Asbestos

Asbestos exposure can impact the lives of workers from a seemingly endless list of occupations – as well as their families. From construction workers to auto mechanics – from factory workers to miners – the threat of asbestos exposure is a daily concern often with fatal consequences. Is your employer doing everything they can to [...]

While an occasional cough is normal, a persistent cough could indicate a more serious underlying problem. Unfortunately, a dry, recurring cough could be linked to several different serious conditions including mesothelioma. Ultimately, a correct diagnosis might require significant medical detective work to determine the correct underlying disease that is causing the cough. What can cause [...]

While not every baby powder test was positive for Asbestos, the Reuters investigation found J&J was aware of the positive tests and did not take efforts to alert the public of the potential harm. The investigation also uncovered efforts by J&J to persuade lawmakers from restricting asbestos regulations. Additionally, the documents suggested the company wanted [...]

Many people equate asbestos with heavy industry or construction materials. In truth, the mineral was used copiously several decades ago in numerous consumer products that might still be in use today. This time of year, many American households busy themselves with decorating for the holidays. Unfortunately, many Christmas decorations either contained asbestos during their production [...]

Many homes built before 1990 used asbestos in insulation, tiling and other areas of the home. It was (and is) used extensively in public buildings. The idea is that undisturbed, asbestos presents little threat to the public. However, simple home renovation projects can kick up this potentially deadly and devastating carcinogen. If you suspect or [...]

Whether it’s a cost-saving measure or the satisfaction of completing a time-consuming project on your own, many homeowners are choosing to tackle renovation projects themselves. The do-it-yourself, or DIY, movement has been gaining momentum for decades from house flippers to those who simply want to stay busy at home. This can-do attitude and the willingness [...]

For many workers in numerous fields, the thought of asbestos exposure can be terrifying – worrying about the potential of life-threatening illnesses. These workers, however, might have exposed friends, family members and other loved ones without even realizing it. What is secondary asbestos exposure and who’s at risk? What is secondary exposure? With increased understanding [...]

Worldwide, asbestos exposure can impact nearly anyone from schoolchildren to auto mechanics to factory workers to miners. When these fibers are inhaled or ingested, the results can be devastating – and often deadly. With heat-resistant properties, asbestos fibers were used in numerous materials over the course of several decades. From floor tiles to steam pipes [...]

The Florida Supreme Court recently reinstated an earlier verdict in favor of a Florida man whose mesothelioma is linked to cigarette filters and workplace asbestos exposure. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the $8 million verdict in favor of Richard DeLisle back in 2016 on the issue of the validity of expert testimony. The [...]