Mesothelioma

Light-Based Therapy for Mesothelioma Patientsby Brayton Purcell LLP | May 1, 2015 | Mesothelioma | When an individual is diagnosed with the asbestos-related illness, pleural mesothelioma, they are commonly given a one to two-year survival rate, meaning they will only have 12-24 months left to live. While there is no cure for mesothelioma, many of [...]

Beware the statute of limitations for California asbestos casesby Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 24, 2015 | Mesothelioma | A woman in Pennsylvania had filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the estate of a woman who died as a result of mesothelioma. The problem for her case was that she had filed it [...]

Researchers Study Global Mesothelioma Epidemicby Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 11, 2015 | Mesothelioma | In a 2014 study, the Italian League Against Cancer set out to determine the trend of mesothelioma incidences around the world. Researchers compiled and studied recent data from several countries, and determined that the disease is likely to become more [...]

How to Effectively Choose a Mesothelioma Attorneyby Brayton Purcell LLP | Feb 9, 2015 | Mesothelioma | Are you having trouble figuring out how to choose a mesothelioma attorney after diagnosis? Finding out you have developed the fatal cancer after asbestos exposure can be overwhelming — many patients do not know where to begin. We’ve [...]

Can I File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 22, 2014 | Mesothelioma | Are you considering filing a mesothelioma lawsuit? Mesothelioma is a devastating disease caused by asbestos exposure that affects individuals all over the country. The question is not “Who is going to let me?” It is “Who is going to [...]

Are My Parents at Risk for Mesothelioma?by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 15, 2014 | Mesothelioma | Do you worry about your mother or father being diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma? Because of the long latency period of the illness, 75% of mesothelioma victims today are senior citizens. There are many factors that [...]

Hiring an Attorney for a Mesothelioma Lawsuitby Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 27, 2014 | Mesothelioma | Victims of asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma, often want to see those responsible for their illness held responsible for their negligent actions. If you are one of these individuals, you might have a few questions about hiring an attorney [...]

New Class of Drugs Offers Hope for Mesothelioma Victimsby Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 23, 2014 | Mesothelioma | A particular class of drugs has recently been found in clinical trials to increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments for mesothelioma. The discovery offers potential hope for cancer victims. Pleural, Peritoneal, Pericardial, and other forms of [...]

Types of Mesothelioma Cancersby Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 1, 2014 | Mesothelioma | For some Americans, September 26, 2014 marked the first day they had heard the word “mesothelioma.” Mesothelioma is a disease caused by asbestos exposure that is almost always fatal. Many blue-collar workers are at risk for developing the disease after handling [...]

Many American individuals are unaware of what mesothelioma is, let alone how it develops within the human body over time. Friday, September 26, marks Mesothelioma Awareness Day, so we thought it might be the perfect time to spread some awareness and post an overview of this asbestos-related disease. Mesothelioma begins with asbestos exposure. But how [...]