Despite the Occupational Health and Safety Administration stating that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure for any type...
Keyless Ignition Vehicles Can Cause Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
New technology is always exciting, but what happens when it becomes deadly? Recently ABC investigated the safety risks associated with...
Asbestos amongst Butte Fire Debris
Although contained, the Butte Fire in California still threatens the lives of individuals returning to their homes--or what is left...
General Mills Recalls 1.8 Million Boxes of Cheerios
General Mills has recently recalled about 1.8 million boxes of gluten-free Cheerios boxes due to the possible presence of wheat....
The FACT Act Hurts Veterans
Did you know that veterans make up three out of ten mesothelioma deaths in the United States? Mesothelioma, a fatal...
Oregon Works to Tighten Asbestos Inspection & Removal Compliance
Home renovation hazards have been a frequent topic of discussion lately, both in the news and on this blog. One...
Heart Valve Implants Increases Stroke Risk in Patients
If you have received an aortic heart valve implant, you may be at high risk of having a stroke. Bioprosthetic...
Emergency Room Visits Due to Sleeping Aids Increase 220%
Sleeping aids can cause a number of problems for users: drowsiness, agitation, and sleep walking are just a few. But...
Homeowners Exposed to Asbestos during Remodels
We see it all of the time: homeowners updating their houses with beautiful remodeling projects. But what happens when those...
When Asbestos is Most Dangerous & Where it May Be in Your Home
Our recent posts have focused on exposure to asbestos during demolition and renovation of buildings. In today's post, we'll expand...
Who is Forced Arbitration Good For?
Without knowing it, you have probably agreed to a company's arbitration clause when accepting their terms and conditions. When agreeing...
Is there Asbestos in my Home?
If your home was built before 1990, then the answer might be "yes." Asbestos was used in the construction of...
West Virginia Sues Volkswagen for Deceiving Car Buyers
You may have heard about Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal, in which the automaker installed software to manipulate the emissions readings...
Oregon Homes Demolished with Asbestos Present
It was recently discovered that, since 2002, thousands of homes in Portland, Oregon, may have been demolished without having asbestos-containing...
Time Limits for Filing Mesothelioma Lawsuits and Claims
If you have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, like mesothelioma, you might be entitled to...
