When your loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma, spouses, children, other family members, and even close friends step in to provide necessary care and support. As caregivers, you dedicate yourselves to helping your loved one throughout the mesothelioma journey. Naturally, you become passionate in your desire for the best care, resources, and support systems available….

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is made up of different types of cancer cells. That’s why getting an accurate diagnosis can be tricky. You need an explanation about what is sarcomatoid mesothelioma and how you can get the help you need. What Is Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma? Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is a rare subtype of mesothelioma characterized by more aggressive cancer…

A diagnosis of mesothelioma changes your whole life in an instant. If you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin, this blog is for you. We provide answers to some of your biggest questions regarding questions to ask a mesothelioma attorney. Why Choosing the Right Mesothelioma Lawyer Matters Every asbestos exposure lawsuit is different….

For thousands of years, people valued the mineral asbestos for its ability to resist fire. For well over a century, people have observed that those who worked with asbestos developed “sickness of the lungs.” Despite that hazard, asbestos was used in industry for decades. Workers who were exposed to it began to develop mesothelioma,  lung cancer,…

At 67, Bill was excited to begin enjoying his retirement years. He and his wife had plans to tour the country in their RV. However, Bill was feeling tired for about a month now, like he was beginning to come down with something. Fortunately, his wife insisted he see his doctor before heading out on…

As Mike was showering one night, he felt a small lump in his right testicle. He didn’t think too much of it at the time. At a family reunion just the day before, he was tossing the football around with his small grandsons. They had gotten a bit carried away at one point and smashed…

When looking at the amount of people diagnosed with mesothelioma in the U.S., you find that 30% are veterans, according to the Purple Heart Foundation. Mesothelioma Coast Guard veterans are part of this group. Mesothelioma is a rare and particularly lethal form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veterans are…

The mesothelioma statute of limitations in New York for personal injury is three years from the date of your diagnosis. This blog provides detailed information on the statute of limitations for filing asbestos claims in New York. Read on to find out how to make sure you file your asbestos lawsuit in time. (1) Stan…

Weitz & Luxenberg is encouraged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement that it has approved Keytruda to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. The news came out on September 17, 2024. Keytruda, pembrolizumab with pemetrexed, along with platinum chemotherapy are now the first-line treatment of metastatic malignant pleural mesothelioma. (1) W&L believes this is…

Marines, like other veterans, were put at high risk of exposure to asbestos while serving their country. Exposure to asbestos is the primary risk factor for developing a lethal form of cancer, mesothelioma. “Of the nearly 3,000 Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, 30 percent of this total are veterans,” according to the Purple Heart…