Patients and their loved ones may be able to sue for lung cancer if they were exposed to asbestos. This dangerous mineral can cause lung…
Category: Mesothelioma
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2025
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighters are twice as likely to develop certain types of cancer than the general population, according to the International…
Quit Smoking During the Great American Smokeout 2024
The Great American Smokeout® began as a single event in a small town, but over the years, it has become a nationwide opportunity for smokers…
$260 Million Verdict in Latest Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuit
On June 3, a jury awarded an Oregon woman with mesothelioma a $260 Million verdict from Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the talcum powder…
Sokolove Law: Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence
Back in 1979, James “Jim” Sokolove founded a law firm with a bold new idea: to make sure everyone, no matter who they were or…
Advocates Push for Total Asbestos Ban to Prevent Mesothelioma
In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) united to renew their…
Kelly-Moore Paints Shutting Down After Paying Over $600 Million in Asbestos Lawsuits
On January 12, 2024, Kelly-Moore Paints announced the company is shutting down after 78 years in business. The reason why? Asbestos. For decades, a variety…
Was There Asbestos at Camp Lejeune? Mesothelioma Risks for Veterans on Base
From 1953 to 1987, the water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with dangerous chemicals. In addition to the toxic water, veterans…
10 Reasons Asbestos Should Be Banned in America
For decades, many manufacturers hid the dangers of asbestos, a carcinogen known to cause serious illnesses like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related diseases. Despite widespread…
