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Does Smoking Cause Mesothelioma? Answer No!

By | Published January 28, 2014 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

There is a common misconception that smoking causes mesothelioma. In fact, smoking is NOT linked to a higher incidence of mesothelioma. A study published in American Family Physician in 2007 found that smokers were at no higher risk of contracting the disease than nonsmokers. Rather, exposure to asbestos, either directly, as a bystander or from Read More

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Asbestos-Related Wrongful Death Claims

By | Published January 21, 2014 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Survivors of toxic exposure at work have legal recourse — a wrongful death suit — against the manufacturer of the substance, even years after employment ends and the business has gone bankrupt. Spouses and children of deceased workers with or around asbestos-containing construction materials, auto parts, insulation or fireproofing in the mid-20th century may have Read More

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Children and Spouses Affected by “Take-Home” Toxins

By | Published January 14, 2014 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

The simplest and seemingly innocent things such as hugging children after a long day at work or wives washing clothes can lead to adult-onset diseases for spouses and children of laborers, mechanics, builders, plumbers, roofers and maintenance workers, according to a study conducted by a the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Microscopic Read More

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Six Asbestos-Related Diseases You Should Know About

By | Published January 6, 2014 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , , | Leave a comment

According to the Mayo Clinic health website, workers exposed to (primarily) airborne asbestos before the late 1970s — including asbestos miners, refinery workers, shipyard workers, auto mechanics, construction workers, demolition workers and electricians — are at risk of asbestos-related illnesses. According to the Mayo Clinic, the six most common asbestos-related illnesses are mesothelioma, lung cancer, Read More

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Photodynamic Therapy Gives Mesothelioma Patients New Hope

By | Published December 31, 2013 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

According to Medical News Today, only four of every ten mesothelioma patients survive more than a year after being diagnosed. However, a study conducted by the Penn Mesothelioma and Pleural Program (PMPP) may significantly change this prognosis. The study suggests that photodynamic therapy can extend a patient’s life by approximately one year. University of Pennsylvania Read More

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Pennsylvania Courts Reject “Any Breath” Theory in Asbestos Cases

By | Published December 24, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Last year, a Pennsylvania high court made it significantly more difficult for asbestos-exposed victims to prove a causal link between the exposure and the disease by discounting expert testimony stating that every breath establishes a causal link to the disease. However, this year brings new clarity to the ruling: The May 2012 ruling in Betz Read More

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The Sooner You Take Action the Better

By | Published December 18, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

People who contract mesothelioma or asbestosis after prolonged direct or secondary exposure to toxic substances are entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering — if they can prove their cases in court. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, you have two years from the date you discovered your injury to file Read More

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Whom Does One Sue If Injured in a Public Transportation Accident?

By | Published December 2, 2013 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: , , , , | Leave a comment

For anyone who commutes for business or pleasure in the greater Philadelphia metro area, it’s well understood that the moving vehicles of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) can present physical danger. When a person is injured or killed by the fault of the Authority, Philadelphia SEPTA accident lawyers need to step in to get Read More

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For Your Best Chances in an Asbestos-Related Lawsuit, Go Local!

By | Published November 19, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

If you or a loved one is newly diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, it’s hard to know where to turn. Once your medical needs are addressed, you’ll need to get the wheels in motion to seek compensation from those responsible for your disease. You probably have seen the television commercials about asbestos claims and may Read More

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Handymen Beware: Protect Your Family From Asbestos

By | Published November 12, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

If you considered yourself a “Mr. or Ms. Fix-It,” there was probably almost nothing you could not tackle with a little help from the local hardware store. The problem is, up until the early 1980s, asbestos-containing materials could be found in everything from roofing and siding shingles to vermiculite insulation, vinyl flooring, textured paint and Read More

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