Talcum Powder Injury Lawyers

Talc, sometimes termed “talcum,” is a naturally occurring mineral found in large deposits throughout the United States. Talcum’s greatest strength—and its most obvious advantage for product manufacturers—is its ability to absorb moisture and reduce friction. In cosmetics and baby powders, this can help keep skin dry and prevent rashes.

However, talc’s unique characteristics are also a potential source of danger.

The Risks of Talcum Powder

The use of talcum powder is associated with an increased risk for certain types of cancer.

Nobody knows how or why talcum may contribute to the formation of cancerous tumors. According to the American Cancer Society, studies on the relationship between talc and cancer have largely been inconclusive.

Some health regulators, like the International Agency for Research on Cancer, differentiate between two distinct types of talc:

1. Talc that contains asbestos and is considered carcinogenic; and
2. Talc that does not contain asbestos but is still “probably carcinogenic to humans.”

Here’s what you need to know about the risks of:

Asbestos-Containing Talcum

Talcum deposits are sometimes found in close proximity to another naturally occurring mineral: asbestos. Strong and capable of withstanding incredibly high temperatures, asbestos was once widely used to fireproof office buildings, insulate homes, and manufacture an extraordinary range of consumer products.

However, asbestos itself is a potent toxin known to cause a wide range of serious illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, a highly aggressive cancer with a very low survival rate.

Scientists have identified asbestos-contaminated talcum as a risk factor for:

1. Mesothelioma;
2. Asbestosis;
3. Lung cancer;
4. Ovarian cancer; and
5. Other respiratory illnesses and cancers.

Most asbestos-related illnesses have long latent periods. In other words, it can take decades for asbestos to begin noticeably harming the body. It is often too late to undo the damage when symptoms are evident.

Asbestos-Free Talcum

The long-term use of talcum-based products and powders, including some made by Johnson & Johnson, may increase women’s long-term risk of developing certain types of cancer. These include:

1. Ovarian cancer;
2. Uterine cancer; and
3. Stomach cancer.

Some studies indicate that the application of talcum around the genital area—or on sanitary napkins, condoms, and other products—could allow talcum particulates to invade the body, prompting the sort of irritation and inflammation that often gives rise to cancer.

How a Talcum Powder Injury Lawyer Could Help You

Talcum and asbestos have both taken an immense toll on public health.

However, because many talc and asbestos manufacturers have long since dissociated themselves from their most dangerous products, recovering compensation is not always easy. Many companies have decades of experience fighting back against talc injury claims. If they are even willing to negotiate, it usually has strings attached.

You don’t have to cede your rights to a corporation that doesn’t care about your well-being.

Depending on the circumstances of your exposure and illness, an experienced talcum powder injury lawyer could help:

1. Determine if you are eligible to file a talc or asbestos claim;
2. Identify the proper defendants for your lawsuit;
3. Collect evidence to support your case and establish the defendant’s liability;
4. Negotiate a settlement; and
5. Take your case to trial.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades helping New York families assert their rights after being injured by talcum powder, asbestos, and other toxins. Please message us or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a talc powder lawyer in New York and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.