Category Archives: Asbestos

Crocidolite is one of six different fibrous minerals or varieties of the human carcinogen known as asbestos. This naturally occurring mineral consists of long fibers that are immensely strong and flexible, and it offers the best heat resistance of all forms of asbestos. Thanks to these defining features, crocidolite, also called “blue asbestos,”  was widely  Continue Reading »

Old Chicopee Library Image The mesothelioma law firm of Maune Raichle Hartley and Mudd, LLC has learned that safe asbestos removal has been used by the city council of Chicopee, MA from MassLive.com.  While asbestos removal can be expensive for cities, it is a necessary step to ensure the safety of its citizens and workers.  Continue Reading »

Described by his family as a “quiet warrior,” Bill McQueen’s battle with mesothelioma was featured in The Wall Street Journal.  His history of serving in the Air Force, growing up and working on the family farm as a child, and working in a greenhouse in his youth may have led to Bill’s exposure to asbestos  Continue Reading »

Rushville’s Wonder Woman, Janelle Bedel Photo Credit: Rushville Republican In an admirable effort to spread awareness about mesothelioma, Janelle Bedel participated in a series documenting her personal fight with mesothelioma published in the Rushville Republican.  Starting in June 2007, the newspaper ran several stories and updates about Janelle up until her battle recently ended in  Continue Reading »

Secondary exposure of asbestos as the cause of the ‘third wave’ of mesothelioma diagnoses. stock image.  Ten years ago most mesothelioma victims were in their 60s, 70s and 80s.  These were the miners and first of those that brought on mesothelioma claims against businesses that knew about the dangers of asbestos.  One of the most  Continue Reading »