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How a Lawyer Can Help After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Linked to the Job Most people associate workplace lung cancer with asbestos, and for good reason. Asbestos has long been recognized as one of the most dangerous occupational carcinogens in industrial history. But asbestos isn’t the only toxic substance that can cause deadly lung diseases...

A Boston Jury Delivers a Strong Message as J&J’s Legal Troubles Grow A Massachusetts jury recently awarded $8 million to an 84-year-old woman who developed mesothelioma after decades of using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. The verdict adds to the mounting pressure on J&J, which continues to face tens of thousands of lawsuits from people...

The Paper Trail That Proves Exposure Asbestos-related lung cancer doesn’t develop overnight. The diagnosis often comes decades after the exposure, long after a person has retired, the job site has closed, and the paperwork seems lost to time. But when it comes to proving an asbestos lung cancer claim, that paper trail matters. It’s what...

Asbestos exposure remains a hidden threat in American workplaces, even in industries that seem far removed from construction or heavy manufacturing. While asbestos is often associated with industrial jobs like shipbuilding or factory work, people from all walks of life have developed lung cancer or mesothelioma after spending years in “safe” environments like schools, offices,...

For years, many people took Valsartan, believing it was safely managing their blood pressure. Then came the shocking news: several batches had been contaminated with NDMA, a cancer-causing chemical. The contamination wasn’t a fluke — it stemmed from poor manufacturing practices at overseas facilities, where corners were cut and safety standards ignored. By the time...

Hernia Mesh Products Have Caused Life-Threatening Complications The Bard PowerPort was designed to make long-term medical treatments easier, but for many patients, it has caused devastating complications instead. Reports of catheter fractures, device migration, severe infections, and life-threatening injuries have led to lawsuits against Bard, the manufacturer, alleging the company knowingly sold a defective product....

Defective Products Can Cause Serious Injuries—Know Your Rights Defective products injure millions of people each year. From faulty medical devices and dangerous prescription drugs to automobile defects and household items that fail to function safely, defective products can cause life-changing harm. When a product fails to work as intended and leads to injuries or illnesses,...

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers, which, when inhaled or ingested, can become lodged in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. This disease often carries a serious prognosis and has historically been associated with high mortality rates. However, mesothelioma is not always an...

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the protective tissue covering the lungs, abdomen, heart, and other organs. The most common form, malignant pleural mesothelioma, affects the lining of the chest and lungs and is almost always linked to asbestos exposure. Diagnosing mesothelioma is notoriously challenging, as symptoms often do...

A new breakthrough in mesothelioma treatment is offering hope to those battling this aggressive cancer. Keytruda, a medication now approved for use alongside chemotherapy, has shown promising results in extending survival for patients with pleural mesothelioma. This news comes as a beacon of hope for victims of asbestos exposure, many of whom have had limited...