In a historic case win, a former Louisiana auto mechanic was awarded $8,261,874 in compensatory damages from his previous employer after repeated exposure to asbestos while on the job. The verdict is one of the largest mesothelioma case wins in Louisiana. An $8,261,874 Verdict Against Ford Motor Company A Louisiana jury deliberated for just one [...]
Each year, approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma, according to 2020 statistics. That’s 3,000 individual diagnoses, 3,000 predictions of a prognosis, and 3,000 people whose lives changed the instant they learned the news. Through the haze of working with doctors to determine the right treatment plan and the best ways to ease symptoms, there’s [...]
Do you or a loved one have inoperable Mesothelioma tumors? If so, keep reading to learn about a promising Phase III clinical trial taking place at the Netherlands Cancer Institute that is showing significant tumor shrinkage without the use of chemotherapy. This breakthrough may help mesothelioma patients with inoperable tumors increase their life expectancies. About [...]
Did you know that if you work at or live next to one of Louisiana's many oil refineries or plants, you’re at high risk for exposure to a cancer-causing chemical, Benzene? This toxic chemical can cause several life-threatening illnesses, including: Leukemia Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Aplastic Anemia How do you know if you’re at higher risk for [...]
Have you been exposed to asbestos in the past at your Louisiana job site, and have been diagnosed with a related illness? If so, you need to reach out to our Louisiana asbestos attorneys to file a personal injury lawsuit now to compensate you for your medical expenses and other damages. Time is of the [...]
We know that mesothelioma causes a host of health issues unrelated to its cancerous tumors. As a mesothelioma patient, you’re likely also living with a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety, not to mention physical symptoms of your illness including pain, shortness of breath, chest pains, fatigue, loss of appetite, and cough. While there may [...]
If you’re living with mesothelioma, then you know firsthand the huge tolls it’s taken on your health. But this June - which is National Men’s Health Month - is a time for us to all focus on what we can do to live our best lives, despite having mesothelioma. Remember to Eat a Healthy [...]
Mesothelioma is a malignant form of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Individuals suffering from this deadly disease often have a poor prognosis. In fact, once diagnosed, most mesothelioma patients live less than a year. To date, treatments for the disease are limited and often palliative. There is no cure for mesothelioma. Recently, Japanese [...]
Asbestos is a common building material that was highly praised for its resistance to heat, electricity and corrosion. However, research has shown that the fibers are also highly toxic. Over time, these silicate minerals can lodge themselves in the tissues of the body, most often in the lungs, causing serious illnesses and cancers. One of [...]
Most people are aware of the risk to seniors & people with pre-existing health conditions as COVID-19 spreads across the US. Sadly, one group of patients who may be overlooked in times of crisis are those with different forms of cancer including mesothelioma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that people with [...]
