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9/11 First Responders and COVID-19

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According to a new study, over half of 9/11 first responders with coronavirus also develop the mysterious and disabling condition known as Long COVID. Researchers found that responders with chronic…

What to Know About Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Pennsylvania

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Mesothelioma is a disease that affects the tissue in your internal, vital organs. Eight out of ten people with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos, a common material found on construction…

Can You Sue Your Employer for Asbestos Exposure?

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Asbestos exposure can be a serious threat to your health. If you have been exposed to asbestos at work and have developed an illness as a result, can you sue…

9/11 Related Illnesses

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Mesothelioma, an aggressive and rare form of heart-lung cancer, is probably the most common health effect of asbestos exposure. The minimum mesothelioma latency period is around twenty years. So, many…

EPA Relax Pollution Rules due to Coronavirus

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In a controversial move, the Environmental Protection Agency said it would waive certain reporting requirements for companies hit hard by COVID-19. Normally, companies must report chemical emissions into the air,…

How To Choose a Mesothelioma Lawyer

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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that gets its name from the fact that it originates in the mesothelium, which is a thin layer of cells that line the organs…

FDNY Firefighter Comments on 9/11 VCF Extension

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In a move which ended years of financial and other squabbles, on July 29, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed into law a bill to extend 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund…

Caring For A Loved One With Mesothelioma

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Being diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer doesn’t just impact the person afflicted by the condition, it has an impact on everyone in their life. If you’re a family member or close…

Has Asbestos Been Banned? Part 2

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This article is a continuation of Has Asbestos Been Banned? Asbestos has played some kind of role in the lives of Americans for decades, shaping our health, and the political landscape….

Has Asbestos Been Banned?

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Many people don’t often think about asbestos, or the effects it has on our quality of life. That’s because many assume that such a harmful substance was banned from use…