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How Did I Get Mesothelioma?

On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 15, 2020 | Mesothelioma

The news hits you like a punch in the stomach, knocking the wind out of you. Your physician confirms that you have mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that likely gives you less than two years to live. Although for weeks, you had been aware of the symptoms that...

What are the Early Signs of Mesothelioma?

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 23, 2020 | Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illness, Mesothelioma

Unlike other illnesses, mesothelioma has a long incubation period with easy to dismiss symptoms, especially as you age. Since there can be a long time between exposure to asbestos and a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can be challenging to know which exposure caused the...

Town of Asbestos now Val-des-Sources

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 3, 2020 | Firm News

After years of debate, a Quebec town formerly called Asbestos has decided on a new name: Val-des-Sources. The town of 7,000 people was named Asbestos for more than a century because of the asbestos mine in the heart of the town. At one time, the Jeffery Mine in...

School Officials in Pennsylvania Hid Asbestos Risk

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 27, 2020 | Asbestos

Asbestos has plagued American infrastructure for generations. At the beginning of the 20th century, laborers used asbestos liberally in new buildings as insulation, unknowingly exposing many blue-collar workers to the carcinogen. Today, many older buildings still...

The Dangers of Secondary Exposure to Asbestos

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 12, 2020 | Asbestos-Related Illness

In the past three decades, the public has become increasingly aware of the dangers of second-hand smoke. Many workplaces now have designated smoking areas, while some households banish smokers altogether. They know second-hand produces harmful effects to those who...

Taking Great Care in Post-Storm Cleanup Efforts

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 28, 2020 | Asbestos

This summer, most will agree that this was a season not like any other. The only predictable tradition was the “weather” events ranging from severe thunderstorms in the Midwest to catastrophic hurricanes in the South. Countless homes throughout the country suffered...

Is there asbestos in my home?

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 24, 2020 | Asbestos

Most people nowadays know that asbestos is a dangerous material. Despite a significant reduction in the use of asbestos in new products since 1980, it may still be possible to find it in older homes or buildings. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung...

Talc: Uses and Dangers

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 11, 2020 | Consumer Safety

Talc is in many of our modern-day products, often without us realizing it. However, today we know what the mines and manufacturers knew for 100 years, that the substance can pose serious health risks to consumers. Here are a few ways that talc may have entered your...

How Flooding Leads to Asbestos Exposure

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Jul 27, 2020 | Asbestos

California is flood-prone because of its coastal lowland, high tides, storms and tsunamis. The state is becoming more at-risk, with wildfires that destroy fauna creating susceptibility to flash floods, and inadequate draining and significant areas of tar and concrete...

3 Statistics Asbestos Victims and Their Families Should Know

On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jun 22, 2020 | Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illness

Late last year, a group of researchers from the Taussig Cancer Center in Cleveland published their findings on mesothelioma diagnosis and survival rates. The study reviews data from nearly 21,000 mesothelioma patients and reveals a few key details that mesothelioma...
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