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Who is Most at Risk of Mesothelioma?

On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 2, 2021 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma

Most people have heard of the toxic substance known as asbestos – and mesothelioma, the deadly form of cancer that it causes. A common misconception, however, is that the only people in danger of contracting this disease are those who come into direct and regular...

The EPA’s difficulty with data disclosure

On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Feb 9, 2021 | Asbestos

In spite of countless countries that have outright bans on asbestos and the increase in mesothelioma diagnoses, the United States is steadfast in its refusal to prohibit the importing of the dangerous mineral. With asbestos considered one of ten high-priority...

Judge orders EPA to close loopholes on asbestos-related reporting

On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Feb 2, 2021 | Asbestos

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must improve its data collection system related to the volume of asbestos and asbestos-containing products entering the country, ruled a federal judge in late December. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco on...

Asbestos in Makeup Products Is a Problem That Is Not Going Away

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 28, 2020 | Asbestos

Asbestos in makeup products is anything but a new revelation. A study published in 2014 by the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health placed one of many spotlights on the problem and its effects on teens and tweens. Over the past seven years,...

What are the Early Signs of Mesothelioma?

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 23, 2020 | Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illness, Mesothelioma

Unlike other illnesses, mesothelioma has a long incubation period with easy to dismiss symptoms, especially as you age. Since there can be a long time between exposure to asbestos and a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can be challenging to know which exposure caused the...

School Officials in Pennsylvania Hid Asbestos Risk

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 27, 2020 | Asbestos

Asbestos has plagued American infrastructure for generations. At the beginning of the 20th century, laborers used asbestos liberally in new buildings as insulation, unknowingly exposing many blue-collar workers to the carcinogen. Today, many older buildings still...

Taking Great Care in Post-Storm Cleanup Efforts

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 28, 2020 | Asbestos

This summer, most will agree that this was a season not like any other. The only predictable tradition was the “weather” events ranging from severe thunderstorms in the Midwest to catastrophic hurricanes in the South. Countless homes throughout the country suffered...

The Tragedy of Asbestos Exposure to Military Veterans

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 21, 2020 | Asbestos

World War II represents a significant era in the history of the United States. As battles raged overseas, the production of ships, aircraft, and other supplies to help the war effort were on the increase. Those sacrifices, whether domestically or overseas, of the men...

What Should You Do if There Is a Problem at an Asbestos Worksite?

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 15, 2020 | Asbestos

Asbestos is still all around us. It lingers in most structures that were built before 1978. It is still used in some applications, even though many uses of the mineral have been banned. It continues to sicken people every year, including with the rare cancer...

Is there asbestos in my home?

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 24, 2020 | Asbestos

Most people nowadays know that asbestos is a dangerous material. Despite a significant reduction in the use of asbestos in new products since 1980, it may still be possible to find it in older homes or buildings. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung...
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