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Dealing with asbestos before a storm can be crucial

Dealing with asbestos before a storm can be crucial

We are officially in the time of year when North Carolina residents must be prepared for serious weather conditions; particularly residents who live close to the coast. Between now and the end of the year, the risk of hurricanes and…

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Communication can be a crucial part of healing

Communication can be a crucial part of healing

These days, people are constantly communicating with each other. We can text, email, call or video chat with a few clicks on our phones. Answers to pretty much any question can be found online; sharing information is as easy as…

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Mesothelioma diagnosis may require legal diagnosis

Mesothelioma diagnosis may require legal diagnosis

Most people in North Carolina are aware that asbestos can cause several serious diseases, including mesothelioma (a deadly form of lung cancer) and asbestosis. Yet people are surprised to learn that asbestos that was installed in buildings many decades ago…

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Is mesothelioma always considered a work-related illness?

Is mesothelioma always considered a work-related illness?

We often discuss the fact that many people who develop mesothelioma were exposed to toxic asbestos on the job and that the disease is often considered an occupational illness. But many people wonder: Is mesothelioma always considered work-related? The answer…

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Man awarded $6 million in product liability lawsuit

Man awarded $6 million in product liability lawsuit

It is very common for there to be multiple parties named in a lawsuit stemming from asbestos exposure. This is because there are often several companies and individuals involved in the manufacturing, distribution, sales and use of asbestos that can…

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We provide competent product liability representation

We provide competent product liability representation

Readers of this blog may be familiar with asbestos-related issues, and even those who are new to our posts may have felt bombarded with television advertisements for legal services addressing mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos. Though you may…

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What we look for when investigating asbestos exposure

What we look for when investigating asbestos exposure

Today, most homeowners and employers and well aware that asbestos is dangerous and should be addressed as soon as it is discovered. Those who fail to do this can end up putting people’s lives in danger can face serious repercussions.…

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County workers complain about asbestos exposure

County workers complain about asbestos exposure

Exposure to asbestos-containing products and airborne asbestos fibers continues to put the health of construction and demolition workers at risk. North Carolina and most other states contain dozens of buildings in which asbestos was used for fire-proofing and insulation. Whenever…

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Veterans and their families may qualify for benefits

Veterans and their families may qualify for benefits

People who have served in the military often have to cope with injuries and illnesses related to their service long after they have left active duty. The physical, emotional and psychological toll of serving the country can be a battle…

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“Bare metal defense” may not protect against asbestos claims

“Bare metal defense” may not protect against asbestos claims

In a ruling that could affect asbestos claims in North Carolina and several other states, a federal district judge has rejected the contention that manufacturers of products that contain no asbestos cannot be liable if the product is later combined…

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