Arizona Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog

Mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that affects approximately 3,000 people in the United States yearly, has long been linked to asbestos exposure. For people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families, pursuing compensation from liable parties is often crucial. Mesothelioma victims an...

Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that was widely used in the 20th century, primarily from the late 19th century to the late 1970s. Asbestos was widely used in many industries and products due to its insulating, durable, and fire-resistant properties. Exposure to asbestos fibers can result in the d...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used between the 1940s and 1970s because of its unique and desirable properties. Asbestos has excellent heat-resistant properties and effective insulating properties. This mineral is also strong and highly resistant to fire and combustion....

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer. This disease affects around 3,000 people in the United States every year. The primary cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with fire-resistant and insulating qualities. Because of these qualitie...

One of the hardest things in life is being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops after someone suffers asbestos exposure. However, mesothelioma does not develop immediately after asbestos exposure. It can take up to six decades for mesothelioma to develop aft...

For purposes of this article, the widow in this case will be referred to as S.B., and the deceased husband will be referred to as Mr. B. In a recent court decision, a judge denied Honeywell's motion for summary judgment, which would have blocked a mesothelioma widow's testimony. Honeywell, which...

Choosing whether or not to travel can be hard for a mesothelioma patient as sometimes it is unsafe for mesothelioma patients to travel. Mesothelioma patients are considered immunocompromised. When someone is referred to as immunocompromised, their immune system is suppressed or weakened. It means...

Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that can take decades to develop. This illness is caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in several industries due to its insulating and heat-resistance properties. When asbestos is disturbed, asbest...

For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as R.M. In a recent case, a judge issued a decision that raised concerns in the mesothelioma community. In October last year, R.M. filed a negligence claim against 3M, an American company that operates in, among other fiel...

Since 1994, November has been known as National Family Caregivers Awareness Month. November is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the nation's different kinds of family caregivers who provide crucial support for individuals of all ages who may need help with their daily lives. Indeed, caregivi...

One of the most common places to find asbestos is in building materials. Asbestos was widely used in building materials because of its fiber strength and fire resistance. Among the many building materials where asbestos can be found are popcorn ceilings. Popcorn ceilings are those ceilings with u...

If asbestos exposure is to blame for a mesothelioma diagnosis, the patient and their family can pursue compensation from the party or parties responsible for the exposure. A mesothelioma patient can file either a personal injury or trust fund claim. If the company responsible for the asbestos exp...

September 26, every year, is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Since its inception in 2004, Mesothelioma Awareness Day has helped make more and more people aware of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma Awareness Day honors the many people who have been affected by mesothelioma. On Mesothelioma Awareness Day, peo...

Mesothelioma is among the many types of cancers. This form of cancer occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers most of a person's internal organs (mesothelium). Usually, mesothelioma is linked to asbestos exposure. There are different types of mesothelioma. The first type of mesothelioma is ...

When a person receives a mesothelioma diagnosis, many thoughts go through their mind. While every mesothelioma patient responds differently to their diagnosis, what is constant is that most, if not all, mesothelioma patients have negative feelings about their diagnosis. This is entirely normal. M...

For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as Mrs. J.S. Unfortunately, defendants are sometimes unwilling to compensate surviving loved ones of mesothelioma victims. Some defendants file motions to dismiss mesothelioma wrongful death cases, and when these motions a...

For purposes of this article, the victim in this case will be referred to as J.C. In a recent asbestos case, the Supreme Court of New York City rejected arguments presented by a printing press manufacturer. In its decision, the Court said that a jury needs to decide the questions in the case. In...

After someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, they may be eligible to file a compensation claim against the negligent party or parties that are to blame for their asbestos exposure and get justice and financial compensation. And the reality is that, whereas some cases of asbestos exposure are unp...

Cancer occurs when body cells grow uncontrollably and metastasize. When a cancerous tumor forms, it can attack nearby tissues and move to distant places in the body to form new tumors. According to the National Cancer Institute, there are over 100 types of cancer. Usually, types of cancer are na...

The unforeseen costs of a mesothelioma diagnosis can cause patients and their families extreme financial hardship. Mesothelioma treatment can be expensive. Additionally, mesothelioma patients and their families face a lot of unexpected losses and out-of-pocket expenses. Fortunately, after a mesot...

Despite knowing the health effects of asbestos, many asbestos companies failed to warn workers and the public. This resulted in asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure can lead to the development of fatal diseases such as mesothelioma. If someone develops mesothelioma or another asbestos-related ill...

A mesothelioma diagnosis can be scary, mainly because there is still no cure for mesothelioma. Fortunately, there are several mesothelioma treatment options. Many people have lived long, fulfilling lives after getting diagnosed with mesothelioma. For some mesothelioma patients, treatment can remo...

Immunotherapy is one of the ways to treat mesothelioma. This treatment method uses the patient's immune system to fight mesothelioma cancer cells. Immunotherapy works by strengthening or restoring the immune system's ability to fight cancer. Mesothelioma immunotherapy, also at times called biolog...

Those who served in the Navy made countless sacrifices. Unfortunately, the sacrifices made by Navy service members are bigger than many think. Today, thousands of veterans continue to battle mesothelioma, and many have died from this form of cancer. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops ...

In a recent ruling, a SC jury awarded a victim of asbestos-containing cosmetic talc products $29 million in damages. This decision came only a few days after opening statements were presented. The victim, in this case, suffered malignant mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos through the as...