Asbestos Trust – What You Need To Know

If you’re currently involved in asbestos-related litigation or if you’ve been doing some investigation into the possibilities of filing an asbestos-related lawsuit, you’ve probably come across some information about asbestos trusts. Perhaps you’re a little confused as to what these trusts are and who might benefit from them. Below we’ve offered a bit of introductory … Read more

Millwrights Note Health Problems Due to On-the-Job Asbestos Exposure

The duties of a millwright probably include those tasks that many people take for granted. For example, when one has the opportunity to observe a shiny new factory, a refinery, a steel plant, or something similar, it’s usually in a state of completion and ready to run. However, it’s the nation’s millwrights that are largely … Read more

Despite Progress, Prognosis Still Grim for Mesothelioma Victims

Mesothelioma victims – Ask any oncologist to list the most-difficult-to-treat cancers and there’s no doubt that mesothelioma will be on the top of most – if not all – of their lists. It’s a frustrating disease that has doctors wringing their hands and wishing they could do more. So, what makes mesothelioma such a hard … Read more

Auto Parts Containing Asbestos Put Mechanics At RIsk

Are you a car guy…or girl? Many Americans are gaga over their automobiles. Some collect them. Others make a habit of buying old ones and rebuilding or repairing them so that they’re good as new. For some individuals, every weekend is spent working on those cars until everything is just right and they can show … Read more

Products Containing Asbestos – What Made You Sick?

America changed in the 1800s. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, which historians say began in about 1830 and spread out over the next century or so, production of goods moved from home businesses to factories where machines now aided in the manufacture of countless products that supported the growth of America and would … Read more

The Four Types of Mesothelioma

Not all types of mesothelioma diagnoses are created equal. While a few types of the disease are the most common, a victim of this type of cancer can be diagnosed with one of four types, each named for the part of the body affected by the disease. Below is an overview of each type including information that will help you – the patient, or you – the caregiver – better understand the specifics of the disease.

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What Job Caused YOUR Exposure to Asbestos?

Back as far as the days of the Holy Roman Empire, individuals thought asbestos to be a “miracle mineral”. Legend has it that the Emperor Nero used tablecloths woven from asbestos at his lavish parties, simply throwing the cloths in the fire at the end of the night, where – amazingly – they would become … Read more

Boilermakers Exhibiting High Rates of Mesothelioma

What’s a boilermaker? Ask the average person that question and they’ll probably reply with an answer that has something to do with the football team at Purdue University, dubbed The Boilermakers way back in the 19th century due to their burly physiques and tough nature.

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Wheeling Pitt Mesothelioma Lawyer

Over the years before its decline and eventual bankruptcy filings, the company employed several thousand workers in a variety of jobs throughout their facilities. Like most steel workers that were employed through the end of the 1970s and into the early 1980s, many were exposed to asbestos and have suffered because of that exposure. Wheeling … Read more

Personal Injury

The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, L.L.C. assists people who have suffered serious injuries at work and at home from accidents and exposure to toxic substances, like asbestos and benzene. Call the the Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, L.L.C. at 412 781 0525 for a free evaluation. Read below for more … Read more