Asbestos in Massachusetts

Download Transcript What is Asbestos? The word “asbestos” is the term for six types of naturally occurring minerals. Their physical properties can be useful for several reasons: the minerals are resistant to heat, electrical, and chemical damage, and provide sound...

Pleural Mesothelioma

What is pleural mesothelioma? Pleural mesothelioma manifests in the pleura, which is the tissue surrounding the lungs. It is the most common form of mesothelioma, accounting for about 75 percent of diagnoses. Following are common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma:...

Mesothelioma Treatment

Mesothelioma cancer: Boston Massachusetts and the surrounding area Due to the large contribution asbestos made to American construction and shipbuilding, asbestos cancer is more common in this area of the country than most others. The very materials used to...

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma

Massachusetts Lawyers Explain the Differences Between Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma and Other Types of Cancer What is sarcomatoid mesothelioma? Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the most aggressive type of mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Most sarcomatoid...

Asbestos and the Legal System: Frequently Asked Questions

Representing the victims of asbestos and mesothelioma since 1978, we’ve learned that every person diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos disease has questions. At Thornton Law Firm , we’re happy to offer additional information about your rights.  We are...

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was established at the mouth of the Piscataqua River in Kittery, Maine in 1800. It operated as a naval shipyard building and repairing ships until World War I when it added a new and important role, the construction of submarines. At that...