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Difficulties with Proving Asbestos Exposure
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Jul 31, 2019The key to any mesothelioma claim is proving you or your loved one was exposed to asbestos at some point in the past. Unfortunately, this can be very difficult because mesothelioma often does not cause symptoms until decades after you were exposed. You…
Read moreAsbestos Found in Children’s Makeup Products
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Jul 25, 2019The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed asbestos contamination in children’s makeup products in popular brands like Claire’s and Justice. Below, our firm discusses the dangers of asbestos and how you can protect your child from being exposed…
Read moreAsbestos Exposure Risks for Firefighters
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Jun 14, 2019Firefighters are widely praised for the work they do in responding to emergencies. While others run out of burning buildings, they run in to save lives. This heroism is not without its risks, including the risk of being exposed to asbestos, the mineral…
Read moreRisk Factors for Asbestos Exposure for Carpenters
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos May 14, 2019Carpenters mainly work with wood and finish products, which might make you wonder how they can be exposed to asbestos. While they may not work directly with materials that contain asbestos, they may work next to others who did, which means they could…
Read moreAre Welders at Risk for Asbestos Exposure?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Mar 28, 2019Welders work on a variety of projects – whenever pieces of metal need to be joined together, you need a welder. The problem for many welders, particularly in years past, is they were at high-risk for exposure to asbestos, which can cause severe health…
Read moreDoes Maryland's Workers' Compensation System Cover Mesothelioma?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Mar 11, 2019Many people who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-linked diseases were exposed to asbestos at their job. They may have worked with asbestos-containing materials or been close to others who did and breathed in asbestos fibers that became airborne.…
Read moreDo You Believe in any of These Myths about Asbestos?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Feb 18, 2019People believe a lot of myths and have various misconceptions about asbestos, the mineral that causes mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. Believing these things could prevent you from seeking treatment or exploring legal options when you discover…
Read moreWhat are the Effects of Mesothelioma Treatment?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Jan 10, 2019When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma and there are treatment options, there can be a variety of serious, debilitating side effects from these treatments. Below, you can learn more about the side effects you can expect from different types of treatments…
Read moreWhat Is the Value of My Mesothelioma Claim?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Dec 10, 2018Mesothelioma not only affects you physically, there are financial and emotional effects as well, from the cost of treatment to the stress and anxiety you experience after learning of your diagnosis. This is why the law allows you to pursue compensation…
Read moreWhat Is the Process for Diagnosing Mesothelioma?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Nov 15, 2018Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. It occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers most of a person’s internal organs. One of the biggest problems with this disease is that it is often diagnosed after it has spread. This limits treatment…
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