Developing mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos is a common concern among Washington and Oregon residents, particularly those who work in shipbuilding or other high-risk industries. Most people are aware that one of the unique characteristics of mesothelioma is...
Mesothelioma
Recent mesothelioma lawsuit shows auto industry risks
In Oregon, Washington and across the nation, people who go to work every day and simply go about their duties are doing so under the impression that they will not be exposed to dangerous substances that could cause serious illness later in life. However, when it comes...
New research may lead to more effective mesothelioma treatment
Mesothelioma is a terrible cancer that typically causes tumors to build up in the tissue lining the lungs and is usually caused by asbestos getting trapped in this tissue. The body is incapable of breaking down asbestos, so the material continues to damage the lining...
Why file a mesothelioma lawsuit?
Readers of our blog likely know that mesothelioma has only one cause: asbestos exposure. What some may not know is that it has been mined and used for thousands of years. Within the last 100 years or so, it was industrialized and used in just about everything as a...
Is mesothelioma contagious?
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that attacks the membrane around the lungs. While symptoms often start out mild, the condition quickly progresses ultimately leading to fatality. The aggressive progression of the condition often means friends and loved ones see the...
What industries pose a risk of asbestos exposure?
By now, most people in Oregon and Washington know that asbestos is a dangerous cancer-causing substance. However, for many reasons, it has taken time for people to realize the harmful effects of asbestos. Many people in the region therefore may have been exposed to...
Women, too, are victims of mesothelioma
Men do not have exclusive claim as victims of mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Women, too, have been diagnosed with and die from this terrible and preventable disease, and those numbers may be climbing. Traditionally, men have...
The four stages of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive disease that steals years away from hardworking individuals and affects too many men and women who have worked in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. One of its causes is exposure to asbestos, and long-term exposures can result in the...
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a serious illness that can be caused by asbestos exposure in shipyards and in other ways as well. Victims of asbestos exposure may be able to obtain compensation for their damages in certain circumstances and should be familiar with the symptoms of...
What do people receive for compensation for Mesothelioma?
There are many different chemicals that are used in different industries or different products in Washington and Oregon. These various chemicals have various purposes that can be valuable for the product or industry, but they can also be harmful to the workers in the...