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Asbestos is a material that poses serious health risks to you and your family. Despite its toxicity, it was widely used as a construction material for Pennsylvania homes in the 1970s. In fact, many of those homes still stand today. As a result, Pennsylvania...
Asbestos, a known carcinogen, is still present in many older schools, homes and buildings across Pennsylvania. People living or working in older commercial buildings or near demolition sites are at risk. Asbestos exposure can occur through inhalation of airborne...
The connection between smoking and lung cancer is clearly defined thanks to decades of public health notices appearing everywhere, from billboards to a pack of cigarettes. This messaging may dissuade some smokers or former smokers with mesothelioma from thinking they...
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. First identified in the early 20th century, it affects the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue covering most internal organs. The link between asbestos and mesothelioma was established...
There are more than 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year within the United States, and hundreds of these occur in Pennsylvania and Virginia given the prevalence of industries that have heavy asbestos exposure. The rights of mesothelioma patients come from...
Mesothelioma is a serious, life-altering medical condition resulting from exposure to asbestos. If you suffer from mesothelioma, you have the right to file a claim against an employer or other company that is responsible for exposing you to harmful amounts of...
If you or a loved one have been affected by mesothelioma or asbestos cancer, you likely have several questions regarding a claim. Read on to learn more about settlements and verdicts, and contact a lawyer for more advice and guidance. Mesothelioma cases generally result in financial compensation to help cover losses caused by the medical condition. You might be wondering…
Asbestos injuries should be a thing of the past, and exposure to this toxic mineral is a legal matter. The attorneys at D’Amico Law Offices are headquartered in Pittsburgh, hub of the Rust Belt and nation-building industrial work. We are experienced in handling asbestos and mesothelioma cases for our neighbors and clients. We work to secure financial support in cases…
You may have heard of asbestos, that it was a building material used in old construction, and that it was dangerous. Unfortunately, much like lead paint and lead pipes, anywhere asbestos still resides creates a dangerous environment, and it isn’t just in old, condemned buildings. We at D’Amico Law Offices have represented asbestos cases in the Rust Belt area (Pennsylvania…
Those who are exposed to asbestos fibers in the course of their life are at risk of developing Asbestosis, a chronic lung disease initiated by inhaling asbestos fibers. Depending on the length of time exposed, as well as the number of fibers ingested, symptoms can range from mild to severe. These symptoms typically appear in individuals anywhere from 10 to…