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...
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Asbestos
How is fault determined in an asbestos exposure case?
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,...
What types of diseases can asbestos cause?
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...
Which workers have the highest risk of asbestos exposure?
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...
What is asbestos?
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...
Workers who handled asbestos could eventually develop lung cancer
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...
Do you know the warning signs of asbestosis?
Working with asbestos or in an environment known to have asbestos contamination can lead to serious and life-threatening medical issues years later. Asbestos has a strong correlation with lung cancer and the devastating cancer of the organ linings called mesothelioma....
Missouri’s Enhanced Benefit law can help asbestos victims
If you have been exposed to asbestos and now have an illness as a result, it is possible that you could seek fair compensation and benefits through the state itself. In addition to being able to get medical benefits, you may be able to receive temporary total...