Understanding Asbestos Exposure Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once widely used across Canada in construction, shipbuilding, mining, and manufacturing. It was valued for its strength, insulation properties, and resistance to fire. For decades, asbestos could be found in insulation, flooring, ceiling tiles, brake pads, and countless other products. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos fibres is now known to cause severe …
Understanding Mesothelioma in Ontario Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. For much of the twentieth century, asbestos was widely used across Ontario in industries such as construction, mining, shipbuilding, and manufacturing. Although asbestos use has since been banned, its effects continue to harm workers and families decades later. The disease often develops 20 to …
Why Myths About Mesothelioma Claims Exist Mesothelioma is a rare but devastating cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. In Canada, thousands of workers in industries such as construction, mining, shipbuilding, and manufacturing were exposed to asbestos, often without warning about its dangers. Today, victims and families can pursue compensation through lawsuits, asbestos trust funds, or workers’ compensation systems. However, …
Understanding Contingency Fees in Legal Cases When families face a mesothelioma diagnosis, they often deal with emotional stress and financial pressure. Many patients stop working after diagnosis, and household income can drop quickly. The idea of hiring a lawyer may feel out of reach during such a difficult time. That’s why many mesothelioma lawyers in Canada, including Miskin Law, work …
Understanding Mesothelioma and Its Impact Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. For much of the twentieth century, asbestos was widely used across Canada in industries such as shipbuilding, mining, construction, and manufacturing. Although asbestos has now been banned, thousands of Canadians were exposed decades ago and only recently began to experience the devastating effects. …
Why Mesothelioma Lawsuits Are Necessary Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused almost entirely by asbestos exposure. For decades, asbestos was used in construction, shipbuilding, mining, and manufacturing across Canada. Many Canadians were exposed without proper warning. Because symptoms can take 20 to 50 years to appear, people diagnosed with mesothelioma are often unsure when or where the exposure …
How to Prove Asbestos Exposure for a Mesothelioma Claim: Understanding the Link Between Asbestos and Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. For much of the twentieth century, asbestos was widely used in Canada across industries such as construction, mining, shipbuilding, and manufacturing. Its heat-resistant and insulating properties made it …
Understanding Mesothelioma Settlements Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. For decades, asbestos was used in Canadian industries such as construction, mining, shipbuilding, and manufacturing. Although asbestos has been banned, thousands of Canadians continue to face the consequences of exposure long after their working years. A diagnosis of mesothelioma comes with devastating health effects and …
Understanding Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. In Canada, thousands of workers were historically exposed to asbestos in industries such as construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and mining. Despite regulations that limited and eventually banned asbestos, the effects of exposure often take decades to appear. Many Canadians are …
Understanding Occupational Asbestos Exposure For much of the twentieth century, asbestos was considered a miracle material. Its strength, heat resistance, and insulating properties made it popular across a wide range of industries. In Canada, asbestos was heavily used in construction, shipbuilding, mining, manufacturing, and automotive work. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos fibres is now known to cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, …
