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Asbestos has still not been banned in the USA, although it is generally no longer used in the construction of domestic buildings. However, not all homes are brand new. Some buildings may be many years or even decades old. Asbestos material was a popular choice during…

Has your loved one just received the devastating news of a mesothelioma diagnosis? You’re probably at a loss as to what to do or how to help them. This feeling is not uncommon, and it is important not to be too hard on yourself. The starting point of helping your…

Asbestos can cause a number of diseases that may impact workers or other parties who were exposed many years or decades later. Asbestos-related diseases have been well-documented over time, and these injuries may be compensable if they can be linked to a workplace….

If you’re worried that you may have been exposed to asbestos, or that you may be working around materials that contain it, it’s natural to decide to look out for obvious signs of risk. Many people will examine tiles or insulation to see if they think it contains…

You find out that you’ve been exposed to asbestos. Maybe it was on a job site or maybe it was discovered in your home. Either way, you know you’ve been exposed in the last year. That sounds like a long time, and you start keeping an eye on your health. You want to…

Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that typically comes with a poor prognosis. When your loved one gets a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can be devastating for everyone involved. Initially, you and the other friends and family members may get caught up in the ways…

Exposure to asbestos fibers can have a deadly impact on an individual’s lungs and other internal organs. Unfortunately, the pattern of exposure and symptoms do not always follow a set progression. The same type and duration of exposure can mean a different pattern of…

The federal government often works at a snail’s pace when it comes to health and safety regulations. Efforts have been slowed even more by various administrations over the years that have sided with powerful business interests to advocate for less rather than more…

Libby amphibole asbestos fibers are different, both structurally and chemically, from most others. They’re actually made up of anywhere from three to five kinds of fibers. That means that asbestos-related diseases that people suffer because of their exposure to them…

Asbestos-related illnesses, like mesothelioma, can be both aggressive and deadly. Although it may take some time before someone presents symptoms of lung cancer or mesothelioma after they worked with asbestos, those diseases may progress quite quickly after their…