Mesothelioma, a relatively rare form of cancer, is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure can occur in a variety of ways due to the mineral’s common uses. Even though it has long been known that asbestos exposure could cause...
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What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
If you worked in a job where you were exposed to asbestos, you may be wondering whether you could develop mesothelioma, an aggressive and deadly type of cancer. Unfortunately, there is a chance that you could. Minnesota workers in many fields have been exposed to...
What commercially available products still contain asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that resists heat. It has been used in a variety of products, especially those with insulating or heat-resistant properties. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can cause serious illness, including asbestosis, mesothelioma and...
Choose a local mesothelioma law firm instead of TV advertisers
It often starts with a cough or chest pain. You begin to realize you are sick. After exhaustive tests, your doctor determines you have mesothelioma, which is caused by exposure to asbestos. All too often, the asbestos exposure didn’t happen innocently. Companies in a...
Asbestos risk remains for former Northwest employees
After its founding in 1926, Northwest Airlines played a large role in Minnesota’s history for more than 80 years. It was one of the leading airlines at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, as well as one of Minnesota’s leading employers. As one of the...
Flour mills: A landmark and a hazard in Minnesota
For nearly 50 years, Minneapolis was known as the Flour Milling Capital of the World. This is a point of pride for many Minnesotans, and we still see remnants of that past today in the glowing “Gold Medal Flour” sign and museums in the old mills. However, despite the...
MN court determines Conwed cannot avoid liability
Anyone who grew up in or around Cloquet, Minnesota, has likely heard of Conwed Corporation, or the Wood Conversion Company. Many people worked at this company for many years, or even over their summer breaks from school. During Conwed’s operation in Cloquet, it was...
Patients could enjoy longer lives thanks to new treatments
Mesothelioma doesn’t come on fast, though it can be a force when it finally shows it’s head. Patients have long been low on options, but new breakthroughs are surfacing to give treatments a stronger boost. You could be in for a rough road if you’re facing a...
Vermiculite insulation in your home? It may contain asbestos
If you own a home, there is a good chance it is contaminated with asbestos, a harmful carcinogen. Asbestos was once a widely used material in home construction. For example, it was used in floor coverings, insulation, cement, ceiling tiles, walls and pipes. One...
Firefighters: What’s the risk of asbestos exposure?
Firefighters work in one of the most dangerous fields. They know they face serious risks on the job, but cancer is often the last thing they worry about, especially when faced with a burning building. Even so, a cancer diagnosis is a likely reality for many...