Asbestos

by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 5, 2014AsbestosAsbestos is everywhere. Not only has it been worked into homes, commercial buildings, and consumer products all over America, it can be found naturally within our environment. Six different, naturally occurring asbestos minerals can be found in locations around the country, some of which have been commercially mined for production [...]

by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 3, 2014AsbestosDid you know that asbestos is all around us? Even though the United States has not produced asbestos products since the early 1980’s, naturally-occurring asbestos can still be found in a majority of states in America. Undisturbed, asbestos does not pose a risk to human health, but when the fibers [...]

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 18, 2013 | Asbestos | Remember when we took a closer look at some of the products that asbestos could be found within throughout our history? In the past, asbestos fibers had been worked into 3,000-5,000 consumer products. It seems only fitting that we would find some [...]

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 31, 2013 | Asbestos | This week we note that the geographic impact of asbestos contamination knows no bounds and a similar report from Chattanooga of two men who were convicted of similar violations of federal laws during the demolition of a textile mill. The men had [...]

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 4, 2013 | Asbestos | If you are working to avoid a deadly disease like lung cancer in your lifetime, staying away from cigarette smoke and asbestos fibers is sure to keep you on the right track. When combined, cigarette smoke and asbestos exposure can increase the risk for [...]

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 3, 2013 | Asbestos | September 11, 2001, was a tragic day for the nation, but particularly for the emergency first responders in New York, many of whom died with the collapse of the Towers. However, for many of the emergency personal who were responsible for the [...]

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 28, 2013 | Asbestos | Happy Thanksgiving! What do you have to be thankful for today?While no one will ever be thankful for their asbestos-related illness, we can all certainly be thankful that many of those responsible for mesothelioma patients’ exposure are being held accountable for their [...]

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 26, 2013 | Asbestos | While we frequently work with clients from California who have suffered from the deadly effects of asbestos-related diseases, we know the problem is much more widespread.Throughout the United States and across the world, industrial applications of asbestos have resulted in thousands of workers contracting [...]

It is hard to look back on the history of asbestos use in America without wondering, “Why?” Why did it take so long for asbestos to be phased out of our military, schools, and products? An even bigger question you might be asking is: “Just where is asbestos still present today?” Asbestos is still not [...]

Remember all of the toxic substances found in consumer products we mentioned on Monday? Add asbestos to the mix. Asbestos has been used throughout the world for centuries in an array of items and products. It was praised for its fireproofing and insulating properties, but the dangers of the substance eventually became evident. Today asbestos [...]