ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos particles can become trapped in the body, often after being inhaled or ingested. These particles are microscopic and very dangerous. There is typically a long latency period, but cancerous growth...
Mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer, and it also has a relatively high fatality rate. Many people who are diagnosed with the disease pass away, as complete healing or remission often does not occur. Part of the reason for this is that people tend to be older when...
For much of the 1900s, factories across the United States used asbestos in everyday equipment and building materials. Companies chose asbestos because it handled heat, fire and wear better than most alternatives at the time. Moreover, factory owners relied on it to...
Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. Your situation worsens after finding out about the denial of your workers’ compensation claim for medical benefits and lost wages. This denial can feel like a cruel blow, especially when you worry about your family’s...
Many people think asbestos only causes cancer, such as mesothelioma. However, it can also cause other lung and chest problems. Although these conditions do not involve tumors, they can still affect breathing and daily movement. In Georgia, many older buildings contain...
Mesothelioma is usually described as an often deadly, hard-to-treat form of cancer. It begins in the organ linings and takes decades to develop. By the time people start noticing symptoms, it may have already begun to spread to other parts of the body. An early...
Employees who get injured on the job or develop work-acquired illnesses may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Employers must carry coverage in most cases. Those exposed to dangerous substances by businesses might have the right to file a personal injury...
For many families, the danger of asbestos didn’t come from working in construction sites or shipyards. It came home on someone’s clothes. Spouses and children often had no idea that simple acts like doing laundry or giving a hug could expose them to toxic asbestos...
The main cause of mesothelioma, an aggressive type of cancer, is exposure to asbestos fibers. People usually inhale these fibers, but they could also be ingested, and any type of exposure is potentially dangerous. There is a long latency period, so people are often...
Exposure to carcinogens on the job could theoretically lead to cancer. People who handle certain chemicals in manufacturing or maintenance positions might be at risk of developing different types of cancer. Asbestos is one of the most dangerous human carcinogens used...
