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South Carolina fire damage to be tested again for asbestos

South Carolina fire damage to be tested again for asbestos

Although some people in South Carolina may not truly understand the danger that asbestos can cause, look no further than the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s decision to test the debris of a ruined floral shop for…

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Man seeks compensation for father’s fatal mesothelioma

Man seeks compensation for father’s fatal mesothelioma

In North Carolina, an increasing number of people who have lost a loved one who has died of asbestos or fatal mesothelioma are choosing to file a lawsuit to recover compensation. When a loved one has died of mesothelioma, the…

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North Carolina residents may want to follow mesothelioma case

North Carolina residents may want to follow mesothelioma case

The vast majority of North Carolina residents, as well as individuals across the country, assume that the air they are breathing is relatively clean and safe. Over the years, laws have been put into place to ensure this. Unfortunately, for…

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Job training program for students leads to asbestos litigation

Job training program for students leads to asbestos litigation

Most North Carolina readers are likely aware of the dangers of asbestos and the health issues that it can cause. Because of this, federal law requires that asbestos removal be performed by trained individuals who have the proper equipment and…

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Son files lawsuit after father dies of mesothelioma

Son files lawsuit after father dies of mesothelioma

Losing a loved one who has suffered an asbestos-related illness can be devastating. These tragic deaths can happen quite quickly after a diagnosis, which can leave family members hurt, confused and looking for answers and a sense of closure and…

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Workplace illness could be found at building site

Workplace illness could be found at building site

Many people in North Carolina and around the region know by now that asbestos is an unsafe product that can cause lung cancer and other very serious conditions. Some of these illnesses can even lead to death. It is therefore…

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Mesothelioma victims win big after state Supreme Court ruling

Mesothelioma victims win big after state Supreme Court ruling

People all over the country have suffered from illnesses related to exposure to asbestos. In North Carolina alone, too many people have died or lost loved ones from mesothelioma, asbestosis and other tragic illnesses. It has long been an issue…

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Report: Firefighters at increased risk of asbestos-related cancer

Report: Firefighters at increased risk of asbestos-related cancer

If you or a loved one is a firefighter, there is a very real threat that asbestos-related illnesses are a serious concern. Numerous studies have been conducted to measure the impact that asbestos exposure has on firefighters and their families,…

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U.S. military members exposed to high levels of asbestos

U.S. military members exposed to high levels of asbestos

We often discuss some of the people who are disproportionately exposed to asbestos on this blog. We have looked at some of the unique challenges that construction workers, plumbers and railroad workers face because of their increased risk of coming…

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Have we forgotten about the 9/11 workers exposed to asbestos?

Have we forgotten about the 9/11 workers exposed to asbestos?

The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2011 have been widely regarded as one of the worst events in American history. But it was also a day that saw many heroic efforts by emergency responders and volunteers who rushed in to…

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