Month: July 2019

Radiotherapy may not offer benefit for mesothelioma patients

On Behalf of Satterley & Kelley PLLC | Jul 24, 2019 | Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma patients in Kentucky may soon be receiving a different recommended treatment plan from their oncologist. A new study found that prophylactic radiotherapy may not be a successful treatment option for this form of cancer. Prophylactic radiotherapy has been...

Asbestos: still a widespread occupational health hazard

On Behalf of Satterley & Kelley PLLC | Jul 17, 2019 | Asbestos

When deadlines and other priorities cause employers in Louisville to ignore occupational safety, they put their employees at a higher risk of being injured or developing an illness. One of the hazards that will naturally be overlooked is asbestos exposure.It should be...

Mesothelioma and nonexpandable lung

On Behalf of Satterley & Kelley PLLC | Jul 11, 2019 | Mesothelioma

Kentucky residents who have a nonexpandable lung may have malignant mesothelioma. The lungs of people with malignant mesothelioma are unable to expand to the chest wall, which makes it difficult for them to inhale and exhale normally. This inability of the lung to...

GE factory staff may be at risk for asbestos-related illness

On Behalf of Satterley & Kelley PLLC | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

General Electric has been a major employer in the Louisville area for some time. Quite a few people commute to Appliance Park every day to clock in for work. Most of those people expect to bring home a decent living wage, as well as benefits that improve the quality...