Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are very popular with people who don’t need a car very often, people traveling to unfamiliar destinations and people who are going to parties and events where they may be drinking. Unfortunately, your personal safety can be a...
We Know Mesothelioma
Year: 2022
Why contractors and remodelers are at risk of mesothelioma
Before medical science conclusively showed how dangerous it was, businesses used asbestos in all kinds of products. Asbestos, which is a naturally-occurring mineral substance, helps slow the spread of fire. It also is an effective insulating material. Companies have...
Ridesharing gigs come with assault risks
Working as an Uber or Lyft driver offers benefits like flexible hours and good pay, but how safe are these jobs for the drivers? You have probably heard about assault against passengers, but violence also affects drivers. Those who drive for rideshare companies must...
Women’s risk for mesothelioma has surged in recent decades
Mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive and frightening forms of cancer. It does not respond well to traditional treatments and has no known cure. Mesothelioma has a strong correlation with asbestos exposure. Historically, men in certain high-risk professions were...
EPA moves to ban asbestos in the United States
Asbestos, a mineral that naturally occurs in the environment, has long been used across a number of industries thanks to its unique makeup. Unfortunately, it is also extremely dangerous and can lead to a number of serious illnesses if breathed in or ingested. If you...
What tissue does mesothelioma affect?
You'll find that people will often talk about mesothelioma as it relates to a certain part of their body, or the location at which the cancer is found. For instance, they may say that they have mesothelioma of the lungs or of the abdomen. This is partially right, but...
How do you choose the right mesothelioma doctor?
A diagnosis with any form of cancer can leave you overwhelmed and confused. It does not get any better if you are diagnosed with a malignant form of cancer such as mesothelioma. One of the most important questions you will have to grapple with following your...
Is it springtime allergies – or mesothelioma?
Springtime in Seattle can be beautiful. But allergy sufferers are plagued with a host of symptoms that leave them feeling miserable. For them, spring is usually not their favorite time of year. But is it really just an allergy to pollen and other irritants that have...
2 steps you need to take if you have mesothelioma
There is bad news and then there is devastating news. Being diagnosed with a terminal condition is definitely devastating. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for compensation to help cover your treatment cost as well as other damages....
Coogan case is settled at the Supreme Court
Mesothelioma is a serious disease that can lead to a person’s death. When a business is accused of exposing its workers to mesothelioma, there is a chance that the individual or their family members could be compensated for the damage caused. When you take a case to...