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...
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...
For residents of Washington and Oregon who worked in industries where asbestos was common, it is natural to be fearful of illnesses that stem from it, specifically mesothelioma. This is known to impact people who worked in shipyards, auto manufacturing, paper mills...
If a person is exposed to asbestos, he or she may not realize that it can cause significant health problems. Some of the effects of exposure may not be immediately apparent, but there are signs an individual can look for. Asbestos exposure overview When a person...
Workers in paper mills face many on-the-job risks that are inherent in any type of factory work. While it is easy to see how working with heavy machinery with many moving parts can cause an injury, there is a serious danger that may go unseen in paper mills: asbestos...
A $36.5 million verdict in favor of an Oregon man seriously ill due to exposure to asbestos should continue to wake up companies about the dangers of this mineral. These companies cannot avoid punishment for causing heartache for thousands of families throughout the...
Attorney Brendan Little has been made a partner at Bergman Draper Oslund Udo, PLLC, in a move that will strengthen the law firm and its commitment to its clients. Brendan has spent his entire legal career fighting for victims harmed by dangerous products and corporate...
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...
Getting a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. If the type of cancer is mesothelioma, it will often come as a shock to individuals when the doctor tells them that it came from exposure to asbestos many years ago. Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive...
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...
