A Chico, California, businessman found out the hard way that the improper disposal of asbestos can be costly. Meanwhile, his neighbors face uncertainty as to whether their lives were endangered by potential exposure to the toxic mineral illegally dumped near their...
Every year, various media outlets commemorate the September 11 terrorist attacks. They often look back at past events related to the attacks, but also the continuing impact on surviving family members and first responders. Countless firefighters courageously ran...
Individuals in numerous occupations are at risk for devastating asbestos exposure. Firefighters and other first responders must rush into dangerous situations that often hide unforeseen hazards. Unfortunately, one of these risks is exposure to asbestos-contaminated...
While mesothelioma continues to lack a cure, early detection can make a difference in the lives of those suffering from the deadly disease. Those proactive steps present challenges with countless mesothelioma victims diagnosed when tumors have already progressed....
Exposure to asbestos can cause cancer and other severe lung diseases. However, despite the high risks of asbestos, many workers still handle it to carry out their work duties in the United States. The chemical and heat resistant properties of asbestos make it useful...
With the United States still allowing the importation of asbestos, those who live and work around the dangerous fibers must be vigilant in minimizing potential exposure. The federal government’s “ban” only involves certain products, not all of them. What seems...
Johnson & Johnson is a popular company with a market share that any business would envy. But, their reputation for quality products diminished following Reuters publishing an investigation of J&J being well aware of asbestos in their talc products, including...
While many Texans know the state’s famed “Two-Step” as a popular dance, the term has an entirely different, if not sinister, meaning when it comes to current federal bankruptcy courtroom proceedings involving a high-profile product manufacturer. The controversial...
Asbestos exposure and the deadly lung cancer mesothelioma continue to be a world-wide danger. It seems like every few days, a news reports adds a new occupation to the exposure at-risk list. Due to recent events at a New Zealand Department of Corrections facility, a...
The U.S. Social Security Administration has made a critical decision that involves the Compassionate Allowance Listing. The list helps to efficiently identify diseases and medical conditions that meet the standards for disability benefits. Simply put, the program...
