What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Missouri residents need healthy lungs to enjoy life. People suffering from lung-related illnesses often have a lower quality of life. This goes for any type of lung disease. Today we will focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We will examine potential causes...
Lawsuits warn others about dangers of asbestos-related cancers
After doctors published a study on how talcum powder containing asbestos could cause malignant mesothelioma, Johnson & Johnson recalled a batch of baby powder from shelves in Illinois and across the nation. J&J has spent several years defending itself from...
Benzene exposure may be catastrophic for your lungs
If you work in a production facility, there is a good chance that you regularly encounter a variety of manufacturing gasses. Used in the production of some plastics, nylon, resin and other goods, benzene may be hazardous to your health. While blood-related...
Can I file a lawsuit against oil refineries for benzene exposure?
Exposure to benzene from a gasoline or natural gas leakage may require legal action to recover for physical harm or property damages. You may sue oil refineries or any other companies involved with gasoline or natural gas operations responsible for releasing toxic...
Is asbestos still a risk after ban?
The use of asbestos is controversial because of the health risks associated with the substance. There is a ban in the United States from using it is residential construction, but that ban does not cover commercial construction, according to Occupational Health &...
The link between firefighting and mesothelioma
As someone who earns a paycheck working as an Illinois firefighter, you are probably well-versed in the immediate risks that often accompany your line of work, and you probably take strides to protect yourself to the fullest extent possible. At Menges Law Firm, we...
Why does asbestos cause disease?
You may have heard about the serious health problems workers suffer after contact with asbestos. However, you might not understand why asbestos causes disease in the first place. A major issue with asbestos is that workers cannot see it to avoid exposure. Since...
Are you at risk for an asbestos-related disease?
When you undergo prolonged exposure to asbestos, which is a highly dangerous substance and a documented carcinogen, you run the risk of developing a serious, and even potentially life-threatening, asbestos-related disease. While just about anyone runs the risk of...
Benzene exposure risks
Many people in Illinois and Missouri may not always think about what types of chemicals commonly contribute to the manufacture of everyday products. For workers in the pharmaceutical, chemical or food production industries, they may be exposed to some potentially...
Can veterans receive disability benefits for mesothelioma?
In the past, asbestos was common in many products and buildings. For military veterans in Southeast Asia and Iraq, old buildings may emit toxins into the air when damaged. Likewise, jobs on ships and construction can lead to exposure for Missouri veterans. If you...
