Mesothelioma, Asbestos & Injury Law Firm
The Only Firm in Minnesota Litigating on Behalf of Mesothelioma Victims.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was found to resist heat and fire. Thus, it was popularly used through the 1940s to 1970s in, what seemed as if, nearly everything from furniture and wallpaper, clothes and makeup, construction materials and even...
If you’re a trade worker, such as a carpenter or a construction worker, you are probably very familiar with wearing a dust mask. Some people do this when they are simply in dusty and dirty enclosed spaces. Others use them when they are actively working on cutting wood...
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...
Asbestos exposure may lead to mesothelioma, a type of cancer that occurs in the tissue that lines some internal organs, such as the lungs, heart and stomach, among others. Research shows that about 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year....
Honeywell agreed to pay $1.3 billion in a lump sum to settle obligations on their asbestos trust. According to Reuters, payment will substantially limit Honeywell's obligations to the trust. The asbestos trust stems from the bankrupt North American Refractories...
For many years asbestos was considered an incredibly valuable, useful and versatile substance. It was regularly used in buildings because it is strong, has a high resistance to heat and was inexpensive with plenty of supply available. At the time there was no...
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...
You’re in the construction industry which means you work in all kinds of buildings. Some projects start from scratch while others involve renovating constructions that are over 100 years old. You’re aware that asbestos is dangerous and has been used in construction...
For years, asbestos was used in everything from insulation, paint and piping to clothing, cleaning solutions and children’s toys. It was so commonly used that people often disregarded its dangers. Today, asbestos is regulated because of its many health hazards....
A mesothelioma diagnosis may come as a shock, but there’s hope out there for you and your family. Because asbestos exposure is the number one risk factor when it comes to developing mesothelioma (accounting for up to 80% of all diagnoses), trust funds have been...
