Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rock and soil that in its natural, inert form is harmless. There are six types of asbestos fibers mined in different parts of the world, and the fibers may be white, brown, blue, gray or green. Chrysotile, the white fibers, are...
Maybe the mesothelioma diagnosis was not that much of a surprise. You sensed that something was wrong. Cough, fatigue, chest pain, and shortness of breath were among the symptoms. Still, the news struck you like a lightning bolt. This fatal form of cancer has you...
A mesothelioma diagnosis can lead to quite a bit of uncertainty for Oregon and Washington residents. For starters, there are the obvious health concerns and the fact that this type of diagnosis is usually terminal. But, there are other concerns for anyone who is...
The news hit you and your family like a freight train. Your physician diagnoses you with mesothelioma, the rare and aggressive form of cancer caused by regular exposure to asbestos. It was an illness years in the making, and one that will likely soon take your life....
When someone in Washington or Oregon is diagnosed with mesothelioma, it can be a scary and uncertain time for that individual and family members. Even a cursory search for information about mesothelioma would likely lead our readers to conclude that the survival rate...
People in Washington State and Oregon who worked in certain jobs in the past might have heard about the dangers of being exposed to asbestos and the potential diseases that can result from it. Those who are especially vulnerable are veterans who might have been...
U.S. armed forces members file nearly one out of every three mesothelioma lawsuits, and no military members were more exposed to asbestos than Navy veterans. Asbestos was widely used throughout Navy ships and shipyards for protection against saltwater corrosion and...
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...
