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Mesothelioma Patients in a COVID-19 World

Posted by Lindsey Cheek | Oct 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for everyone. We've seen almost 750,000 cases in Louisiana and more than 14,000 deaths over the last 18 months. For those living with a chronic disease like mesothelioma, COVID-19 can be particularly dangerous. So, it's important to understand the risks and ...

Occupations at High Risk for Asbestos Exposure

Posted by Lindsey Cheek | Oct 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

We've all heard that asbestos exposure is “bad,” but do you know why? Asbestos is the main cause of pleural mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the lungs or abdominal cavity lining. The main risk factor for mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, which is usually work-related. Asbestos exposure...

Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2021

Posted by Cheek Law | Sep 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

In 2010, the U.S. Congress first declared September 26th as National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Mesothelioma is a devastating disease, a type of cancer of the tissue that lines the lungs, abdomen, and other organs. The main cause of this hard-hitting cancer is asbestos exposure, making awareness...

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana

Posted by Cheek Law | Sep 13, 2021 | 0 Comments

While you may have heard about the dangers of asbestos, many people in Louisiana don't know what it is, how people are exposed, or what harm asbestos can cause. Asbestos is a mineral found in rocks and soil composed of soft, flexible, lightweight fibers. Because it is heat resistant, manufacturer...

What Happens to Asbestos Once It's Inhaled?

Posted by Cheek Law | Jun 09, 2021 | 0 Comments

More than 3,000 people a year in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the pleural lining of the lungs or abdomen caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, it can take twenty years or more to diagnose as asbestos slowly damages the lungs. In this post, we'll discuss asbestos ...

Can I Still Get Compensation for Mesothelioma if I Smoked?

Posted by Cheek Law | May 27, 2021 | 0 Comments

We hear about the dangers of smoking all the time. You may even have grown up with anti-smoking campaigns like “Be smart, don't start!” These campaigns have worked too. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 13.8% of Americans smoked in 2018, down from 20.9% in 2005. ...

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