Not all mesothelioma caregivers are professionals. Some have little to no experience in dealing with all that comes along with...
Lawsuit highlights the risks of second-hand asbestos exposure
We have previously written about the dangers of second-hand exposure to asbestos. It is already known that people who work with or near asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. But when these deadly fibers attach to a worker's clothing and travel home with him, that...
Brayton Purcell LLP Loves Our Animal Friends
If you have checked out our Employees' Pets page on braytonlaw.com, you might already know we hold a special place...
Looking Back: The Asbestos Disaster in Libby, Montana
Although asbestos does not affect nearly as many Americans as it did decades ago, the United States is far from...
Estate Planning for You and Your Family
Due to ever-evolving changes in tax and inheritance laws, estate planning can be an immense challenge and daunting task to...
Keeping Workers Safe from Asbestos Exposure
Are you an employer wondering how to keep your workers safe from asbestos exposure on the job? Many of today's...
Drugs that Can Cause Birth Defects
When watching prescription drug commercials on television, have you ever heard the narrator quickly zipping through a list of dangerous...
3 Occupations at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Did you know that, despite the decline in its use, workers are still exposed to asbestos while on the job?...
Mesothelioma Treatment Options: Keytruda
Keytruda, a drug currently approved by the FDA to treat relapsed, non-small cell lung cancer as well as melanoma, is...
Pelvic Mesh Labeled a High-Risk Medical Device by FDA
Pelvic mesh implants have been known to cause some serious harm to women who have had them implanted within their...
Veterans groups angry over passage of the FACT Act in the House
In a recent post, we wrote that the U.S. House of Representatives would soon be voting on the FACT Act,...
IVC Filter Dangers
Have you or someone you love had an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter implanted in your body to prevent pulmonary...
Asbestos in U.S. Schools
When selecting a school for your child, you might take several things into consideration: comfortable classrooms, new sports facilities, and...
Tell Congress You Oppose the FACT Act
If you or a loved one has been the victim of asbestos exposure, hopefully you have been keeping up with...
U.S. Dept of Justice Sues Volkswagen over Clean Air Act Violations
Yesterday, the United States Department of Justice filed a complaint on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), claiming that...
