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How many lives have been lost due to malignant mesothelioma?
When it comes to malignment mesothelioma, the consequences can be staggering. When someone is diagnosed with malignment mesothelioma, they may have to deal with physical complications in addition to stress and financial issues due to health care. Moreover, the toll of...
Asbestosis: what you need to know
You may already be aware that prolonged exposure to asbestos can put you at risk of developing mesothelioma and other types of lung cancer. However, it can also put you at risk of other respiratory conditions that you may not be aware of. One of these is asbestosis,...
What do I do about potential asbestos in my home?
If you live in an older apartment or home in Illinois, you may have suspected the presence of asbestos. To better determine if you have asbestos in the home, you first need to understand what it is. Illinois EPA defines asbestos as a naturally-occurring mineral that...
How does COPD affect you?
Illinois residents like you may have spent time working, studying, or living in or around asbestos. Unfortunately, there are still some older buildings that have it, and if you grew up in a time in which it was not yet illegal, you may be suffering from the side...
How can you tell if there is asbestos in your home?
When you purchase any home in Illinois, it is important that you know it is safe from harmful materials that were once used to build. One of these materials is asbestos and according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, homeowners should now how to...
National Mesothelioma Registry Not Needed
There has been widespread national support including in Illinois of a National Mesothelioma Registry. As of July 25, 2019, Dr. Robert Cameron does not see the benefit in establishing the registry. The longtime leader thinks the money used to create a registry would be...
Emotional hurdles to overcome due to asbestos exposure
A lot of attention is given to the various health problems that people struggle with as a result of exposure to asbestos, even if the exposure occurred many decades ago. Likewise, people often understand the financial impact of this exposure, whether someone cannot...
The 4 types of mesothelioma
At Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP in Illinois, our attorneys have a deep understanding of the causes and effects of asbestos-related diseases. You may immediately recognize the word asbestos and identify it as a carcinogen. Mesothelioma is the type of cancer that asbestos...
Understanding secondhand asbestos exposure
People have known about the dangers of asbestos exposure for decades now. Luckily, it is no longer as prevalent as it used to be, but many people still come into contact with the substance. In fact, secondhand asbestos exposure is a major problem, and it is more...
What is take-home toxic exposure?
If your Illinois job requires you to work with or around toxic materials such as asbestos, you need to be aware that you can inadvertently carry these substances home with you, thereby contaminating your house or apartment and putting your family members at risk. The...
