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Mesothelioma in North Carolina

ByAlex Strauss

NC Mesothelioma Fact Sheet While it is a problem in all states, the specific incident rate for mesothelioma in North Carolina is 0.8 / 100,000. This falls under the average rate of 1.1 / 100,000. Click on the tabs below to find mesothelioma and asbestos research in NC, recent mesothelioma-related NC court cases, mesothelioma specialists, and potential asbestos “hot spots” in North Carolina. [doptabs] [doptab title=”Overview”] Mesothelioma Info By clicking on the above tabs, you will find information on mesothelioma specific to the state of North Carolina. Tab Descriptions: Research and Clinical Trials This is a partial list of scientific or medical grants in your state for research into mesothelioma and related illnesses. Doctors and Hospitals In this section is…

Mesothelioma Attorney

ByAlex Strauss

How do I find the best mesothelioma attorney? We see their ads on TV all the time. The mesothelioma attorney commercials tell us that if you or a loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma then we should call a 800 number to find out about your legal rights. Other ads discuss millions or billions of dollars available to asbestos victims. Is this hype or is there some truth to any of this? Like most things in life, the truth lies in the details. But to understand what actually may be available to any one mesothelioma victim, a little background is needed. Why do I need an attorney for mesothelioma? Asbestos is Dangerous Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used widely…

Choosing the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm

ByAlex Strauss

How do I find the best law firm for my mesothelioma case? Most mesothelioma law firms are reputable. Only a small number have been sued for fraud or malpractice or have been reprimanded by the courts. There are some key things to consider when evaluating a law firm. 6 Factors to Find the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm for You Here are six vital considerations when selecting a law firm for your mesothelioma case: High ratings from independent lawyer rating agencies Awards from important legal and consumer organizations Experience with your type of asbestos exposure Resources to select the appropriate jurisdiction Successful trial record Work on cases for individual review and arbitration with trust funds Find a Mesothelioma Law Firm 1. National Presence…

Pleural Mesothelioma

ByAlex Strauss

Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and chest wall. Signs and symptoms may include shortness of breath due to fluid around the lung, chest pain, cough, and fatigue. This cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos. It can often take around 40 years for pleural mesothelioma to begin. Imaging studies such as X-rays or CT scans may help in the diagnosis, but the disease is usually confirmed by a tissue biopsy. Pleural mesothelioma occurs in about 2,000 people in the United States every year. Rates of pleural mesothelioma vary throughout the world and are highest in Australia and the United Kingdom. The disease occurs more often in…

Short-term Asbestos Exposure Triggers Mesothelioma
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Short-term Asbestos Exposure Triggers Mesothelioma

ByAlex Strauss

The recent death of a British man from mesothelioma is evidence of the destructive power of asbestos – even when exposure is short.  A British newspaper reports that Welwyn resident Roger Beale first began experiencing a classic symptom of mesothelioma, shortness of breath, nearly 4 years ago. Beale first noticed the problem while walking up stairs. After a chest X-ray, Beale’s symptoms were attributed to a chest infection.  But when his symptoms continued to worsen, Beale sought medical care again in January, 2010 and was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, an intractable cancer of the lung lining that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. By November of 2010, Beale’s shortness of breath had gotten worse, despite regular monitoring and…

Mesothelioma Risk Created by Careless Thieves
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Mesothelioma Risk Created by Careless Thieves

ByAlex Strauss

Some thieves in Massachusetts may end up paying with their lives for stealing copper pipes from abandoned buildings. That is because the thieves inadvertently exposed themselves to mesothelioma-causing asbestos fibers when they ripped off old insulation to get at the pipes. They stole the old copper pipes to sell them for scrap. Because the buildings were built when the use of asbestos in insulation was at its peak in the 1960s, the pipes may be surrounded by a thick blanket of hazardous asbestos insulation. Asbestos in insulation and other building products is not considered a health hazard when left in place and intact, but disturbing it can create clouds of fibers that have been linked to mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung scarring, and…

Mesothelioma Death: Asbestos Was Climber’s Greatest Risk
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Mesothelioma Death: Asbestos Was Climber’s Greatest Risk

ByAlex Strauss

An Australian mountain climber who made headlines in 2006 by surviving a harrowing experience on Mt. Everest has died of mesothelioma. Fifty-six year old Lincoln Hall had climbed many of the world’s highest peaks, including Mt. Everest in 2006.  But when he developed serious symptoms of oxygen deprivation on the way down, he was left for dead by his climbing team. An American guide and his two clients found Hall the next day and sacrificed their own summit experience to save his life.  After treatment in a Nepal hospital for a chest infection, fluid on his brain and frostbite, Hall eventually returned to Australia where he was hailed as a hero. Despite the risks Hall took in his life, including his…