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This dangerous substance remains a significant health risk The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it has banned the last remaining uses of asbestos, a known carcinogen that has been linked to 40,000 deaths each year. The rule applies to chrysotile asbestos, which is still used in car parts such as aftermarket automotive brakes, linings,...

Asbestos exposure still remains a significant risk. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer primarily affecting the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma), the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or the heart (pericardial mesothelioma). Alongside mesothelioma, asbestos exposure is a known cause of lung cancer, a more common yet serious condition. This dual risk has...

It's crucial to separate fact from fiction. Asbestos is linked to mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the lungs and abdomen. Victims of mesothelioma may be eligible for compensation. It's important to understand the truth about mesothelioma and its link to asbestos exposure. Below, we debunk some common misconceptions about asbestos and mesothelioma....

Repeat asbestos exposure increases risks, but a single event can result in cancer decades later. One-time exposure to asbestos, a mineral once widely used in various industries for its cost-effectiveness and durability, can lead to the development of serious diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. While the risk associated with a single exposure is generally...

An attorney can help you receive the maximum compensation you deserve. U.S. military veterans receiving compensation for Agent Orange exposure during their service may also be eligible for compensation due to asbestos-related lung cancer. The critical factor lies in understanding the eligibility criteria for both types of compensation and gathering the necessary documentation to substantiate...

Veterans who were exposed to cancer-causing substances deserve justice. Members of the armed services and their families sacrifice a great deal to serve our country. At a bare minimum, our country should provide them with safe facilities in which to live and work. Unfortunately, for too many veterans, that's not what happened. In recent years,...

Smokers with lung cancer can file asbestos claims. Many smokers are hesitant about seeking compensation for their asbestos-related lung cancer, assuming that their history with tobacco prevents them from filing claims. That's wrong. Unfortunately, this misconception has kept an untold number of victims from recovering the compensation they rightfully deserve. It has been well established...

Mesothelioma is a devastating cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Sept. 26 marks National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. On this day, patients, family members, doctors, and the mesothelioma community raise awareness about this rare cancer in an effort to help find a cure. Created in 2004 by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) to educate the...

Behind their luster, quartz countertops hide a disturbing secret - the manufacturing and installation of artificial quartz kitchen and bathroom countertops are causing many workers to develop silicosis, an irreversible lung disease. Occupational silicosis linked to manufactured quartz Silicosis is caused by inhaling silica, tiny particles released when engineered quartz countertops - and other silica-containing materials...

Benzene is among the most produced - and dangerous - chemicals in the US. Benzene, a highly-flammable liquid and hazardous vapor, has played a significant role in American industry and consumer products. However, its impact on American workers and culture has been marred by benzene's hazardous health effects. Benzene is among the top 20 chemicals...