The startling news began with unexpected symptoms that included, chest pain, coughing, and shortness of breath. The news worsened upon your diagnosis of mesothelioma. You are one of the 3,000 Americans diagnosed each year with this almost always fatal form...
It is important for every North Carolina adult to be aware of certain troubling signs that may indicate an underlying health condition. It is devastating to receive a diagnosis of a serious medical issue after it has progressed to a...
Receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma may seem like a death sentence as this type of cancer is both aggressive and difficult to treat. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lungs that is the result of direct exposure to the toxic...
Si ha desarrollado problemas de salud después de haber trabajado en una fábrica, astillero, taller mecánico u otro lugar donde pueda haber amianto, su enfermedad podría estar relacionada con la exposición. Los síntomas de la enfermedad no suelen aparecer hasta...
Los actos negligentes de algunas personas siguen poniendo en peligro la seguridad y la vida de otras. Pensemos, por ejemplo, en el caso reciente de dos empleados de una empresa de reducción de amianto que no formaron adecuadamente a los trabajadores, exponiéndolos a ellos y al público a la exposición al amianto.....
While at work, employees have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety while they are doing their jobs. Even in high-risk occupations, there are steps employers can take that will help their employees stay as safe as possible. When...
There are people in North Carolina and throughout the United States who are walking around with a terminal illness without being aware of it. This illness can linger in a person’s body for years before he or she exhibits symptoms....
The diagnosis of mesothelioma is devastating. This is a serious, difficult-to-treat type of cancer that affects the lungs, and the prognosis is grave for those in North Carolina suffering from this type of illness. This cancer is aggressive, and many...
It is frightening to think that there could be environmental danger lurking unseen in your workplace or home environment. Yet, unless your employer or a landlord or real estate agent informs you that a particular space is known to have...
A fifth type of mesothelioma has been added to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The CAL program hastens the process of awarding disability benefits. Applicants suffering from severe medical conditions have their disability claims accepted based...