Pleural plaques are essentially a scarring of the lungs caused by repeated exposure to asbestos over a long period of time. One in seven of those diagnosed with pleural plaques will develop mesothelioma, an aggressive form of lung cancer directly linked with asbestos exposure. The number of mesothelioma cases is rising and is set to [...]
There are various types of mesothelioma but asbestos lung mesothelioma is an asbestos-induced cancer of the mesothelium of the lung, more familiarly known as the pleura, which is the external lining of the lung.
Many of the major organs of the body have a mesothelium, that of the heart being called the pericardium and of [...]
Asbestos law involves laws set up by the government that regulate exposure to asbestos in the workplace. It enables people who are affected by asbestos exposure to seek compensation, and is currently being considered by the federal legislature.
It is believed that asbestos manufacturers were aware of the hazards of asbestos but did not make the [...]
Asbestos has been used in connection with a number of professions such as the US military and armed forces, especially the Navy.
During mid-1970’s excessive amount of asbestos were used in shipbuilding and commercial construction.
According to Occupational Safety & Health Administration “An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on [...]
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is most of the time caused due to exposure to asbestos. In this form of cancer, cancerous cells are formed in the mesothelium, the protective lining covering the major organs of our bodies. In mesothelioma, the cancerous cells are usually formed either around the lungs or chest cavity. [...]
A class action lawsuit is where individuals come together for their similar compensations and complaints.
This is effective as it saves the court’s time along with resources by enabling a single judge to hear the combined complaints.
If you or anyone in your family has contracted the deadly disease of mesothelioma or other asbestos related diseases due [...]
For people working in places where there is exposure to asbestos, a certain guidelines have been setup.
These guidelines have been established to help employees and employers to undertake work involving a safe manner and not get exposed to asbestos resulting in them contracting dangerous diseases like mesothelioma.
If an employee or contractor finds out that any [...]
Hidden asbestos risks
Asbestos is the most prominent risk factor for contraction of mesothelioma. Apart from asbestos, there are other risk factors as well which researchers have identified which tend to increase risk of this disease.
• SV40 - It is found that there is a connection between mesothelioma and simian virus 40 (SV40), a kind of [...]
Asbestos has been one of the most discussed health topics of the last few decades. This is due to the fact that it emits invisible fibres that can have harmful effects on anyone who comes into contact with them for prolonged periods.
Research has shown that these fibres are the catalyst for many diseases including Lung [...]
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. In mesothelioma , malignant type cells form and develop within the mesothelium, a protective lining which covers the internal organs of the body. Mesothelioma is most common in the pleura which is the outer lining of the lungs, but it [...]
