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...
Month: March 2020
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...
What is the relationship between asbestos and veterans?
While the use of asbestos spans many different occupations, it is important to understand the unique and severe impact that the use of asbestos has had on the nation's military. Every single branch of the US military used asbestos in some form or another. According...
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...
Asbestos victim leads movement to improve job safety
St. Louis construction workers will now have new measures in place to protect them from the dangers of asbestos. A former construction worker who developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure has been pushing for job site reform in the city to help protect...
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...