Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health have recently discovered 21 new cases of malignant mesothelioma among workers in the state’s Iron Range. The …
Category Archives: Mesothelioma
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Studies Suggests Higher Rates of Lung Cancer in Smokers with Chronic Exposure to Asbestos
It is well accepted in the medical community – and well documented by evidence – that both smoking and asbestos cause damage to the lungs. According to a recent article, there are some interesting …
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Proposed Legislation Could Silence Mesothelioma Victims
A proposed bill supported by asbestos companies and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is encountering push-back from a number of mesothelioma advocates. If passed, the bill – the Furthering Asbestos Claims
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Asbestos victims, lawyers fear new bill may delay compensation
Originally posted by The Salt Lake Tribune “Anything that would slow a case down essentially would be a death sentence,” said Rick Nemeroff. “We were able to get this done really …
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A History of Asbestos Litigation
The world has known of asbestos and its uses for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the last century and a half that man harnessed its power on a massive scale, and ultimately paid the …