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A mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuit involves a legal action taken on behalf of an individual who died as a result of malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma cases can become incredibly complicated, particularly when it comes to proving the liability of one or more companies that exposed the deceased to asbestos. Here, we want to discuss who can…

Asbestos exposure can lead to an extremely dangerous form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. If you’ve worked near asbestos, discuss it with your doctor; people are not always immediately symptomatic for the cancer asbestos causes. Generally, asbestos exposure does constitute grounds for legal action, but only if a claimant’s situation meets specific criteria. Actual…

Asbestos is a substance that manufacturers used to produce insulation and fire-resistant materials. From the early 1900s to the mid-1990s, many companies used asbestos and asbestos products in building projects and commercial products, unaware of the dangers asbestos poses. Asbestos fibers breathed into the lungs can embed in lung tissue, and, over time, this causes…

Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, a substance used for decades as an insulator and fire retardant. Unfortunately, many manufacturers of asbestos products knew of the dangers but continued producing asbestos products due to their widespread use in many commercial and residential building projects and product manufacturing. This…

An estimated 1.3 million people encounter significant amounts of asbestos in the workplace every day, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Manufacturers stopped using asbestos in the 1970s, but many older materials contain these harmful minerals that cause serious illness and death to thousands of people in the United States. Companies used…

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral we previously used in home construction. As a natural flame retardant and insulator, it was an inexpensive way to protect our homes. Unfortunately, we didn’t know at the time that asbestos can have negative health consequences. People began complaining of respiratory problems, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned…

What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the cells that construct the thin lining that protects and supports the body’s vital organs. The cells are made up of what are called Mesothelial tissues which surround the chest, heart and abdominal cavities. Ninety percent of mesothelioma cases are caused by…