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Older Buildings With Asbestos Put Firefighters at Risk for Mesothelioma

By | Published May 20, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Older Buildings With Asbestos Put Firefighters at Risk for Mesothelioma

Firefighters are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma than the general public, and this is a direct result of asbestos in buildings that were built decades ago. That reality came to the forefront this month as more than 100 Austin, Texas firefighters were potentially exposed to asbestos at a three-alarm Read More

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Music Therapy Could Reduce Pain For Mesothelioma/Cancer Patients. Five Ways It Can Help.

By | Published May 13, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Music Therapy Could Reduce Pain For Mesothelioma/Cancer Patients. Five Ways It Can Help.

While the use of music therapy to aid in cancer treatment is not new, the use of this therapy in easing pain and suffering from mesothelioma and other cancers has been very successful. So successful, in fact, that many cancer centers have adopted and integrated music therapy into their support programs. According the Huntsman Cancer Read More

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CDC Report Reveals Mesothelioma Trends by Age

By | Published April 30, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on CDC Report Reveals Mesothelioma Trends by Age

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published a study revealing that the number of deaths from mesothelioma during the period of 1999 through 2005 was the highest within the age group ranges of 65 through 74 with a total of 5,268 deaths and 75 through 84 with a total of 6,862 deaths. The Read More

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NY Court Rules Retailer Could Be Responsible for Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma from Talc

By | Published April 15, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on NY Court Rules Retailer Could Be Responsible for Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma from Talc

While there are many lawsuits filed against manufacturers and distributors of asbestos-contaminated talc products, there has been the lingering question of whether or not retailers who sold these products should be held responsible for the damage done to those who contracted malignant mesothelioma. Now, according to a recent decision by the Supreme Court of New Read More

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Survival of Mesothelioma Patients Improving

By | Published April 8, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Survival of Mesothelioma Patients Improving

An Australian report, issued in Spring of 2020, showed that between 1987 and 1991, 37% of people lived at least one year after their diagnosis, 10% lived at least 3 years after diagnosis, and 6% lived at least 5 years after diagnosis. After accounting for changes in the population’s age structure over time, these rates Read More

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California Jury Awards $15 Million+ To Former Construction Supervisor

By | Published April 2, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos, Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on California Jury Awards $15 Million+ To Former Construction Supervisor

A California jury awarded more than $15 Million in damages to a former construction supervisor for his diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure. The late Norris Morgan claimed that overseeing the cutting and sawing of cement pipes exposed him to asbestos. Malignant mesothelioma, though rare, is often diagnosed among people who Read More

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What To Know About Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma Lawsuits

By | Published March 26, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos, Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on What To Know About Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma Lawsuits

If you’ve been exposed to asbestos and been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be wondering if you can recover compensation via a lawsuit or legal claim. The answer is usually yes. People who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working with or around asbestos have an excellent chance of receiving “damages” either from the company Read More

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Filing Shows Johnson & Johnson Sets Aside Almost $4 Billion for Talc Verdict

By | Published March 18, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Filing Shows Johnson & Johnson Sets Aside Almost $4 Billion for Talc Verdict

According to Reuters news service, drugmaker Johnson & Johnson set aside $3.9 billion in litigation expenses in 2020, which it said was “primarily associated with talc-related reserves and certain settlements”. The company faces 25,000 lawsuits by former users of its baby powder who say asbestos-laced talc in the product caused their cancers, it said in Read More

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Former Boilermaker Seeking $27 Million in Compensation for Mesothelioma

By | Published March 11, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , | Comments Off on Former Boilermaker Seeking $27 Million in Compensation for Mesothelioma

According to the mesothelioma victim, a supplier of boiler insulation negligently exposed him to asbestos in his workplace at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and has robbed him of an expected 15 more years of his life and forced him into expensive cancer treatments. The compensation that he is requesting from the jury represents reimbursement Read More

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You Or A Loved One Diagnosed With Mesothelioma? What Are Your Legal Rights And Remedies?

By | Published February 25, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on You Or A Loved One Diagnosed With Mesothelioma? What Are Your Legal Rights And Remedies?

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer only caused by exposure to asbestos. There are approximately 3,200 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed each year in the United States. Mesothelioma victims can obtain substantial money compensation for their cancer in a variety of ways, including: A civil lawsuit can be filed against asbestos product manufacturers and Read More

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