asbestos

People in Louisiana who work in occupations where they face a high risk of exposure to asbestos may wonder how much exposure it takes to develop mesothelioma. One study claims that any amount of exposure can lead to the fatal illness. Is there any safe amount of…

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can seriously harm the tissues of the body. In some victims, asbestos can cause cancer and subject individuals to pain and significant suffering. Louisiana residents who are exposed to asbestos may also develop another serious…

Asbestos exposure can result in several different illnesses victims who believe they may have been exposed to the dangerous material should be familiar with. Victims and their families should also be aware of the legal options available that may protect them if they…

Scientists have known for decades that asbestos can cause deadly lung diseases, and the substance has been mostly banned in the United States since 1989. So, why are people still coming down with asbestosis, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases? There are…

While asbestos is not as common as it once was in American life, it is not completely banned. The substance is still used in some industries, where workers are exposed to it. For much of the twentieth century, asbestos was used in a wide variety of products. Made from…

Asbestos, a type material made up of minerals, was once a popular form of insulation. Workers in various industries, such as the construction industry, shipyard industry and automotive industry often came in contact with asbestos. However, it has been well document…

By now our readers in Louisiana know what the material “asbestos” is and that exposure to the material can potentially result in severe, long-term health issues. However, many people may not realize that the potential to be exposed to asbestos may be higher in certain…

Before 1980, asbestos was commonly found in building products used in the construction of commercial and residential structures because of its versatility and cost. Construction workers engaged in altering or demolishing these structures and the original workers are…

Asbestos is a dangerous material that time and again has been linked to serious diseases and cancers, including mesothelioma. Yet, despite knowledge of the dangers, asbestos is still used in many industries. This puts those workers at serious risk of harm that could…

If you’re like a lot of people in our area, then your parents spent much of their lives working hard in blue-collar professions to make a living. Many worked in shipyards and chemical manufacturing, which seemed like good work at the time. Yet, as the years passed,…