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10/08/2026

Imagine something so small you could never see it...
Yet powerful enough to remain in your lungs for 40 years.

That's the reality of asbestos exposure.

Our latest blog follows the incredible journey of one microscopic asbestos fiber to explain how workers—and even their families—could unknowingly be exposed. It's an unforgettable story that sheds light on why mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer continue to impact people decades after they leave the job site.

If you've ever wondered how asbestos exposure really happens, this is a story worth reading.

The story of asbestos-related disease is often told through statistics or medical explanations. But behind every diagnosis is a much more remarkable journey, one that begins long before a person ever steps onto a job site. To understand how asbestos exposure occurs, it helps to follow the life of ju...

09/25/2026

Tomorrow is Mesothelioma Awareness Day — a day that means so much to all of us at SWMW Law.

For the families we represent, mesothelioma is more than a rare disease. It’s a diagnosis that changes everything. It’s also a disease that, in many cases, could have been prevented.

In honor of Mesothelioma Awareness Day, we’re sharing more about this devastating disease, its connection to asbestos exposure, and why raising awareness still matters.

Mesothelioma Awareness Day is to remember those we’ve lost, stand beside those currently fighting, and educate others about a cancer whose story often begins decades before the diagnosis.

09/24/2026

Despite decades of research linking asbestos exposure to mesothelioma and other serious diseases, asbestos has not been entirely eliminated from use in the United States.

While federal regulations have banned many asbestos-containing products and restricted certain uses, some asbestos-containing materials remain in older homes, schools, workplaces and industrial facilities. Certain uses of asbestos have also been subject to phased restrictions rather than an immediate, comprehensive ban.

That means asbestos exposure is not just a problem of the past. It remains a concern today.

As we continue recognizing Mesothelioma Awareness Month, we’re sharing facts like these to remind people why education, prevention and continued awareness are so important.

Because when it comes to asbestos, understanding the risks can help protect future generations.

09/22/2026

Different shades of blue. One shared purpose.

Today, our SWMW Law teams in both St. Louis and Pittsburgh came together in honor of Mesothelioma Awareness Day this weekend to show our support for the individuals and families affected by this devastating disease.

Behind every case is a person, a family, and a story that matters. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and we hope this photo serves as a reminder that an entire team of people is standing behind them, thinking of them, and fighting for them.

To our clients and the entire mesothelioma community: We see you. We support you. And we stand with you. 💙

Because People Matter.

09/17/2026

Most people will never meet someone with mesothelioma. That’s just how rare this disease is.

Only a few thousand people are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States each year, making it an incredibly rare form of cancer.

But “rare” doesn’t mean insignificant.

For the individuals and families facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, the impact is anything but small. And because the disease is so uncommon, many people know very little about it until it touches their own lives.

That’s one reason Mesothelioma Awareness Month matters. By talking about the disease, its connection to asbestos exposure and the people affected by it, we can help bring greater understanding to a cancer that too often remains unfamiliar until a diagnosis occurs.

Rare disease. Real people. Stories worth knowing.

09/15/2026

September 11, 2001, showed us the very worst of tragedy and some of the very best of humanity.

Twenty-five years later, SWMW Law chose to commemorate that day by giving back. On Friday, our team joined national nonprofit 9/11 Day, helping pack thousands of shelf-stable meals for St. Louis-area individuals and families struggling with food insecurity.

For us, service is a meaningful way to remember. It honors the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the families who still carry the impact of September 11 today. It also carries forward something powerful that emerged from an unimaginable day: the willingness to stand beside one another and help however we can.

We will never forget September 11. And we are proud to honor its 25th anniversary not only with our words, but with our actions.

09/11/2026

For 25 years, September 11 has remained a day etched into our nation’s memory.

Today, we honor every life lost, every family forever changed, and every first responder and ordinary citizen who showed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We remember them today, and always.

09/08/2026

You didn’t have to work with asbestos to be exposed to it. Sometimes, asbestos came home from work.

For decades, workers in industries where asbestos was commonly used could unknowingly carry microscopic asbestos fibers home on their clothing, shoes, hair and personal belongings.

Once inside the home, those fibers could become airborne and be inhaled by spouses, children and other family members — particularly while handling or washing dusty work clothes. This is known as secondary, household or take-home asbestos exposure.

Years later, family members who never stepped foot inside a shipyard, factory, power plant or other asbestos-containing workplace could develop mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases because of exposures that happened at home.

During Mesothelioma Awareness Month, we’re sharing facts like these because understanding how exposure happened is an important part of understanding the disease.

Sometimes, the workplace exposure didn’t stay at work.

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09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we honor the people who keep our country moving.

For years, SWMW Law has had the privilege of representing thousands of working men and women — people who have spent their lives building, manufacturing, maintaining, transporting, protecting and providing for their families and communities.

That work matters to us because behind every case is a person who worked hard to build a life for themselves and the people they love. When those workers are harmed through no fault of their own, they deserve someone willing to stand beside them and fight for what’s right.

Today, we celebrate the generations of American workers whose dedication, sacrifice and determination have shaped our communities and our country.

In observance of Labor Day, SWMW Law will be closed today. We wish our clients, colleagues, friends and families a safe and restful holiday.

Because People Matter.

09/04/2026

It’s one of the most common misconceptions about mesothelioma: It’s a type of lung cancer.

But it isn’t.

While pleural mesothelioma develops in the chest and can affect breathing, it begins in the lining surrounding the lungs, called the pleura — not in the lung tissue itself. Mesothelioma can also develop in the lining of the abdomen, heart and, very rarely, the te**es.

That distinction matters. Mesothelioma is its own cancer, with its own causes, characteristics and treatment considerations. And unlike most lung cancers, mesothelioma is overwhelmingly linked to asbestos exposure.

For Mesothelioma Awareness Month, we’re continuing to separate fact from misconception and share information that helps people better understand this rare disease.

The more we know, the more awareness we can build.

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