A bill continues to languish in Congress which was designed to resolve many thousands of asbestos related lawsuits, leaving many waiting for a just resolution as they continue to endure their painfull illness without compensation.
According to a study released in September 2004 by the American Thoracic Society (ATS), asbestos continues to be a hazard for [...] Continue Reading…
The Asbestos Trust Fund Bill
Mesothelioma Information Asbestos Cancer: Let’s Inform the World
Mesothelioma is known to be produced by exposing yourself to asbestos during a long period of time. A period of time hundreds and thousands of mine and shipyard workers are exposed while they work hard. The first case of mesothelioma ever to be linked with asbestos remotes as early as the 1890s. Almost a full [...] Continue Reading…
Asbestos Exposure Causes Mesothelioma
Although asbestos is no longer a commonly used material for building there has been a rise in the number of diseases caused by asbestos exposure. This is because the fibers that cause the problem take about 20 to 30 years to manifest. Thus, after a long period of dormancy the symptoms show up dramatically. What [...] Continue Reading…
The Danger of Asbestos
Asbestos is the collective term used to describe a family of several types of mineral fibrous rocks. There are currently six different regulated types of asbestos, with the three main types being Crocidolite, Amosite and Chrysolite.
Crocidolite which is usually blue can be found a lot in southern Africa, Australia and in Russia. The Amosite which [...] Continue Reading…
Mesothelioma: a Brief Overview
IntroductionMesothelioma is a cancer which affects the tissue which surrounds and protects various organs in the body. This tissue is called the Mesothelium, and Mesothelioma causes it to become abnormal, divide without control, and invade and damage nearby organs. The most common form is pleural mesothelioma which affects the sac that lines the chest [...] Continue Reading…
Asbestos Risk: Do You Have Asbestos in Your Home?
If your home was constructed before the 1970s, it may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral made up of long, spindly fibers that are strong and flexible. Asbestos fibers are also very heat and flame resistant, so until the potential health effects were accepted, asbestos was used widely in a range of products, particularly those [...] Continue Reading…
The Deadly Link Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos in California
The fibrous material known as asbestos has been used throughout history for its fire resistant qualities. Recent history has found asbestos as a preferred building material due to its fire retardant, heat resistant capability coupled with its cost effective nature.
California business owners of the early to mid 20th century used asbestos in nearly everything [...] Continue Reading…
The Truth About California Mesothelioma Settlements And Awards
Understanding what a Mesothelioma diagnosis means takes much longer than the brief time your doctor spent with you as they broke the news to you that you were suffering from it. Understanding a diagnosis and what to do and how to react will take some time.
Unfortunately, it is fatal in all but a few [...] Continue Reading…
Industrial Asbestos Removal Project at Former Point Pleasant Hospital – New Jersey (nj)
The MACK Group, LLC (website http://www.mackgrp.com ) completed the asbestos abatement of the former Point Pleasant Hospital located in Point Pleasant New Jersey. This large project consisted of the asbestos removal of various asbestos containing materials as well as the abatement of several large boilers.The project scope consisted of the asbestos abatement, removal and proper disposal of [...] Continue Reading…
The Mack Group, Llc Completed Asbestos Tile And Mastic Abatement Project
The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement and flooring removal contractor, recently completed an asbestos abatement project that consisted of the removal of asbestos floor tile and mastic. The Mack Group, LLC (MACK) was selected to perform the work based upon their impeccable safety record, expertise and economical pricing. The project was completed for [...] Continue Reading…
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgical Procedures
Peritoneal Mesothelioma is considerably rare, accounting for only between 10% and 20% of all Mesothelioma cases. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure that affects the abdominal tissue, more specifically the lining in the abdominal wall. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is most often deadly, although treatment options are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and the survival [...] Continue Reading…