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Wrongful death suits for secondhand asbestos victims
Despite its drastic reduction in use, asbestos is still claiming the lives of thousands of people each year. Prolonged exposure to the deadly mineral can result in fatal asbestos-related diseases such asbestosis, COPD and mesothelioma. These diseases affect not only…
What are asbestos trust funds?
Over four decades ago, it was established that companies were using asbestos in their products despite their knowledge of its lethal health risks. As more people began to file lawsuits and companies were unable to satisfy their financial liabilities, asbestos…
Mesothelioma: symptoms and risk factors
Thousands of people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. The latency period for mesothelioma is particularly long. Consequently, it has decades to establish itself in the body before disease diagnosis and treatment. Especially for people in high-risk occupations due to…
$81.5 million awarded in wrongful asbestos-related death case
$81.5 million was the verdict in an asbestos- related death case last week – it was among the largest amounts ever awarded in the state. The award went to the family of a heavy equipment operator who died in 2015…
Asbestos-related deaths still high despite regulation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that asbestos-related deaths are still occurring at alarming rates. Despite regulations imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, asbestos remains a danger to workers in susceptible fields…
Study presents possible new treatment for Mesothelioma
Exposure to asbestos in the workplace can lead to the contraction of a disease such as Mesothelioma. The most common form of Mesothelioma is Pleural Mesothelioma, a malignant cancer which forms on the lining of the lungs. The only approved…
What is the underlying legal theory of Asbestos lawsuits?
Asbestos used to be a main component of many products due to its affordability, accessibility and versatility. For most of the 20th century, asbestos was used in tiles, insulation, automotive parts and even consumer products such as small appliances, baby…
North Carolina construction accident results in death of worker
Workers’ compensation protections are available in North Carolina for family members of workers killed on the job. A construction accident in a nearby community less than an hour east of the Rowan area recently died after falling 30 feet from…
Asbestos-related illnesses are serious for victims
Unfortunately, a variety of serious, and sometimes fatal, disease and illnesses can result from asbestos exposure. Victims may face real harm and damages that can include physical, financial and emotional harm. Additionally, families may face significant harm when they have…
Company indicted for exposing its workers to asbestos
There are many ways a person can be exposed to asbestos. We have known about the deadly effects of asbestos exposure for decades, but companies are still found putting their employees at risk for asbestos-related cancer and other diseases. A…
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