More and more individuals are worried about asbestos exposure in their past. From consumer products to construction materials, asbestos fibers were used to protect people from fire and extreme heat. Unfortunately, as those products broke down and deteriorated,...
Mesothelioma devastates families, leaving them with emotional turmoil and massive financial losses. This is wholly unacceptable, especially in light of the dangers of asbestos and the innocence of individuals who unknowingly put themselves in harm’s way by simply...
You may have worked at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for decades never knowing that you were exposed to asbestos. Moreover, you may have exposed your family members to asbestos based on dust and fibers caught in your hair, skin and clothing. This is known as...
You knew something was wrong. Over the past months, you experienced symptoms that included weight loss, nausea, chest pain, persistent coughing and shortness of breath. Still, the diagnosis from your doctor shocked you. The unexpected punch in the stomach that knocked...
There are many different materials and chemicals that people in Washington and Oregon work with during their jobs. Some of the materials may be used for years, but as advances occur, other materials may be developed or found to be better for a particular purpose....
First, it was the coughing and breathing difficulties, then came the chest pains, night sweats and gradual loss of weight. With these symptoms, you know that something was terribly wrong. A medical appointment confirmed this. Mesothelioma is the diagnosis, and people...
