Archive for December 2017
Asbestos Exposure from Vintage Home Goods Increases Your Risk for Mesothelioma
Before 1980, asbestos was a commonly used in manufacturing for its heat-resistant properties and low cost. However, between 1973 and 1978, the Environmental Protection Agency banned its use in several products, mainly in building materials.1 These laws were passed after researchers has discovered that asbestos fibers caused mesothelioma, a type of aggressive cancer that “forms…
Read MoreBasic Vaccine Immunization Facts You Should Know Today
Vaccine immunization is “the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease” by stimulating “the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease.”1 People have been inoculating against diseases for over a thousand years which led to the invention of the vaccine in 1796 when…
Read MoreMesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure from Older Homes: Everything You Need to Know
Before 1980, most home construction building supplies contained asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous silicate material used for its durability and heat-resistant properties for most of the twentieth century.1 However, after researchers discovered asbestos exposure caused cancer and other illnesses (i.e., mesothelioma and asbestosis), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned certain products containing asbestos from 1973…
Read MoreVideo Intelligence Feature Records Semi-trailer Truck Accidents
When pursuing compensation for victims of trucking accidents, attorneys can spend dozens of hours searching for evidence that proves the truck driver and/or fleet were legally responsible for any injuries suffered by the victim. Lawyers must look through all evidence gathered at the accident site, including police statements taken from eyewitnesses and those involved in…
Read MoreVaccine Injury Deadlines: What Is the Statute of Limitations Under the VICP?
Vaccines have been one of the greatest public health advancements in modern history, preventing millions from contracting once-deadly diseases. But like any medical intervention, vaccines can occasionally cause adverse reactions. In rare cases—about 1 in a million—these include serious injuries such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). If you or…
Read MoreFlu Shot Injuries: What You Need to Know and How to Seek Compensation
Since 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended annual flu shots for everyone over six months old. These vaccines are designed to prevent illness—especially in people with weakened immune systems. However, in rare cases, flu vaccines can cause serious, life-altering side effects, particularly in children. Flu Shots Are Linked to the…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Mesothelioma After Workplace Asbestos Exposure? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you were exposed to asbestos at work, you could be at risk for developing mesothelioma—an aggressive and deadly cancer that forms in the thin layer of tissue surrounding most internal organs. Your Risk of Mesothelioma Depends on Your Industry Despite modern safety laws, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that up to…
Read MoreA Step Towards Safer Roads, Federal Trucking Regulations Now Require Electronic Logbooks
For decades, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) have required most CDL drivers to keep track of how many hours they drive. The federal rules limit how many hours in a given period a truck driver can operate his or her vehicle. For example, most truckers cannot lawfully drive for more than 60 hours…
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