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South Carolina Asbestos Regulations – Deadlines, Liability, & Lawsuits

South Carolina Asbestos Regulations – Deadlines, Liability, & Lawsuits

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Last Modified on Jul 04, 2025

It is vital for all property owners to know South Carolina’s asbestos regulations when it comes to property inspection, abatement, and removal services. Whether you are planning a new construction, demolishing a property, renovating a property, or selling a property,…

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Filing an Asbestos Claim After Death of a Loved One

Filing an Asbestos Claim After Death of a Loved One

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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

When you have lost a loved one to mesothelioma, lung cancer, or other illnesses caused by asbestos exposure, there are some cases where you can file a wrongful death claim. Unfortunately, filing an asbestos claim after the death of a…

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Statutes of Limitations to File an Asbestos Claim in South Carolina

Statutes of Limitations to File an Asbestos Claim in South Carolina

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Last Modified on Jan 24, 2025

A statute of limitations in civil claims is the amount of time an individual has to file their claim before they are barred from securing compensation. In most cases, the statute of limitations begins from the date of injury, but…

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Is It Time To Move Forward With Your Talcum Powder Claim?

Is It Time To Move Forward With Your Talcum Powder Claim?

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Last Modified on Aug 26, 2023

Here at The Law Offices of Wallace & Graham, we recently provided a white paper online addressing the recent cases exploring a potential connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. In that paper, we emphasize the importance of understanding those…

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Does Talc Cause Cancer?

Does Talc Cause Cancer?

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

To help answer questions currently circulating about a possible connection between talc and ovarian cancer, our firm, Wallace & Graham, has published a SlideShare presentation for our white paper entitled, “Beyond The Headlines: What Do The Talcum Powder Cases Really…

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The truth about asbestos and the link to cancer

The truth about asbestos and the link to cancer

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Last Modified on Mar 12, 2024

Asbestos is a dangerous group of minerals in the form of fibers. These mineral fibers occur naturally around the world. They’re found in rocks and in soil, where they’re more or less neutral agents. Two kinds of asbestos occur naturally.…

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Asbestos FAQ: What you need to know

Asbestos FAQ: What you need to know

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

For many years, the use of asbestos in the construction industry was quite common. In the past, this was used as both an insulating material and flame retardant. Over time, it was found that asbestos could cause serious health concerns,…

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What you need to know: asbestos, talc and cancer

What you need to know: asbestos, talc and cancer

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Asbestos, talc and ovarian cancer have been in the news recently, with the awarding of $417 million in damages in a lawsuit tying ovarian cancer to talcum powder. Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay the millions to an East…

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Johnson & Johnson facing lawsuits related to talcum powder

Johnson & Johnson facing lawsuits related to talcum powder

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

For decades, talcum powder, often sold as the product named “baby powder,” has experienced popularity as a product to dry babies’ bottoms in diapers. It has also been used by countless women for feminine hygiene. Women have applied this powder…

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Asbestos management: federal requirements for schools

Asbestos management: federal requirements for schools

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Last Modified on Jan 31, 2024

Both public and non-profit private schools in North Carolina must comply with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AEHRA), an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) law which sets forth regulations designed to protect students and staff from developing a potentially fatal…

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