ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
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...
Certain occupations carry significantly higher risks of asbestos exposure due to the widespread use of asbestos-containing materials in various industries throughout the 20th century. Workers in these high-risk careers often handled asbestos products directly or...
For mesothelioma patients, studies and trials may offer access to promising treatments not yet available to the public. But for those pursuing legal claims related to asbestos exposure, the decision to join a clinical trial can raise important questions. Will it...
