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LegalView Reports on Prominent Montana Democrat's Demand for Funds to Cleanup Asbestos-Ridden Town

One of Montana's top Democrats has demanded that the federal government allocate funds to clean up an asbestos-ridden town housing a former vermiculite mine.
 

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PRLog (Press Release)Mar 13, 2008 – Denver, CO - LegalView.com, the number one resource for everything legal on the Web, recently alerted readers of a top Montana politician's demands for the federal government to increase funding to help the town of Libby, Montana, the site of a former vermiculate mine. Sen. Max Baucus, considered a top Democrat in Montana, learned of asbestos-laced insulation, which spilled onto an elementary-school playground and could have potentially increased the risk of mesothelioma among school children exposed to it. The W R Grace & Co mine was located in Libby for years until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared it a Superfund site. Those who live in or around the Libby area or who have previously worked in an area where asbestos may have been inhaled, should contact a mesothelioma lawyer for more information.

Vermiculate is mineral that in some instances contains asbestos, which through overexposure and inhalation can cause a deadly form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can take years to develop and in most cases several decades before symptoms are recognizable. Even then, mesothelioma cancer is often misdiagnosed because of the similar systems to other illnesses that exist. Individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma should contact an experienced mesothelioma law firm to learn about the possibilities of developing a mesothelioma lawsuit (http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/mesothelioma-law-suit/ ) to potentially retrieve compensation for medical bills and expenses.

While the town of Libby is receiving cleanup funds from the EPA, Sen. Baucus told news organizations that he feels the proposed Superfund budget for the upcoming year falls nearly $5 million short. There currently is no cure for mesothelioma, which is why cleanup prior to exposure is a necessity for many. Those who have previously been exposed to asbestos should consider contacting a mesothelioma attorney for more information.

For more news on mesothelioma, visit LegalView's mesothelioma blog at http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/blog. Or for additional information on other legal issues visit LegalView's vast array of practice areas to learn about the latest on the Baxter Heparin recall, Chantix side effects or traumatic brain injury treatments.

Heparin, from Baxter Healthcare Corp., is a blood-thinning drug that was commonly used during surgical procedures, but it has been making headlines because of recent rash of allergic reactions among patients who were administered the drug. Baxter has recalled the drug but for many who may have undergone a surgery, it may be important to seek medical assistance. To learn more about the Heparin recall, contact an experienced Heparin attorney who can provide details and insight into building a legal case.

Chantix is another prescription drug recently surrounded by controversy, which is prescribed to individuals trying to quit smoking, however, the drug has recently been linked to several suicides as well as suicidal behaviors and thoughts among patients, according to the FDA. Physicians have warned that if a patient of Chantix has felt any of the Chantix side effects including depression and erratic behavior, it is imperative that they discontinue use of Chantix and speak with a medical professional immediately.  

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a person incurs damage to the brain resulting from a physical blow to head. Brain injury can also occur without an actual blow if the brain is pushed strongly against the skull, as occurs with whiplash or Shaken Baby Syndrome. Victims who suffer from a TBI should consider contacting an expert brain injury attorney for more information about how to file a brain injury lawsuit in order to receive possible due compensation.

About LegalView:

LegalView.com is a public service brought to you by Legal WebTV Network, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation created by a group of the nation's most highly respected law firms: Anapol Schwartz; Brent Coon and Associates; Burg Simpson; Cohen, Placitella and Roth; James F. Humphreys and Associates; Lopez McHugh; and Thornton and Naumes. For more information on the accomplishments and track records of LegalView.com's superior sponsoring law firms and to get in touch with LegalView attorneys, visit LegalView at http://www.LegalView.com.
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