Category Archives: Personal Injury

Home >  Blog >  Personal Injury
Asbestosis: difficult to treat, impossible to reverse

Asbestosis: difficult to treat, impossible to reverse

There is no doubt that exposure to asbestos is dangerous. It can cause irreparable damage to a person’s lungs and other vital organs, and it should be avoided when at all possible. Unfortunately, millions of people were exposed to asbestos…

view article
Mesothelioma advocates fight to defeat FACT Act

Mesothelioma advocates fight to defeat FACT Act

Advocates for victims of mesothelioma in North Carolina and throughout the country are working hard to fight a bill that is currently supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act – also known as the…

view article
Woman cites secondary exposure to asbestos in her lawsuit

Woman cites secondary exposure to asbestos in her lawsuit

In our last post, we discussed the fact that family members of people who work with asbestos are at risk of being exposed and suffering an asbestos-related illness. This is known as secondary or indirect exposure, and it is something…

view article
The real victims of fraud in regards to asbestos claims

The real victims of fraud in regards to asbestos claims

People who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness have a number of very complicated questions that need to be addressed, from what type of care they may need to how they will provide for their families during a time…

view article
Factors that could affect whether a person develops mesothelioma

Factors that could affect whether a person develops mesothelioma

While it is widely known that exposure to asbestos can cause devastating and ultimately fatal illnesses, not every person who is exposed develops diseases like mesothelioma. In fact, mesothelioma is considered relatively rare. But asbestos-related illnesses, while rare, are still…

view article
Why are there so many parties named in many asbestos lawsuits?

Why are there so many parties named in many asbestos lawsuits?

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and has learned that exposure has led to a catastrophic illness, you need to understand your legal rights and options. In many cases, it is possible to file a…

view article
More than 100 cases of cancer diagnosed in group of miners

More than 100 cases of cancer diagnosed in group of miners

A recent report released some troubling numbers for miners in the Iron Range. Out of 69,000 people who worked in the mining industry between 1930 and 1982, a total of 101 have since been diagnosed with mesothelioma. State Department of…

view article
Navy veterans with asbestos illnesses: Know your legal options

Navy veterans with asbestos illnesses: Know your legal options

If you or a loved one served in the U.S. Navy, worked in shipbuilding or were employed as a longshoreman, you should understand the risks of asbestos exposure. The men and women who worked in these capacities often came into…

view article
Asbestos hazards cannot just be wiped away

Asbestos hazards cannot just be wiped away

There is no doubt that construction work comes with some very obvious on-the-job hazards, from working high off the ground to using heavy and powerful machinery. However, some of the most dangerous risks of construction work are too small to…

view article
Are the most aggressive remedies for mesothelioma always best?

Are the most aggressive remedies for mesothelioma always best?

Mesothelioma is a devastating illness; there is no doubt about that. It is aggressive and requires aggressive treatments to help sufferers cope with the painful and serious symptoms. While there is no cure for mesothelioma, there are ways of extending…

view article