Seattle Personal Injury Law Blog
Which workers are most likely to have been exposed to asbestos?
Asbestos was a centerpiece of numerous American industries throughout much of the 20th century. Its popularity exposed countless workers and their loved ones to the dangerous material. The consequences of these decisions still reverberate today. Who is most likely to...
Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder over asbestos contamination
Johnson & Johnson, maker of the famous talcum powder known by the brand name Baby Powder, has long denied any asbestos contamination of its products. They have maintained this claim during all of the civil suits brought against the company related to allegations...
What to do if you think you’ve been exposed to asbestos
Asbestos exposure is a main concern in many industries, as it has the potential to cause serious health issues such as lung cancer, pleural disease, asbestosis and mesothelioma. It's important to do your best to avoid asbestos exposure at all costs. This holds true...
Can spouses be affected by asbestos exposure?
Asbestos is a highly toxic material that has a high resistance to heat. It was a very popular material that was used widely in the construction industry in the United States for decades. It wasn't until the material was discovered to be very dangerous in the 1960s...
Asbestos violations result in almost $800,000 in fines
Two companies, Northlake Capital & Development and 3917 Densmore LLC, are facing thousands of dollars in fines after the Washington Department of Labor and Industries cited improper and unsafe asbestos handling at a Seattle home-flipping site. The Department of...
Living with a mesothelioma diagnosis
A mesothelioma diagnosis is very serious and life changing. From the moment you are told you have this terminal condition, your life is likely going to revolve around treatments to try to do away with the cancer and help extend your life expectancy. It is important...
How do doctors diagnose mesothelioma?
Asbestos-caused diseases are commonly the result of working for many years in environments like brake shops, shipyards and the construction industry – where there's a chance of asbestos particles contaminating the airspace. The cancer mesothelioma is one of the most...
Does your parent suffer from mesothelioma?
If your parent suffers from mesothelioma, there is a very good chance that he or she developed the condition because of exposure to asbestos, a substance used in numerous industrial and household products for decades before the public learned that it led to high rates...
How do I determine where asbestos exposure occurred?
Asbestos exposure is a very serious experience that may lead to a serious, life-threatening illness -- mesothelioma. Its victims face a very difficult road ahead, and certainly deserve full, fair compensation for their suffering and medical expenses. But it is not...
Mesothelioma treatment: There are options
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that attacks the mesothelium, a membrane that lines many of the body's most important organs. While not always the case, this disease typically occurs in the lining of the lungs. While there is no cure for mesothelioma, there are...
