Category Archives: Personal Injury
What you need to know about asbestos
After a pipe burst recently, residents in a metropolitan area became exposed to small levels of asbestos. While there is no major health risk reported, authorities are taking this opportunity to remind people some things they should know about asbestos…
Storm debris may contain asbestos
Spring is a time when people spend hours outside every day. From gardening to playing with the kids, people enjoy being out in the fresh air. With the change in season, however, come storms in North Carolina. Some experts are…
School takes proper precautions for asbestos
More often than not, an organization who improperly deals with asbestos makes the news. Typically, they have failed to notify residents or workers of the toxic substance or they did not remove the asbestos safely. In some cases, though, it…
Permanent residents at Chelsea Hotel exposed to asbestos
For decades, the Chelsea Hotel in New York City has been a popular landmark attraction. It is known for housing epic writers and thinkers from Mark Twain to Bob Dylan to Madonna throughout history. Previously, the site was shared by…
Report: EPA exhibits unsafe techniques in asbestos removal
The process of removing asbestos from a building can be very dangerous. The fact that asbestos can easily be disturbed and inhaled makes the protocol for the removal of it quite stringent. While many cases of personal injuries that are…
Improper disposal of asbestos violates federal Clean Air Act
In past weeks, we have discussed those who have been victims of asbestos exposure on the job. Whether they are firefighters or construction workers, many people have developed lung cancer after being exposed to the toxic fiber, due primarily to…
New method for dealing with underground asbestos concrete pipe
A Florida-based contractor has proposed a new method of replacing existing asbestos concrete water and sewer pipes. Such underground pipes are a major health hazard, as exposure to asbestos can lead to the development of asbestosis, mesothelioma and other lung…
New medical device could diagnose mesothelioma through breath sample
People who have been exposed to asbestos should get tested to determine if they have developed any diseases such as lung cancer or mesothelioma. But the invasive procedure may cause some to put off going to the doctor. But a…
High school students used to remove asbestos
A number of students at a Merced County, California high school were exposed to the potentially harmful material asbestos and school officials did not urgently act on the matter – in fact, they took their time. Just recently, it came…
Part 2: Should more steps be taken to prevent exposure to erionite?
Our previous post raised the concern over the lesser-known hazardous mineral erionite. A mineral present in several states across the U.S., erionite is thought to have some connection to the lung disease known as mesothelioma. Erionite is similar to asbestos.…
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