In recent years, the public has become more aware of the risks of asbestos exposure, and many industries have taken precautions to protect workers or eliminated asbestos use entirely. Unfortunately, many people still suffer the effects of asbestos exposure, and...
Today, many people know the risks of asbestos exposure. These fibers are highly carcinogenic, and inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to mesothelioma, asbestosis and other life-altering lung conditions. Unfortunately, because of its widespread use, many people lived and...
While the pipe systems in the buildings around us often go unnoticed, we benefit from these systems every day. Pipe systems transport water to both homes and industrial settings. They transport waste away from buildings to waste management facilities. They bring steam...
There is no question that mesothelioma is a devastating diagnosis. Despite extensive research to find new treatments, doctors still consider mesothelioma to be a terminal cancer in the vast majority of cases. To support those fighting this terrible disease, our law...
When people in Washington and other states across the nation suffer an ailment or health issue, they may not know what caused it. Unfortunately, some work environments are the cause of serious health conditions, including some cancers. A diagnosis of mesothelioma is...
Coping with a mesothelioma diagnosis is nothing short of a tragic experience. You’ve worked hard all your life only to discover that it’s all being stripped away from you because your employer, at one time or another, failed to ensure that you were protected from...
Sadly, there’s no cure for mesothelioma, the cancerous condition caused by exposure to asbestos, but there are treatments available aimed at prolonging life. Unfortunately, these treatments can be expensive. If you or a loved one are dealing with a mesothelioma...
Mesothelioma is a terrible disease that is caused when asbestos fibers become lodged in the lining of the lungs, thereby leading to cancerous growths. There’s no cure for this condition, which leaves many families struggling to find answers and a path forward....
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that can affect people in the Pacific Northwest like other forms of cancer. However, mesothelioma is unique in several respects. One way mesothelioma is unique, is that it is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. Another way...
If you served in the Navy or worked at shipyards such as the Lockheed Shipyard or the Todd Shipyard, chances are you were exposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, a dangerous form of cancer. If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma from working...
