People who are exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, even decades after the exposure. The seriousness of this condition and the cost of care means that victims will face many challenges as they navigate life with this disease. Victims might opt...
Month: June 2021
Do you need to worry about “legacy” asbestos?
Environmental asbestos exposure can occur in many different ways. Some people have secondary exposure because a family member works with asbestos. Others have direct exposure because of their jobs. Usually, job risk comes from actually working with asbestos. Vehicle...
Johnson & Johnson head back to court over asbestos-laced talc claims
Talcum powder, specifically talcum powder sold by Johnson & Johnson, has been in the news over the years for fear of contamination with the powerful carcinogen asbestos. Women sued the company stating that they developed ovarian cancer as a result of using the...