Research has long linked the aggressive and fatal cancer called mesothelioma to asbestos exposure. This cancer affects the lining of the organs and can cause debilitating pain as it progresses. Mesothelioma is particularly insidious, in part because it takes so…
Asbestos is deadly. It causes a horrible, aggressive form of cancer called mesothelioma. The fatality rates remain high, despite treatment options. Every year, around 15,000 people in the United States die from cancer or other diseases that link back to…
For decades, people have turned to talcum powder, also called baby powder, to keep the bottoms of young children dry. Some people also apply the powder to their underwear or genitals to reduce sweat or odor. In recent years, however,…
For decades, American workers ranging from automobile mechanics to construction workers suffered from exposure to a deadly compound. Once medical science tied asbestos to serious and often fatal cancers like mesothelioma, however, laws changed to mandate worker protection in the…
Here at The Law Offices of Wallace & Graham, we recently provided a white paper online addressing the recent cases exploring a potential connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. In that paper, we emphasize the importance of understanding those…
To help answer questions currently circulating about a possible connection between talc and ovarian cancer, our firm, Wallace & Graham, has published a SlideShare presentation for our white paper entitled, “Beyond The Headlines: What Do The Talcum Powder Cases Really…
Over the last few years, there has been a stark increase in the number of lawsuits filed related to talcum powders. These popular bath and beauty powders are often used on babies’ bottoms to prevent diaper rash. Women have also…
Roundup is practically a household name. People all over the world use this product to kill the weeds growing in their lawns and gardens. In fact, this popular weedkiller is very commonly used in residential, commercial and agricultural applications. 300…
People who have serious or terminal medical conditions will often look for ways outside of western medicine to help them cope with the effects of the illnesses. For people who are suffering from mesothelioma, news of the Japanese practice Shinrin-yoku…
Is there a connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer? While cases across the country are being filed about this controversy, it is important to get the facts. Understanding what these cases really do say is just as important as…