Mesothelioma News
Family Members And Loved Ones Of Asbestos Workers May Also Be At Risk Of Mesothelioma
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP wishes to alert the families and loved ones of current or former asbestos workers that they may be at risk of developing mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos fibers carried home on the clothes of asbestos workers may be inhaled by their loved once, even if the loved ones were never directly exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Asbestos exposure may significantly increasing the risk of illness. More »
U.S. Navy Veterans, Former Merchant Marines May be at Risk of Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP wishes to alert Veterans of the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marines that they may be at risk of developing mesothelioma or other forms of cancer if they were exposed to asbestos during their time in the military. According to some estimates, Veterans account for 30% of all mesothelioma victims in the United States, including many Naval Veterans and former Merchant Marines. More »
Hissey Kientz Announced Launch Of Online Legal Documents Database
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is pleased to announce the addition to its website of a new legal documents database containing medical studies, case law and other legal documents about many of the firm’s practice areas, including mesothelioma and asbestos cases, the Duragesic or fentanyl pain patch and Fleet Phospho-soda. More »
Hissey Kientz to Hold Testing Sessions for Victims of Asbestos Exposure
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is conducting two asbestos testing sessions in the El Paso, TX area for individuals who may have developed cancers such as mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases as a result of exposure to asbestos. Testing will be take place on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17, 2010. More »
Libby asbestos health care grant goes into effect next week
A $6 million grant designed to provide medical screenings and health care to those who lived or worked near an asbestos mine in Libby, Montana is scheduled to go into effect next week. The Department of Health and Human Services grant will begin providing health care funds next week to those who have developed illnesses caused by the Libby asbestos mine. Free screenings for qualified patients will begin on November 16. More »