by kristin.johnson@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 18, 2020 | Mesothelioma
Unfortunately, for the moment, there is still no cure for malignant mesothelioma. It is a fatal and fast-moving disease, especially once it begins to metastasize. However, there are procedures and treatments that can slow the spread of the cancer, and also make...
by kristin.johnson@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 26, 2019 | Asbestos, Dangerous Products, Mesothelioma, Personal Injury, Personal Injury And Wrongful Death
A class action lawsuit is a different type of court case in New York. These cases do not always work the same way as other civil cases. They generally involve large numbers of peoples, huge companies and many lawyers. While you certainly can start a class action, most...
by kristin.johnson@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 23, 2019 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Personal Injury, Personal Injury And Wrongful Death
Talc is a safe clay mineral often used in powder form for household items, such as baby powder. Its neighbor in many mines is asbestos—a highly unsafe group of minerals that are known carcinogens. Some talcum powder products may contain trace amounts of asbestos,...
by kristin.johnson@thomsonreuters.com | May 30, 2019 | Mesothelioma, Personal Injury And Wrongful Death
If you are a current or former worker in New York who may be at risk for developing mesothelioma, you probably want to know what types of symptoms to watch for. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common type of mesothelioma is the pleural variety, so called...
by Sam & Dan | Mar 28, 2019 | Mesothelioma, Personal Injury
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that can cause cancer and other cell mutations in humans. Exposure to asbestos at any level could lead to serious health complications, illnesses, and diseases. Although the federal government banned the use of asbestos in goods back in...
by Sam & Dan | Mar 21, 2019 | Mesothelioma, Personal Injury
Mesothelioma affects thousands of people in the United States, with up to 3,000 new cases arising every year. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that almost exclusively occurs due to asbestos exposure. Most patients who receive mesothelioma diagnoses have grounds to win...