As Louisiana continues to recover from yet another round of devastating floods, many homeowners and business owners are rebuilding their property from the ground up. All of this destruction and renovation cause asbestos hidden in the ceilings, walls and floors to be…
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Do you know the signs and symptoms of asbestosis?
When you think about asbestos, the first illness that comes to mind may be mesothelioma. Interestingly, there are several different conditions that may develop due to exposure to asbestos, and mesothelioma is not the only one. Asbestosis is another illness that you…
3 everyday places where asbestos may be found
It often comes as a surprise to many, but asbestos is not actually banned in the United States. Despite a reduction in its usage, the product may still be imported and used in certain circumstances Unfortunately, as the substance has been and can still be used in…
How many years does it take to develop an asbestos-related disease?
Asbestos-related diseases develop after asbestos exposure. Such exposure may be primary or secondary, and the time taken to develop related illnesses may take years. Symptoms also take a while before they start showing, so it is essential to be aware of the adverse…
Secondary asbestos exposure can be deadly
Primary asbestos exposure has long been proven harmful to the health of those exposed. Certain sectors like construction or shipbuilding industries have a higher risk of asbestos exposure, but the adverse effects do not end at the workplace. Workers can take asbestos…
How companies try to avoid responsibility for asbestos exposure
Most businesses focus the majority of their efforts on finding ways to maintain their market share and increase their profit margin. All too often, employees are the ones who end up losing out through company policies aimed at reducing operating costs. However,…
The U.S. still hasn’t banned asbestos – but the fight continues
Most Americans grew up hearing about as asbestos as a dangerous, carcinogenic substance that was largely a thing of the past. Unfortunately, the U.S., unlike a number of other countries, has never completely banned asbestos. Approximately 40,000 Americans die every…
How much is your mesothelioma case worth?
Science has conclusively proven that asbestos is deadly. As such, if you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, then you may be eligible for compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit. A mesothelioma lawsuit can help you secure financial…
Many modern ships still have asbestos despite the ban
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance that is as dangerous as it is useful. Humans have historically used asbestos for insulation and as a fire retardant in everything from school buildings to brakes. Unfortunately, exposure to particulate asbestos is…
Firefighting and asbestos exposure
Dangerous levels of asbestos exposure are most often associated with construction and other professions in which people work with insulation, drywall, floor adhesive and other elements of properties where asbestos was often used for many years. Those who worked in…