Asbestos

Were you wondering how asbestos fibers made their way from a factory, mine, or other job site and into the workers’ homes? Relive the short and deadly journey within our newest asbestos infographic: (click the infographic above to view and share at full size) Although it was a short journey from workplace to home, it [...]

Are you caught up with these asbestos facts? This infographic will give you an overview of asbestos in the United States through time. If you are struggling with an asbestos-related illness, don’t hesitate to contact an asbestos attorneys who will fight tirelessly for you and your rights! (Click on the infographic to view and share the [...]

Being exposed to asbestos and finding out that you are now waging a tough battle against an asbestos-related illness is never easy. That is why Brayton Purcell LLP works to defend the rights of those affected by asbestos, and their families. Here are some key points to choosing an asbestos attorney for yourself or an affected family [...]

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous mineral that can be classified into six types. Of the six, amosite is one of the most common forms of asbestos that workers and their families are exposed to. Let’s take a look at some amosite facts in our asbestos infographic: If you or a loved one has been affected [...]

For some, it probably doesn’t seem that long ago. The year was 1968, the town, Gary, Indiana. A new 14-story hotel was opening in the downtown. Like most new buildings, it was constructed with the latest in modern techniques. The timing was, shall we say, not the best. Gary, like many industrial cities of the [...]

Jobs of all kinds have exposed millions of workers to asbestos since the beginning of its use. According to the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, almost 100 occupations have been documented to expose workers to asbestos, while thirty percent of mesothelioma victims are veterans of the U.S. Military. Here are just a few [...]

Asbestos is an insidious material. Seemingly helpful, being both fireproof and an insulator, and natural, it can remain a threat for decades, until it is disturbed and once disturbed, it can slowly infect those exposed to its deadly fibers, which can then slowly develop into a diseases like asbestosis or mesothelioma. The slow action and [...]

You might have noticed warning and hazard signs for asbestos exposure around old buildings and schools in your city or town, but do you know exactly what this danger is that you are supposed to be avoiding? Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous mineral that is found in our earth and was once praised for its [...]

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