# mesothelioma compensation

Asbestos-Related Disorders in Germany: Background, Politics, Incidence, Diagnostics and Compensation - PubMed » There was some limited use of asbestos at end of the 19th century in industrialized countries including Germany, but its consumption dramatically increased after World War II. The increase in use and exposure was followed by the discovery of high numbers of asbestos-related diseases with a mean late … Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Choice of rating method for assessing occupational asbestos exposure: study for compensation purposes in France - PubMed » This study shows that the two rating systems have good or very good agreement. These results validate the routine use in the PNSM of the "by subject" rating, with the advantage of being convenient and quick to provide feedback on occupational asbestos exposure to mesothelioma cases for compensation. Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Johnson & Johnson Reaches Deal for $8.9 Billion Talc Settlement » The company faces a flood of lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer. The proposed settlement requires approval by a bankruptcy court, but has the backing of plaintiffs’ lawyers. Nytimes.com

Comparison of Asbestos Victim Relief Available Outside of Conventional Occupational Compensation Schemes » The asbestos victim relief schemes were introduced to resolve the issue of victims of asbestos-related diseases not receiving compensation through conventional legal orders. This article seeks to derive the differences and commonalities of various asbestos… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Compensation for environmental asbestos-related diseases in South Africa: a neglected issue » Environmentally acquired asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) are of concern globally. In South Africa, there is widespread contamination of the environment due to historical asbestos mining operations that were poorly regulated. Although the law makes provision… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asbestos, Smoking and Lung Cancer: An Update » This review updates the scientific literature concerning asbestos and lung cancer, emphasizing cumulative exposure and synergism between asbestos exposure and tobacco smoke, and proposes an evidence-based and equitable approach to compensation for asbestos-related… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asbestos-Related Disorders in Germany: Background, Politics, Incidence, Diagnostics and Compensation » There was some limited use of asbestos at end of the 19th century in industrialized countries including Germany, but its consumption dramatically increased after World War II. The increase in use and exposure was followed by the discovery of high numbers… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Predictors of filing claims and receiving compensation in malignant mesothelioma patients - PubMed » Although the predominant occupation origin of mesothelioma is well known, determinant factors involved in filing compensation are scarcely investigated. A linkage between incident mesothelioma cases collected by Italian mesothelioma register (ReNaM) and compensation claims and assignment by Italian … Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov