On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jun 1, 2020 | Mesothelioma
While the quest continues towards a still elusive cure for mesothelioma, identifying effective treatments to minimize the effects of the deadly disease continues. Recent data from seven studies revealed promising results. In a published review, The International...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 17, 2020 | Asbestos, Chemicals and Toxic Substances, Consumer Safety, Mesothelioma, Product Recalls
Few take the time to look at what is in their makeup, but it seems safe to assume that what is meant to go on your skin is not hazardous. In reality, many ingredients in cosmetics that may be harmful. The case against Revlon Laura McDaniel’s father worked for Revlon,...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 8, 2020 | Mesothelioma
Over a majority of the 20th century and well into the 21st, thousands of United States citizens have plied their trade as insulators, working in residences and commercial buildings. In 2018, 58,000 held jobs that involved installation, repair, or removal of...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 6, 2020 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma
When people talk about mesothelioma, the conversation often centers around older, male, blue-collar workers. It was predominantly men that held jobs in high-risk industries such as construction, the manufacturing of building materials, mining, oil refineries and...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 30, 2020 | Mesothelioma
As a national emergency becomes part of life in the United States, what we don’t know about the novel coronavirus is more than what we actually do know. Medical professionals are uncovering new data every day on those with higher risk factors, specifically older...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 24, 2020 | Mesothelioma
Battling mesothelioma is an uphill climb where the odds do not favor those suffering from the serious, if not deadly, disease. While treatment options exist, many victims of this deadly cancer also take steps to improve their health through more natural methods. The...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 20, 2020 | Mesothelioma
For decades, the presence of asbestos has changed the lives of those diagnosed with and suffering from mesothelioma. Hard-working professionals plied their trades over the years and decades, only to discover that their diligence and dedication has left them with a...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 19, 2020 | Mesothelioma
A majority of mesothelioma diagnoses take two forms. Pleural mesothelioma occurs between the chest and lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the exterior abdominal cavity. Both are deadly, with the cause being exposure to asbestos, specifically inhaling the fibers....
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 16, 2020 | Mesothelioma
In 1992, Italy banned asbestos after being one of the primary producers and consumers throughout Europe. The decision came nine years after Iceland began the trend by becoming the first country to ban the mining use and commercialization of the deadly mineral. Yet,...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 6, 2020 | Mesothelioma
To say that 2019 was not kind to Johnson & Johnson would be an understatement, even if their problems were largely self-inflicted. The company fended off countless lawsuits over their famed Baby Powder and other talc-based products bearing their brand. Even though...
