end of a long career allows many service members to move in new professional directions or enjoy well-deserved retirements. However, countless veterans of the US Navy are dealing with the after-effects...
Nowadays, most people are aware of the deadly effect of asbestos exposure. Breathing in asbestos fibers is the cause of death of far too many Americans. Perhaps the most well-known asbestos-related disease is mesothelioma – but it is far from the only one. Here are...
The news startled you and everyone else where you worked. Evidence exists of asbestos exposure in the workplace. Inhaling its particles which may lead to serious health complications. Now that you suspect asbestos exposure, what do you do? Contact your doctor and...
A California man’s plight and subsequent death from mesothelioma played a pivotal role in state lawmakers’ decision to remove an unsympathetic legal restriction that prevented families of terminally ill people from recovering damages for their decedent’s suffering in...
Living with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) presents a multitude of challenges for those diagnosed with the disease. It is known to be an aggressive tumor linked to asbestos exposure. Survival is at best limited with the odds against patients. No cure exists to...
A Chico, California, businessman found out the hard way that the improper disposal of asbestos can be costly. Meanwhile, his neighbors face uncertainty as to whether their lives were endangered by potential exposure to the toxic mineral illegally dumped near their...
Every year, various media outlets commemorate the September 11 terrorist attacks. They often look back at past events related to the attacks, but also the continuing impact on surviving family members and first responders. Countless firefighters courageously ran...
