Most Americans know that mesothelioma is a kind of cancer and that it has something to do with asbestos. Beyond that, the average person's knowledge on the subject might be hazy. Common questions include: what exactly is mesothelioma? Is it the same as lung cancer? Can it be treated or...
Alabama Woman Exposed to Asbestos on Husband's Clothing
We have mentioned that many workers are at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases due to exposure at work, but did...
More asbestos-removal horror stories making headlines
One of our posts last week discussed the dangers caused by improper asbestos abatement. Because asbestos is no longer used as a construction material in U.S. buildings, the biggest hazards occur when buildings are renovated or demolished. These jobs are supposed to be handled by licensed asbestos abatement professionals, but...
Boilermakers at Risk for Mesothelioma
There are different workers within many different kinds of trades that are at risk for asbestos exposure. Boilermakers are just...
Gil Purcell on Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California List
Did you hear? Our senior trial partner, Gil Purcell, was recently selected as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, as part of the Daily Journal's inaugural list. The list was announced in the Daily Journal's Top Plaintiff Lawyers Special Edition, which was published on July 15, 2015....
Asbestos-Related Deaths in Maine Higher than Average
We mentioned in Monday's blog post that the number of U.S. deaths due to asbestos exposure have been hard to...
Proper Asbestos Removal: Pay Now or Pay Much More Later
In our post yesterday, we discussed the problem of improper asbestos removal from buildings during demolition and renovation. As with other toxic building materials like lead paint, asbestos tends to be most hazardous during renovation and demolition, because materials can become airborne. As yesterday's post mentions, contractors and others who...
Improper Asbestos Removal in the United States
Many buildings in the United States have been constructed with asbestos materials. Homes, condominiums, commercial buildings, and other structures built...
San Francisco Residents Target of Military Experiment
San Francisco's famous fog has become a celebrated part of SF living. Residents have even personified the fog, naming it...
Total U.S. Asbestos Deaths Unknown
Even though asbestos use has declined in the United States, a number of individuals are still dying from exposure to...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce against Anti-Smoking Laws
While the World Health Organization works to curb tobacco use around the world, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce fights anti-smoking...
Asbestos Found in Children's Toys
Many people think that the need to worry about asbestos exposure is over, but that could not be further from...
Asbestos: Often Forgotten, but not Gone
Asbestos is one of those stories that seem to disappear from view for years or decades, only to reappear and demonstrate that while many have forgotten the substance was ever used in the U.S., it is still present in many products and when anyone looks, they are often surprised at...
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety
July fourth is a day known for its traditions of barbeques, parades, and fireworks. But many individuals do not realize how...
Mesothelioma Awareness on July 4th
The fourth of July is a day of celebration, but it is also a day of reflection. Especially this year,...
