Mesothelioma is one of several types of cancer linked to asbestos exposure. It is caused by asbestos fibers is taken into the lungs and affects the pleural lining of the lungs. This is a devastating and fatal disease with no cure. …
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that begins in the lining of the lungs. The main reason is believed that unprotected contact with asbestos. Each year about 3000 new cases of this disease are reported in the U.S.. …
Mesothelioma Specialists – These doctors exclusively in> Mesothelioma, they are often the greatest source of help for you at the beginning of your diagnosis with cancer. You can directly to the resources for dealing with asbestos cancer …
As a Matter of Law: Steve McQueen's Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Asbestos Exposure Many are aware that famous movie actor, Steve McQueen, died of cancer. But few are aware he actually had a mesothelioma diagnosis. …
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) released a statement today in regard to the Manhattan Beach City Council passing Resolution #6223. The resolution urges state legislators to change California’s state rock. Currently, California’s state rock is serpentine which often contains chrysotile asbestos.
ADAO has begun a “Drop the Rock” campaign which encourages statewide action on this [...]
Australia’s Construction Workers Union is fighting the Industrial Relations Minister over proposed occupational health and safety laws. A new law has been drafted that would make it more difficult for unions to investigate unsafe conditions at work sites. The union recently informed the public about asbestos at the Pickles Auctions, under the new law union [...]
The Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) Bill cleared the Commons on Friday and will now have a chance to pass through the House of the Lords. The bill would overturn a previous law which denies compensation to victims who suffer from pleural plaques, scarring of the lungs due to asbestos exposure.
Victims view the bill as new hope [...]
Australia has two main asbestos manufacturers, James Hardie and CSR. Last week The Australian reported that claims filed by victims suffering from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases have been delayed due to disagreements between these companies. Until last year, James Hardie and CSR had an agreement about compensation for victims exposed to asbestos in products [...]
The High Court ruled that Diane Willmore was entitled to compensation after developing mesothelioma from her asbestos exposure. She was exposed to asbestos while a student at Huyton’s Bowring School during the 1970’s. This is a landmark case because it’s the first time an asbestsos exposure in school case has been ruled for the student. [...]
Canada’s asbestos practices have been in the news over the past several months. Some have criticized the federal government for failing to ban the mining and sale of asbestos. They have also expressed outrage about the government continuing to export asbestos to third world countries.
Last week, Crissy Sinopole, Sarnia-Lambton NDP Candidate, started a petition demanding [...]