Mesothelioma occurs because of asbestos exposure. The people at significant risk of developing mesothelioma are those whose jobs expose them to asbestos, such as construction workers. Also, often such people develop mesothelioma later in life. This is because mesothelioma has a long latency period. Mesothelioma can take decades to develop after asbestos exposure. However, if
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Pennsylvania Court Allows Mesothelioma Lawsuit to Proceed Against Employer
The Pennsylvania Common Wealth Court recently ruled that the exclusivity provision of the Pennsylvania state Occupational Disease Law applies to diseases that appear within four years and not to those with a long latency period like that of mesothelioma. This decision came after the University of Pittsburgh, also known as Pitt, one of the defendants…
Mesothelioma and Self-Esteem
A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect the patient in many ways. These effects can either be short-term or long-term. One of the major ways a mesothelioma diagnosis can affect a patient is by lowering their self-esteem. Self-esteem is how a person values and perceives themselves. It is based on what someone believes about themselves. The physical…
Owner of Former Vermiculite Mine Proposes $18.5 Million to the State of Montana
The owner of an old asbestos mine in Libby, Montana, W.R. Grace, recently offered the state of Montana over $18 million to settle the state’s claims for natural resource damages. Montana has claimed substantial damage to its natural and environmental resources due to the irresponsibility of W.R. Grace & Co.’s business practices while operating the…
Do I Need a Specialist to Treat Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare disease that develops after a person is exposed to asbestos. Unfortunately, there is still no cure for this rare but fatal illness. However, the good news is there are various treatment options for mesothelioma. If you have a history of asbestos exposure and are experiencing mesothelioma symptoms, you may wonder if…
Can a Dust Mask Protect From Asbestos?
Asbestos is quite hazardous. Inhaling or ingesting asbestos can lead to various illnesses like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Because of this, it is vital for people at risk of encountering asbestos to protect themselves. For construction workers and carpenters, for instance, wearing a dust mask protects them from dust and dirt. A dust mask…
Legacy Asbestos: Some Crucial Information You Should Have
Asbestos is a substance that can cause several life-threatening diseases, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. This dangerous mineral is no longer used as frequently as it was many years ago because of strict regulations. Unfortunately, even though asbestos is no longer being used as it was before the 1980s, there is a significant…
How to Handle a Mesothelioma Deposition
Depositions are part of the discovery process where involved parties collect information in preparation for the trial. A mesothelioma deposition involves the plaintiff and other parties relevant to the case answering questions or providing testimony under oath. Depositions help the claimant’s and defense’s sides learn more about the case. In other words, mesothelioma depositions are…
How to File a Mesothelioma Claim
If you or a dear one was diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might have the right to file a claim and recover compensation from negligent parties. Though mesothelioma compensation cannot undo what happened, it can help with, among other things, the high cost of treatment and provide financial security. By seeking compensation, you can hold the…
Court Denies Petition for Veterans Mesothelioma Claim Based on Nuclear Submarine Asbestos Exposure to Be Dismissed
For purposes of this article, the defendant, in this case, will be referred to as A.O.H.
Veterans are at a high risk of developing asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma. This is especially true for people who served in the military between 1935 and 1975. According to research, it was at this period that asbestos use in…