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 Statute of Limitations: How Long Do I Have to File a Vaccine Injury Case?
For the most part, vaccines have been a medical breakthrough for society, preventing millions worldwide from contracting diseases that spread like wildfire just a century ago. However, despite their well-known benefits, vaccines cause adverse reactions in approximately one in a million people, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). In…
Read MoreFlu Shot Reaction Cases Compensated More on Average by VICP
Since 2010, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended “annual flu shots for everyone older than 6 months.”1 These vaccines are formulated to prevent people from becoming ill, specifically those with compromised immune systems. However, these vaccines sometimes cause adverse side effects that can be life-altering, especially for children. 82.8% of Recent Vaccine Injury…
Read MoreMesothelioma Diagnosis after Asbestos Exposure at Your Workplace
If you were exposed to asbestos at your workplace, you are at risk for developing mesothelioma, an “aggressive and deadly form of cancer” that forms in the “thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs.”1 Your Risk Factor for Developing Mesothelioma Depends on Your Industry Despite safety laws and regulations placed…
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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