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Understanding the risks of asbestos in the automotive industry

Understanding the risks of asbestos in the automotive industry

As we have mentioned in previous blogs, the use of asbestos in products is not completely banned in the United States. Many parts and materials that contain asbestos continue to be used in products that people come into contact with…

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Can I still pursue an asbestos illness claim if I smoked?

Can I still pursue an asbestos illness claim if I smoked?

Making the decision to file a personal injury claim is not something that people typically do on a whim. There are a number of considerations that any person will likely take into account before deciding if they can and want…

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Feds cracking down on contractors who cut corners with asbestos

Feds cracking down on contractors who cut corners with asbestos

Asbestos is a mineral that was used extensively in the United States for much of the 20th century in everything from building materials to brake pads. It wasn’t until after millions of Americans were exposed to dangerous airborne asbestos in…

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Clothing can provide critical protection from asbestos

Clothing can provide critical protection from asbestos

There are some jobs that require workers to handle or be in the presence of unsafe materials. This exposure can be all but unavoidable. But when workers are exposed to a toxic substance or dangerous product at work, it is…

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Time: friend or foe in asbestos claims?

Time: friend or foe in asbestos claims?

When it comes to legal and medical issues related to asbestos, time can be one of the biggest challenges. There are a number of complications that time can present, and it is important for victims of asbestos-related illnesses and their…

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Study: Multiple cell mutations found in mesothelioma development

Study: Multiple cell mutations found in mesothelioma development

There is no question that mesothelioma is a horrible disease that can lead to a rapid, unpleasant death. When it is diagnosed it is often that much more difficult to handle because of the circumstances surrounding the development of the…

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When veterans develop asbestos-related diseases

When veterans develop asbestos-related diseases

Many of our nation’s veterans were exposed to significant harms during their time serving our country. Some of these harms were ones that veterans were aware that they could face, as there are many risks associated with combat. However, there…

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What steps do I need to take if I have been exposed to asbestos?

What steps do I need to take if I have been exposed to asbestos?

Asbestos has long been known to cause devastating illnesses, but the product has not been completely banned in the U.S. This means that despite the laws and protections that are in place to keep people safe from asbestos, there is…

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Asbestosis: Another deadly disease caused by asbestos

Asbestosis: Another deadly disease caused by asbestos

When people hear about how deadly exposure to asbestos can be, they often immediately think of mesothelioma. But asbestos can be the cause of many different conditions that may be less well-known, including asbestosis. In this post, we will take…

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The risks of secondary asbestos exposure

The risks of secondary asbestos exposure

For many years, people didn’t understand that asbestos posed a serious threat to people’s health. Even after the risks associated with asbestos were known, people dismissed them as minor. And for long after that, people wrongly assumed that unless a…

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