September 2, 2013
Happy Labor Day! You probably have your swim suit and sunscreen out and ready for a fun day off of work, but do you know why you aren’t working today? Labor day was created by the United States labor movement in 1882 and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers1. Laborers [...]
August 30, 2013
Until U.S. asbestos use was halted in the 1970’s, the families of workers exposed to asbestos at their jobsites received frequent doses of secondary exposure. Whether it was from a ‘welcome-home’ hug or the laundry to be done during the week, secondary exposure is a main cause of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. If you [...]
August 28, 2013
Were you wondering how asbestos fibers made their way from a factory, mine, or other job site and into the workers’ homes? Relive the short and deadly journey within our newest asbestos infographic: (click the infographic above to view and share at full size) Although it was a short journey from workplace to home, it [...]
August 27, 2013
Asbestos exposure can eventually lead to asbestosis and mesothelioma, two diseases that frequently results in the death of the victim. They develop from the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which become trapped in the lungs and cause damage to the lining. The progression is often from asbestosis and then deadly mesothelioma, a cancer that has extremely [...]
August 26, 2013
If you have been keeping up with the facts on our website, you might already be aware of the connection between asbestos and mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer that most often develops in the linings of the lungs, abdomen, and heart. While asbestos was once widely used and praised by the United States as [...]
August 21, 2013
(Click the infographic to see and share at full size) Did you know it is Senior Citizens Day today? August 21 marks the day for Brayton Purcell LLP to celebrate our elders and raise awareness about mesothelioma among senior citizens. What are you doing on this special day?
August 21, 2013
At times, the issue of asbestos seems outdated. Asbestos-containing materials have been reduced or restricted to such a point that it seems unlikely that anyone would even encounter the deadly material any more. That is what the apologists for the asbestos industry would like you to believe. That asbestos was used in World War 2 [...]
August 19, 2013
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and uncommon cancer that affects 2,000 to 3,000 U.S. citizens each year1 – but where does it come from? Mesothelioma is rooted in asbestos exposure. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they are able to penetrate and damage the cells within the membrane that lines the pleural cavity where your [...]
August 14, 2013
Are you caught up with these asbestos facts? This infographic will give you an overview of asbestos in the United States through time. If you are struggling with an asbestos-related illness, don’t hesitate to contact an asbestos attorneys who will fight tirelessly for you and your rights! (Click on the infographic to view and share the [...]
