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William M. Graham

William M. Graham is the Managing Partner at Wallace & Graham, P.A. in Salisbury, NC, where he focuses on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure cases. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar (1991). Graham earned his J.D. from Antioch School of Law and is recognized for his dedication to clients affected by asbestos-related illnesses. His practice reflects deep expertise and commitment to client advocacy.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: William M. Graham

Medical procedure can measure asbestos exposure and disease risk

Medical procedure can measure asbestos exposure and disease risk

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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

One of the principal difficulties in treating people for asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma is the long time that elapses between initial exposure and the appearance of active symptoms. The length of time necessary to find active symptoms of…

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Quebec town tries to leave name in the past

Quebec town tries to leave name in the past

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

This blog has told many stories about victims of asbestos and of the diseases that it causes, but one victim is struggling to survive a different kind of illness: the effects of its name. Much of the asbestos that has…

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Securing compensation in a work-related death action

Securing compensation in a work-related death action

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Last Modified on Feb 19, 2024

For some workers in North Carolina, it is necessary to work within a high-risk environment. While it is not always safe for the health and wellbeing for some employees, working within these industries is important for society. Additionally, they can…

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Mesothelioma victim triumphs on appeal

Mesothelioma victim triumphs on appeal

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

A recent post on this blog explored the topic of take home liability for illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos-containing products. Take home liability refers to claims for asbestos product exposure made by persons who were exposed to asbestos fibers…

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Is asbestos still a health hazard?

Is asbestos still a health hazard?

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Most people in North Carolina know that asbestos has caused countless cases of serious respiratory disease including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis, but many people also believe that the hazards of asbestos product exposure are a thing of the past.…

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What are asbestos-related diseases?

What are asbestos-related diseases?

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Many people in North Carolina have contracted an asbestos-related disease because of on-the-job exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. This post will summarize the symptoms of the three diseases that are most commonly caused by asbestos product exposure: mesothelioma, asbestosis and…

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Jury awards $12.5 million in asbestos death of lifelong smoker

Jury awards $12.5 million in asbestos death of lifelong smoker

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Many residents of North Carolina are smokers and many have been exposed to asbestos fibers. A large number of smokers suffer from one or more asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer, asbestosis or mesothelioma. These people often wonder whether their…

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What is “take-home” liability for asbestos exposure?

What is “take-home” liability for asbestos exposure?

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Most of the asbestos exposure cases from North Carolina and elsewhere that have been discussed in this blog involve direct exposure, that is, the plaintiff was exposed to asbestos fibers on the job or elsewhere. A number of recent cases…

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Cancer victim who used talc obtains $18M jury verdict

Cancer victim who used talc obtains $18M jury verdict

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

This blog has previously written about the presence of asbestos fibers in talc, the fine white power that is used in cosmetics and baby power and is a common presence in many North Carolina households. The hazards of talc as…

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Asbestos in welding sticks yields $4.6 million verdict

Asbestos in welding sticks yields $4.6 million verdict

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Welding is a common industrial occupation in North Carolina and across the country. The hazards of working around extreme heat and light are obvious to anyone, but a recent jury verdict in a product liability case has revealed another hazard:…

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