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You may have heard that diseases caused by asbestos take years and even decades to develop after a person has worked with or has been otherwise exposed to asbestos. That’s typically true. The latency period, which is the length of time between being exposed to this...
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit regarding mesothelioma is set by state law. This legal timeframe determines how long a person has to initiate a legal action from the date of diagnosis or, in some cases, from the date the individual should...
The diagnosis of asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma or another form of lung cancer can come as a huge shock – especially since it may have been many years since you were last exposed to asbestos. While it’s difficult to think about a lawsuit when you’re sick,...
Anyone can potentially develop cancer. Of course, some people are at substantially higher risk for certain types of cancer than others. Certain types of cancer directly relate to the job that someone works. For example, mesothelioma is a cancer of the organ linings...
Some people think that natural objects and materials are inherently safer than synthetics created by humans. However, people only need to learn the basics about asbestos exposure to realize the fault lines in that concept. Countless naturally-occurring substances are...
When medical researchers can conclusively connect a particular substance with the development of cancer, they begin calling that substance a carcinogen. Although humans have used asbestos for centuries, it is only been a few decades since medical science has...
Many people have heard about asbestos but don't actually know much about it at all. Even those who may have worked with this dangerous substance often have not researched exactly what it is and why exposure to it can be consequential. Asbestos receives some attention...
Asbestos is a natural, fibrous mineral found and mined in many geographic regions all over the world. Businesses and manufacturers use asbestos in many different products due to its excellent insulating and fire-retardant qualities. Unfortunately, asbestos is very...
A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating for both the victim of the disease and their loved ones. As the mesothelioma victim endures their health struggles, many of their loved ones will adapt to various caregiving roles. Unfortunately, as a caregiver, it’s easy to get...
There are people who claim that natural resources and materials are inherently safe. They doubt the safety of anything synthetic and immediately assume that substances or items occurring naturally are always safer. Asbestos is the perfect evidence to refute that...