Asbestos Exposure in Air Force Veterans
The men and women who serve in our nation’s armed forces step forward with willingness to put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. Sometimes, though, the dangers they face in service have nothing to do with combat. In the case of Air Force veterans exposed to asbestos, they have been unwittingly endangered […]
Asbestos Exposure in Flooring
Asbestos flooring is a type of flooring that contains asbestos fibers. These asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the flooring is disturbed, and people can breathe in these asbestos fibers. Asbestos exposure can lead to serious health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. If you or someone you know has […]
Lead Counsel Nicholas Vogelzang Presents at Perrin Conferences National Asbestos Litigation Conference
I had a chance to attend the Perrin National Asbestos Litigation Conference in San Francisco for two days. Lawyers from the plaintiff and defense bar, as well as insurers and judges, were in attendance. It was yet another step forward and away from that shut-in feeling we all had due to COVID precautions. Seeing everyone was […]
MRFJ 5K 2021 Medals Unveiled
We are proud to present the brand new shirt and medal designs for the fourth annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K! “With this being our second year hosting the race virtually, we wanted this year’s medals to be reminiscent of the 2020s while still bringing something new to the design,” says Madelynne Drescher, public relations […]
MRFJ 5K 2021 Shirt and Hat Designs Unveiled
We are gearing up for the 4th annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice (MRFJ), and we could not be more excited! As part of our excitement, we are proud to present this year’s shirt designs and, for the first time, our MRFJ hat! In previous years, we offered a sponsor and participant long-sleeve shirt. We are […]
The Danger Unseen
For millions of Americans dealing with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zantac (ranitidine) was a familiar medication prescribed by doctors to alleviate their symptoms. But in 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the prescription drug contained low levels of a nitrosamine impurity called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Nitrates commonly found in the food and medications we […]
Triage Cancer Animated Video Series: Now Available in English, Spanish & Tagalog
Triage Cancer offers a series of animated videos that explain important topics for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. The videos are each about 5 minutes long and are now available in English and Spanish. You can also watch our videos with English, Spanish, and Tagalog subtitles. We currently offer these videos: More topics are […]
New Guidelines for Annual Lung Scans Include People 50 and Over
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women, not including skin cancer. This year, the ACS estimates over 200,000 lung cancer cases and over 130,000 deaths due to the disease. Today, smoking is still the leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. To […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day: A Message from Caylei Vogelzang
For the very first time, on March 8, I will be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) with gusto. As a card-carrying feminist, it would seem that I would not only be a regular participant in celebrations of this nature but may even be found atop a float in a parade or at the front of […]
Cancer-Related Legal Issues: Where You Live Matters
Where you live matters. Depending on which state you live in, your state laws may provide additional protections and benefits for individuals diagnosed with cancer and caregivers. Triage Cancer offers a Chart of State Laws to access location-specific information on topics like: It is also important to realize that you may have access to protections and benefits […]