Asbestos exposure has long been cited as the sole cause of mesothelioma, a terminal form of cancer, and asbestos is also capable of causing various other adverse health effects. However, despite the steps taken to reduce asbestos exposure, is asbestos…
If you are planning any home renovations in South Carolina this year, there are several asbestos risks to be aware of, and taking proper precautions can potentially prevent you or a loved one from being exposed to asbestos and developing…
Asbestos is no longer used in the applications that were once popular throughout the United States, but this substance still poses severe health risks in many locations throughout the country. Asbestos-related deaths in South Carolina still occur, and when they…
If you are concerned about your drinking water and its possible levels of asbestos, it is wise to talk to your doctor. Asbestos was once a common building material, and your drinking water may contain very low levels of it.…
Although asbestos is less common in current-day products, it can still be found contaminating certain items. Additionally, many old products that contain or are contaminated with asbestos can be found in circulation, particularly in old construction materials. Like many consumers,…
South Carolina has a significant number of shipyards along its coast. Throughout the mid-1930s to the late-1970s, these shipyards used asbestos for fireproofing, heatproofing, and corrosion protection in many materials and equipment used in ships. Many employees and military members…
Decades ago, asbestos was a common building material used in the United States. Today, people can still find it in ceiling tiles, insulation, floor tiles, and other building materials. While asbestos exposure is known to cause severe health problems, including…
Most people have a thin layer of tissue that lines their organs. Medical professionals call this layer the mesothelium. When someone has asbestos exposure, their chances of developing cancer in their mesothelium increase. This form of cancer is called mesothelioma.…
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…
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…