Natural beauty blesses North Carolina residents. Clear lakes and lazy rivers provide refuge for swimmers and anglers. Fertile soil produces a bounty of crops for hard-working family farmers. Until the world’s largest pork producer turned the charming habitat of Bladen…
Individuals who have been exposed to asbestos at some point during their life might notice that they’re having trouble breathing at some point. This can happen years, even decades, after the exposure. Unfortunately, trouble breathing and chest pains are signs…
Asbestos exposure can lead to cancer in some patients. There is a direct link between exposure to these fibers and cancer of the mesothelium and other parts of the body, largely due to the scarring they cause. In 2018, a…
As we age, it’s common to experience new sensations, aches, pains and less-than-perfect health. You may find that you suffer from colds and the flu more severely if you are over the age of 50, and you may find that…
Being diagnosed with a disease such as mesothelioma will have a huge impact on your life. Not only will you have to deal with the physical symptoms of the disease, but you’ll also likely be worried about your future prognosis,…
Individuals who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are often told quickly that their treatment options are limited. Recently, a new combination of drugs was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. This is the first approval in 16 years…
Despite the common knowledge that asbestos is harmful and can lead to mesothelioma, it’s still found in many products that are used in this country. It’s imperative that everyone knows what products might contain it to stay safe. Ideally, individuals…
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that dates back to 4000 B.C. During the Industrial Revolution, use grew in a variety of products, spurring on mining and manufacturing. Today, asbestos is responsible for serious illnesses, specifically mesothelioma. While consumers were told…
Even though the use of asbestos has declined in the United States and businesses that still deal with it have put strict safety guidelines into place, there’s still a chance that people who currently or formerly worked around it will…
Public Justice is an organization committed to combatting “social and economic injustice, protect the Earth’s sustainability, and challenge predatory corporate conduct and government abuses.” Every year, they select their Trial Lawyer of the Year Award to the attorney or legal…