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 asbestos for a third...
Month: December 2013
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 obvious reason that family members will...
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 many middle-aged and older...
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 gear to prevent exposure....
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 justice. These deaths...
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 unfortunate and disturbing when a company,...
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 that millions of people...
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, and a recent survey...
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 into contact with...
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 save lives and protect others. The importance...