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Is Mesothelioma Always Linked to Asbestos Exposure?
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that often grows in the lining around the lungs or stomach. Many people have heard that it’s linked to asbestos exposure, which is true for the majority of cases. But sometimes, people are surprised to learn they have mesothelioma and don’t remember ever coming into contact with asbestos. That’s when other questions come up. Could something else have caused it? Is it always…
Important Questions To Ask An Injury Attorney
After an accident, you should seek medical attention and consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. However, there are many attorneys, and some may be better suited to your case than others. What is the best way to determine which lawyer is the best fit for your case? What can you expect from your case? Are you even entitled to compensation? Make sure you ask the…
Having a Registered nurse as part of your legal team can be very beneficial
Not every personal injury law firm employs a registered nurse, but at King Law Firm, our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline Cusick Crawford, is an integral part of our team and a valuable resource for our clients. What Is the Role of the Law Firm Nurse? Although our nurse does not treat clients, she is often integral to their physical and legal recovery. Meet our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline…
Railroad Asbestos Exposure Dangers
Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Certain jobs carry a higher risk of asbestos exposure, including working as a brake mechanic or railroad worker. For example, you may be vulnerable to railroad asbestos exposure dangers daily in several ways. Asbestos fibers may be inhaled from working in the railroad industry, where you often handle asbestos products and materials such as: Thermal system insulation Roofing…
Railroad Exhaust Exposure Dangers
Generally, railroads contain conditions that may expose railroad workers to health hazards such as diesel exhaust fumes and asbestos from exhaling it in brakes, insulations, locomotives, and even in rail cars. Specifically, railroad exhaust exposure has a harmful health impact on railroad workers, putting them at risk for cancer, such as colon cancer and lung diseases like mesothelioma. In fact, a 2019 study on diesel exhaust and lung function found…