LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Encapsulating Asbestos Products May be the Better Option vs. Removal
Asbestos fibers pose a health threat when floating through the air or on surfaces. Encapsulation seals up asbestos-containing products and prevents fiber release.
The Worst of Both Worlds: Multi-Vehicle Accidents Involving Commercial Trucks
A multi-vehicle accident can start with a commercial truck, or it could rear-end vehicles stopped because of a collision. Either way, Satterley & Kelley represents victims seeking compensation
Cigarettes With Asbestos Filters: Two Terrible Things That Are Worse Together
Some Kent cigarettes in the 1950s poisoned users with toxic tobacco smoke and potentially deadly asbestos fibers from its filter. Kent marketed them as safer than other cigarettes.
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 […]