Archive for September, 2008
Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos And Prevent Mesothelioma Act Of 2008 Is Passed
The House of Representatives made a landmark decision to pass a bill that will work to stop the use of asbestos, the only known cause of mesothelioma cancer. Named for former House of Representatives member Bruce Vento, who died of mesothelioma in 2001, the bill is a groundbreaking step towards a complete U.S. ban on [...]
Make a successful Compensation for Mesothelioma
The first lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers were in 1929. Since then, many lawsuits have been filed against asbestos manufacturers and employers, for neglecting to implement safety measures after the links between asbestos, asbestosis, and mesothelioma became known (some reports seem to place this as early as 1898). According to the Rand Institute for Civil Justice, the [...]
Asbestos Exposure: A Possible Threat after Hurricane Gustav
The federal Environmental Protection Agency, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, has issued a warning to residents returning home after Hurricane Gustav.
The agencies say people returning to homes damaged by the hurricane should be cautious, particularly when entering properties for the first time, to prevent possible injury or exposure to harmful toxins [...]
How to Care for Mesothelioma Patients
Finding out that you or a family member has mesothelioma can be difficult enough. It is never easy to face the possibility of death and can be even more difficult facing the reality that a provider may no longer be able to support the family.
Caring for someone with Mesothelioma requires strength and patience. When your [...]