Mesothelioma patients and their families have the right to seek compensation for economic and non-economic losses associated with the illness. If you think you have a mesothelioma claim, here are three things you should know about the process to protect your rights....
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Asbestos exposure at Waldorf Paper Company leads to paid damages
Waldorf Paper Company was a paper production plant in downtown St. Paul that used asbestos-based products in its operations over the course of decades. Though an outside entity purchased Waldorf Corporation in 1997, many workers affected by asbestos exposure would not...
Tips for meeting the burden of proof in your mesothelioma claim
Did you know that many celebrities have died from mesothelioma? In many of these deaths, the victim did not know how they became exposed to asbestos, a dangerous substance known to cause cancer. Many stricken with this condition worry about filing a lawsuit because...
2 ways to improve life after a mesothelioma diagnosis
Those recently diagnosed with mesothelioma have probably felt its side effects for some time. The illness typically takes years or decades to manifest symptoms. Unfortunately, many of the treatment options available to mesothelioma patients do little to alleviate...
Sieben Polk asbestos attorneys watching Johnson & Johnson talc bankruptcy closely; considering filing injury claims
One of the biggest problems for asbestos sufferers is the reluctance of culpable companies to pay out the compensation they should. A common tactic companies use to evade paying compensation is known as the Texas two-step. Here is how it works: Company A realizes it...
3 common treatments for mesothelioma
Asbestos was a commonly used building material throughout the 1970s and 80s. Unfortunately, it was eventually discovered that exposure to this material was a causal factor in contracting mesothelioma, a severe type of lung cancer. Consequently, legislation has...
Unpaid mesothelioma caregivers and their financial struggles
Victims of mesothelioma might face a caregiving crisis as the number of individuals who require assistance grows while the number of potential family caregivers decreases. Many guardians spend years caring for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma without...
All asbestos exposure permanently increases your risks
If you are exposed to asbestos at elevated levels, your risks of mesothelioma increase. It is worth noting that everyone is exposed to asbestos to some degree. It is a natural substance. But that level of exposure is usually not problematic. The issue is when it is...
Asbestos in cosmetic products
Cosmetic products, such as lipstick or makeup, are often talc-based. Talc is great for an even, consistent look, and it also absorbs excessive moisture. However, many talc-based products contain asbestos, a carcinogenic mineral that causes serious health issues. It is...
A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect your mental health
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can take a toll on your mental health. The uncertainty of life ahead after such a diagnosis, alongside the fact that mesothelioma is a pretty aggressive and deadly form of cancer, can be too much to bear. It is normal to experience a...
