What’s the Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer?
The terms “mesothelioma” and “asbestos lung cancer” are often used interchangeably, as both refer to serious lung conditions that are caused by long-term, acute exposure to asbestos. However, not all asbestos-related lung cancers are classified as mesothelioma. It’s important to know the similarities and differences between these conditions if you or a loved one has […]
What Do Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawyers Do?
Being exposed to asbestos can cause serious health issues up to and including several aggressive types of cancer. Mesothelioma—a form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs—is one of the most common illnesses associated with long-term occupational exposure to asbestos. If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma as a result of […]
How to Hire a Mesothelioma Attorney in Florida
If you or a loved one has been harmed as a result of asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to financial compensation. You may have a legal claim either against the employer or company that exposed you to asbestos or to the general mesothelioma trust fund. But pursuing fair compensation can be complicated, and having […]
Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer for Your Asbestos Cancer Lawsuit
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be wondering about your next steps. In many cases, those with mesothelioma or asbestos-related disease are eligible for financial damages if their illness is attributed to occupational asbestos exposure. Having an experienced attorney who can navigate your […]
What’s the Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer?
You may assume that mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer are interchangeable terms. But while both are caused by asbestos exposure, these two conditions are different types of cancers, with different symptoms and prognoses. Below, we’ll discuss some of the differences between mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer, what causes each, and how The Ferraro Law Firm […]
Kelley & Ferraro Secures $10.6 Million Verdict for Family of Mesothelioma Victim
It is estimated that as many as 900,000 mechanics in the United States have been exposed to asbestos from handling automotive parts. Sharon Jennings’ late husband, a former mechanic in Ohio, was tragically one of them. He was exposed to asbestos fibers while working with Honeywell International’s Bendix brakes and was later diagnosed in his […]
The Ferraro Law Firm Secures $14M Verdict in First In-Person Asbestos Trial in Florida Since Pandemic
Juan Bauta and Steven Valdes of The Ferraro Law Firm recently secured a $14,000,000 verdict in the first in-person mesothelioma trial in Florida since the pandemic began in 2020. The case, Paula Font, et al. v. Union Carbide Corp, stems from Luis Torres’s exposure to asbestos fibers and subsequent mesothelioma. The lawsuit alleged that Union […]
EPA Ignored Experts When Issuing New Asbestos Rule
A History of Negligence Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance that can be woven into fabrics and insulating materials. It used to be the …
NIOSH Requests Public Input for National Mesothelioma Registry
The CDC estimates that there are up to 2,800 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed each year, with approximately 2,500 more dying annually due to this often-fatal disease. Because the primary cause of mesothelioma is asbestos — which is still not completely banned in the United States — incidence rates for this form of cancer have remained steady, […]
Radiotherapy May Double Survival Rates for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer, which is primarily developed after long-term asbestos exposure. Although survival rates for mesothelioma are lower than those for other cancers, there’s reason for patients to hope that will change in the near future: A recent study showed that a new kind of intensive radiotherapy treatment could double survival rates. […]
