As someone who is now living with the symptoms of an asbestos-related disease, it’s important that you have an opportunity to seek the money that you deserve. While the company itself may no longer be able to be sued, you can likely build a case to seek money from an…
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Asbestos risks are lower in children, but they still exist
Asbestos was commonly used in construction and manufacturing during the 70s and 80s. Now that the dangers of this substance are widely known, its use is heavily regulated and forbidden in many circumstances. The risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases…
Asbestos risks for vehicle mechanics
You loved cars as a kid growing up, which spurred you on to pursue a career as a vehicle mechanic. You obtained your qualifications and have now been working in the industry for decades. You get paid to do what you love and you work on a variety of cars, both new and…
Did your career take you on the path to asbestos-related illness?
Think back to your final years at school when you started thinking about what you wanted to do. Maybe you saw a careers advisor to help you weigh the pros and cons of particular job choices. It’s a sure bet they did not tell you that certain careers came with a much…
Can you claim for asbestos illness if you never worked with it?
Few people would willingly work with asbestos these days. Those that do should only do so if their employer provides them with full safety gear. Yet a few decades back, plenty of people happily went off to work with asbestos each day, blindly unaware of the…
Is the EPA finally going to enact a federal ban on asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral substance that has played a role in various industries for decades or, in some cases, centuries. However, modern medical science has drawn a direct correlation between asbestos exposure and several severe illnesses, including…
Prevent asbestos exposure in the home
When you think about asbestos exposure, you may imagine workers who are coming directly into contact with the fibers. It’s not just them who are at risk, though. Others, like their family members and children, may also have been exposed to asbestos and the fibers that…
What you need to know about secondary asbestos exposure
You do not have to be directly exposed to asbestos to suffer its negative effects. Secondary exposure is as harmful, and you may be at risk of developing asbestos-related ailments despite not being primarily exposed to asbestos. If you are a victim of secondary…
Horrific inmate testing could impact talc-based asbestos claims
Many people exposed to asbestos worked with this dangerous mineral substance. Whether they worked on Navy vessels during their early career or handled insulation in a manufacturing facility, they may have inhaled asbestos that eventually could cause serious illnesses…
Why was asbestos used?
In 2022, we all know that asbestos can lead to a lot of very serious diseases. It can cause cancer, such as mesothelioma or respiratory diseases. It’s a very dangerous compound that is often fatal, and people are always advised to avoid it if they can. From a modern…
