LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
What makes texting and driving so dangerous?
We’ve heard it before — texting while driving behind the wheel is a dangerous thing to do. And yet, most of us still do it from time to time. While there are equally hazardous things to do when driving — such as changing the radio station, reaching for something in...
Is Kentucky a dangerous state for teen drivers?
Kentucky parents may want to talk with their teens before they hit the road. That’s because the state is still one of the deadliest for young, newly licensed drivers. According to Value Penguin, Kentucky teens are 16% more likely to die in car crashes than almost...
How to recognize the signs of a gas leak
Natural gas and propane are two of the cleanest and widely used fossil fuels in the United States. Many of us use them daily. They power furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters, stoves, grills, etc., and are so integrated into our lives that we often forget the damage...
Genetic issues linked to mesothelioma risk
Louisville construction workers who have handled or otherwise been exposed to asbestos have often developed severe health problems in the years that followed. Small fibers of asbestos can become embedded in the lungs, leading to a number of serious diseases, including...
New drug combination may be effective against mesothelioma
Those who suffer from mesothelioma in Louisville may be interested in recent research that may help treat the disease. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that primarily affects the thin layer that lines the outside of many of the organs in the body. Most cases of...
Asbestos exposure can cause illness decades later
Many construction workers in Louisville have been exposed to asbestos over the course of their careers. Even after the dangers of asbestos became widely known, construction workers were still regularly exposed to the substance during demolition and remodeling...
Elderly mesothelioma patients unable to receive treatment
A recent study has looked at 4,526 patients age 80 years and older who died from nonmetastatic pleural mesothelioma. What researchers found was that 63% of patients were only observed by their physician and prevented from receiving any treatment that would have...
Mesothelioma in electrical workers
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by asbestos. Many people who develop mesothelioma were exposed in the workplace, including electrical workers. Some former electricians in Louisville may have developed mesothelioma as a result.In past decades, asbestos...
FDA prevented from answering questions about asbestos in talc
Louisville residents may have heard about how Johnson & Johnson is facing numerous asbestos-related lawsuits. The plaintiffs claim that they developed mesothelioma after continual use of the company's talc-based baby powder. However, there is some question as to...
Asbestos-related pleural plaque doesn’t increase cancer risk
The cancers commonly associated with asbestos exposure, like mesothelioma, the cancer of the organ linings, are often hard to detect before they become quite severe. These internal cancers often don't produce noticeable symptoms until they've become rather serious for...