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Lawsuit: Employers failed to notify worker of asbestos dangers

Lawsuit: Employers failed to notify worker of asbestos dangers

The risks associated with exposure to airborne asbestos are clearly understood. People generally know that breathing in asbestos can do irreversible damage to someone’s health, which is why business and property owners are expected to take certain precautions when there…

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Victims of asbestos illnesses awarded $190 million

Victims of asbestos illnesses awarded $190 million

Coping with an asbestos-related illness is often very difficult for victims and their families. There are hospital visits, medical bills and the pains associated with the illness that all must be focused on. This can already be enough for people…

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Police officers confront dangerous suspect: asbestos

Police officers confront dangerous suspect: asbestos

No one wants to live or work in an unnecessarily dangerous place. People want to feel safe and know that they are aware of any potential hazards in their home or workspace and deal with those situations accordingly. But sometimes…

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Lawsuit: Hospital, contractor responsible for asbestos exposure

Lawsuit: Hospital, contractor responsible for asbestos exposure

Too many people in North Carolina and nationwide are under the impression that asbestos is no longer a threat our health. There are people who understandably assume this because we have known for years that exposure to airborne asbestos can…

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Company charged for asbestos violations

Company charged for asbestos violations

Despite the fact that people have known about how dangerous asbestos exposure is for decades, some negligent parties continue to put workers in danger by not properly warning and protecting them. Too many employers try to cut corners and costs…

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New information confirms asbestos at building collapse site

New information confirms asbestos at building collapse site

Just last week, we wrote a post about the fatal and tragic building collapse in Philadelphia; and we wondered, just like many other North Carolina residents, if the building had asbestos inside. If so, the first responders to the tragedy…

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Lung cancer victim files lawsuit against 154 companies

Lung cancer victim files lawsuit against 154 companies

Victims of an asbestos-related disease often find themselves in very upsetting and painful situation. They know that they have been exposed to asbestos at some point and they know that the consequences of that exposure have proven to be a…

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Asbestos being removed from 91 North Carolina schools

Asbestos being removed from 91 North Carolina schools

Folks across North Carolina often read about asbestos lawsuits in the news, and it can seem a little daunting to read about how many parties are usually named in these cases. Many times, there are dozens of companies named in…

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Were first responders exposed to asbestos in building collapse?

Were first responders exposed to asbestos in building collapse?

For decades, workers were exposed to asbestos on the job without their knowledge. Many times employers and business owners were aware that employees were being exposed to the toxic fiber, but no action was taken to protect them. In many…

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Family of asbestos-exposure victim awarded $1.4 million

Family of asbestos-exposure victim awarded $1.4 million

Diseases that are caused because of exposure to asbestos can be some of the most devastating illnesses. Many victims of mesothelioma, asbestosis and other types of lung cancer often develop the disease long before they notice any symptoms. In fact,…

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