LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Mesothelioma Caretaker Burnout: How to Spot it, and What to do About it
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by mesothelioma patients. Read on to learn more about mesothelioma fatigue and how to fight it.
Appetite issues, weight loss, and mesothelioma
Many mesothelioma patients have trouble with appetite and eating. Read on to find out more about what causes these issues, and how to handle them.
Renovating a Home With Asbestos Products Can be Hazardous to Your Health
Cancer-causing asbestos fibers were used in thousands of products, and many were sold for home use. If you unsafely remove or tamper with asbestos products while you renovate your home, it creates a risk that you, others working on the project, and those living in your home will be exposed to asbestos fibers. Why is […]
Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim for an Asbestos-Related Disease?
If you’re exposed to asbestos, there’s a good chance it happened while you were on the job. Many asbestos products were used in homes and vehicles, but workplace exposures were much higher. You may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if you’re injured on the job, including work-related diseases like lung cancer or mesothelioma from asbestos […]
Children and Asbestos: A Combination You Want to Avoid
Children can inhale and swallow cancer-causing asbestos fibers just like everyone else if they’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. Asbestos exposure in children can harm them later in life, potentially leading to lung cancer and mesothelioma. If there are asbestos hazards in your home or community, you should do whatever you can […]
Can a Dust Mask Protect You From Asbestos?
Asbestos is very dangerous when it gets into the air and you inhale the particles. These particles can cause lung damage, respiratory issues and mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer. It’s often fatal and attacks the body very aggressively. Not breathing in those particles is critical, and many people assume that a standard dust […]
Lower Your Asbestos Exposure When Working on a Vehicle
Asbestos-containing car parts are still sold in the US, decades after most products containing the cancer-causing mineral fiber went off the market. If you repair vehicles professionally or work on them at home, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has guidelines on safely performing repairs. Satterley & Kelley, PLLC attorneys represent those in Louisville, throughout […]
Mesothelioma Support Groups for Patients and Their Loved Ones
Having cancer can be a very isolating experience for patients and their loved ones, whose extended friends, family, and even doctors may not be able to truly understand what they are going through. With a rare cancer like mesothelioma, this isolation can feel especially profound. Mesothelioma support groups offer a unique opportunity for patients and […]
Schools and Asbestos: What Can Go Wrong
Before the 1980s, school buildings were heavy users of asbestos-containing products. They’re a toxic legacy of a bygone age that might endanger anyone in these buildings. Given how much time has passed since the dangers of asbestos in school became known, the fact any child or school employee might still be exposed shows how misdirected […]
Palliative Care for Mesothelioma
Palliative care is often one of the most important aspects of a mesothelioma patient’s journey, but it is sometimes misunderstood. That’s why we put together this mesothelioma palliative care primer, where you can learn exactly what palliative care is, what it does, and why it is so essential for the wellbeing of mesothelioma patients. What […]