asbestos

People recognize that there is risk inherent in military service. Particularly during times of active conflict, service often means risking one’s health and life for the benefit of the country as a whole. Still, the military also has a duty to servicemembers to act in…

Most people associate asbestos exposure with medical conditions like mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. What about another serious respiratory condition — chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is actually a blanket term for conditions that destroy…

Countertops are big business. Everyone wants beautiful yet durable countertops for their kitchen, bathrooms and other areas of their home. However, the health costs to those who install these countertops is still being discovered. The Los Angeles Times recently…

Asbestos-related diseases have been a cause for concern in various occupations for many years. As such, it’s crucial for professionals to gain insights into which professions are most susceptible to these diseases. Asbestos is a natural mineral that was once…

Many people find work in hazardous occupations, such as manufacturing, factory work, mechanics, shipyard work and construction because it helps provide living wages for their families. They put in a lot of manual labor hours and occasionally become ill or injured as a…

One of the most common myths about asbestos is that it’s no longer used. Asbestos was once widely used in the United States for many years because of its heat and fire resistance. It was used in construction and building materials, such as drywall, paint, flooring,…

Asbestos was a highly beneficial material used in buildings and consumer goods to reduce fires. However, studies have shown that people exposed to asbestos particles in the air can develop forms of cancer that affect the lungs and other internal organs. Today,…

Some of the factors that increase an individual’s risk of developing cancer are outside of their control. Everything from genetics to the medications parents took before having children could influence someone’s health throughout their life. There are other risk…

You need evidence to bring a claim to court that alleges another party injured you. That may be relatively simple to get in something like a car crash. A police report stating the other driver was drunk or speeding may be enough to win you the case. Getting the…

The use of asbestos has been largely outlawed in the U.S., but it was very commonly used in commercial and residential settings for decades before significant restrictions were made concerning its use. Asbestos exposure is strongly associated with a fatal form of lung…