What is an Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust? Asbestos is a mineral fiber naturally occurring and used in U.S. products throughout the 20th century. Asbestos has been linked to several deadly diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Due to a long latency period between asbestos exposure and disease development for asbestos litigation cases have continued […]
U.S. Steel is Challenging New Rules Giving the Allegheny County Health Department More Oversight
U.S. Steel is Challenging New Rules Giving the Allegheny County Health Department More Oversight Proposed rules limiting emissions from Clairton coke works are being challenged by U.S. Steel, which is the largest source of hydrogen sulfide pollution in Allegheny County. It does not want changes because it says the new changes are very strict compared […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – November 2020
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – November 2020 Each year research and advocacy organizations come together to raise awareness and educate the public about risk factors, causes, and treatments for lung cancer, which effects over 220,000 Americans each year. As the second most common cancer in both men and women, lung cancer is the leading cause […]
Could Your Home Contain Harmful Asbestos?
Could Your Home Contain Harmful Asbestos? Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that naturally forms in rock and soil. Asbestos has been used in various building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant because of its fiber strength and heat resistance. In 1989, the EPA banned most asbestos-containing products. However, older homes may still […]
Top Three Sites in Pennsylvania with Asbestos Exposure
Top Three Sites in Pennsylvania with Asbestos Exposure According to the Environmental Working Group , between 1999 and 2017, 4,762 deaths were attributed to mesothelioma and asbestos in PA alone. Pennsylvania is ranked 4th in the U.S. for Mesothelioma and asbestos-related deaths. According to the United States Geological Survey , Pennsylvania is the site of […]
People in Libby, Montana are More at Risk of Severe Symptoms When Contracting COVID-19
People in Libby, Montana are More at Risk of Severe Symptoms When Contracting COVID-19 People in Libby, Montana are having a harder time with the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other parts of the country because they are also dealing with asbestos related diseases like asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. People with these illnesses are more […]
Top Three Job Sites In West Virginia With Asbestos Exposure
Top Three Job Sites In West Virginia With Asbestos Exposure According to Environmental Working Group reports, 706 have died in West Virginia’s due to mesothelioma and asbestosis. West Virginia is ranked 27th in the U.S. for asbestos-related deaths. West Virginia does not have any known natural deposits of asbestos, according to the United States Geological […]
Cancer Risk from Zantac: You Could be at Risk
Cancer Risk from Zantac: You Could be at Risk The heartburn drug Zantac has been found to be carcinogenic. It was recalled by the FDA because it contains the ingredient Ranitidine, which breaks down and turns into N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). NDMA increases in the drug over time and after it is exposed to higher temperatures. It […]
What is Medical Negligence?
What is Medical Negligence? In the U.S., medical negligence is the third leading cause of death, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association. When a patient is injured because of neglect or substandard care by a medical professional, they might have legitimate grounds to sue for medical negligence. What is considered medical […]
Types of Mesothelioma
Types of Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a cancer affecting the mesothelium, or the lining of the body’s organs and structures, usually in the lungs and chest wall. This cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos. The body cannot break down asbestos fibers, so they become lodged in the mesothelium, causing scarring, inflammation, pain, and, eventually, cancer. […]