by 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...
by 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...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 23, 2019 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a devastating disease. Though not common, it is an aggressive form of cancer that usually is not diagnosed until it reaches an advanced stage. Because of this, it is rarely curable and often results in a patient’s death. Still, early detection is...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 24, 2019 | Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illness, Mesothelioma
A recent investigation has uncovered some dangerous facts about a now-shuttered Peterborough, Ontario-based, GE plant. From the 1940s until the mid-1970s, the plant sold off leftover asbestos scrap. For only three cents a pound, GE delivered asbestos scrap to dozens –...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Jul 25, 2019 | Mesothelioma
For most, a mesothelioma diagnosis represents a death sentence. In spite of medical advancements, early detection is difficult until the disease is in an advanced stage where medical treatment is limited. Searches for a way to speed up detection have not met...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 9, 2019 | Mesothelioma
$1,750. That’s how much Mason South received in 1997 as part of a lawsuit against Texaco and other companies for asbestos exposure. From 1945 to 1982, the merchant marine worked on ships owned by Texaco. Up until the 1970s, asbestos was common in building...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Feb 19, 2019 | Mesothelioma
While an occasional cough is normal, a persistent cough could indicate a more serious underlying problem. Unfortunately, a dry, recurring cough could be linked to several different serious conditions including mesothelioma. Ultimately, a correct diagnosis might...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Feb 5, 2019 | Mesothelioma
Italian researchers recently discovered a potential breakthrough in mesothelioma treatment. While shocking to most, this treatment involves one of the most precious metals in the world: gold. Luckily, it is not as expensive as you might think. The gold that is used is...
