The 15th asbestos lawsuit of the year was filed this week in St. Clair County Circuit Court in Illinois by Donna Stinson of Virginia.  

Mrs. Stinson's recently deceased husband, Gerald P. Stinson, was exposed to asbestos containing products in his career as a boilermaker from 1963 to 2001 which caused him to develop fatal lung cancer.  As a result of the exposure, Stinson became disfigured and disabled.  His family is arguing that they all suffered mental anguish and high medical costs due to his condition.  Furthermore, Stinson was forced to quit working, causing the family to lose a large source of income.

Mrs. Stinson named 98 companies as defendants in the lawsuit.  She believes they should have known the dangerous and harmful affects of asbestos and failed to properly care for Stinson and his family.

A research team from the University of Hawaii may have found the cell process that causes mesothelioma, a question that has been puzzling scientists since the 1970s. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that exists in the soft tissue of the lung and is primarily caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.

Two doctors at the University of Hawaii Cancer Research Center have led a team of researchers around the world to study how asbesots fibers travel into the cells and form tumors. The team has been working to find an answer to the question of how a cell affected by asbestos forms mesothelioma. Because asbestos kills healthy cells and dead cells cannot form tumors, this has been a question for over 40 years.

The researchers found that when a cell is touched with asbestos, it under goes a cellular process that releases a protein call "HMBG1"which causes the cell to mutate its structure from a healthy cell to a cancerous one. The researchers found that people who have been exposed to asbestos have higher levels of HMBG1 therefore early detection of mesothelioma may be possible.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma because of it, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955.

For the residents of Libby, Montana, the effects of asbestos exposure can be seen in the health-related issues that have plagued many of the townspeople. Libby was once home to the W.R. Grace coal mine, and since the 1980's, nearly 400 people in the town have died due to asbestos-related illness. This included mine workers, their families, and locals who were exposed to the tiny asbestos fibers that often contribute to mesothelioma and other devastating diseases. 

 Despite lasting efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the clean-up process has been a long and expensive one, lasting more than ten years and costing over $300 million dollars. The hospital continues see 15-20 new cases of asbestos-related illnesses each month and because such diseases can emerge decades later, the trend is expected to continue for another decade. 

Asbestos exposure can lead to debilitating diseases like mesothelioma and other very serious health problems. If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955 today.  

A construction project in Lee County, Florida must be halted in order to remove dirt and pilings that contain asbestos from the area. The project was supposed to be finished by the end of May, but now will be pushed back.

On May 18, workers will be removing the toxins from the area. They will wear protective gear including coveralls, masks, gloves and air monitors in order to ensure their safety when dealing with the material. Asbestos exposure is the primary cause for mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive lung cancer that can remain dormant for years.

An official from the Department of Environmental Protection said that the construction company could face a heavy fine if asbestos is found in over 35 feet of land. Workers will be keeping the land wet to prevent fibers from being airborne.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma because of it, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955

Asbestos has been found at the Nicolet School District in Wisconsin, but officials say that the asbestos removal project will not begin until after classes end for the year.

The Superintendent said in a statement that the asbestos abatement will be conducted by experts and will follow the strict state and federal guidelines. He also said that the delay in the abatement process was due to the fact that he did not want students to have any distractions during their final exams.

Parents also fought to postpone the renovations because they were concerned about health issues.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease because of it, contact the asbestos lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955.