According to a recent report by the World Health Organization, exposure to asbestos fibers at the workplace is one of the leading causes of occupational disease worldwide.
Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs (the “pleura”), the abdomen (the “peritoneum”), or the heart (the “pericardium”), is a disease caused by asbestos exposure. It is estimated that approximately 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. Because the latency period (the period of time between exposure to asbestos and the development of mesothelioma) is long, people who were exposed to asbestos even decades ago are currently developing the disease.
Baron & Budd has been protecting the rights of people with mesothelioma for nearly 30 years. In these pages, you will find information about the medical aspects of this disease, as well as important information about the legal rights of asbestos victims and how Baron & Budd can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
We also invite you to visit Baron & Budd's special website devoted to mesothelioma at www.mesotheliomanews.com. to learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and resources for dealing with the cancer mesothelioma.
rssMesothelioma and Asbestos Related News
June 11, 2010
John Langdoc Hails Lung Cancer Alliance “Give a Scan” Program to Support Lung Cancer Research
DALLAS, Tex. (June 11, 2010) Baron & Budd, P.C. attorney John Langdoc expressed his support and enthusiasm for a new and innovative initiative by the Washington, D.C.-based Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA)—called Give a Scan—to make CT Scans and clinical data donated by cancer patients easily accessible to lung cancer researchers. LCA would “de-identify” the scans and data before making the information available to researchers. Read More
June 6, 2010
John Langdoc Commends Federal Study of Cancer Risk Among Firefighters
DALLAS, Tex. (June 4, 2010) Baron & Budd, P.C. attorney John Langdoc commended a federal study being conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in partnership with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) concerning the cancer risk among firefighters. Read More
May 21, 2010
John Langdoc Joins WHO’s Call to End Asbestos-Related Diseases
DALLAS--(May 21, 2010)--Baron & Budd, P.C. attorney John Langdoc praised a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) that demands more action be taken to protect the public from hazardous chemicals. In particular, the WHO report focuses on 10 chemicals or groups of chemicals that are of major concern to public health. Some of the chemicals included on the list are air pollution, lead and asbestos. Read More
