Asbestos causes a range of health conditions, which is why the government put restrictions on its use decades ago. By the time those regulations set in, though, there were already consequences. People working in various industries in Illinois already had enough...
Addressing the denial of an asbestos-related disease
We have brought up many of the challenges that people struggle with due to an asbestos-related disease. Unfortunately, some people have an especially difficult time with these challenges as a result of denial. Whether a victim is in denial with regard to their own...
Understanding asbetsos diseases and symptoms
Most people in Illinois have heard about asbestos and may know that it has been widely used in construction as it is a fire-resistant material. However, over the years, it has been discovered that unprotected exposure to asbestos may contribute to the development of...
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,...
