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Sinking old warships, and the asbestos inside

Sinking old warships, and the asbestos inside

Soldiers in the U.S. Navy are some of the bravest men and women in the country. They put their lives on the line for the good of the U.S., and often suffer serious injuries or illness by doing so. There…

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Tracking down the source of asbestos exposure

Tracking down the source of asbestos exposure

People all across the U.S. have been exposed to asbestos at some point in their lives. For most people, this exposure is not serious enough to warrant any type of legal action because it does not lead to any type…

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The importance of time in an asbestos case

The importance of time in an asbestos case

Time is an incredibly important factor when it comes to asbestos litigation. Because illnesses like mesothelioma are often diagnosed in late stages of the illness, victims of an asbestos-related disease often learn that their life expectancy could be measured in…

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Understanding what asbestos is and why it is so dangerous

Understanding what asbestos is and why it is so dangerous

We discuss some complicated and advanced topics on this blog from time to time, from premises liability laws to federal asbestos regulations. But one thing that shouldn’t be difficult to understand is that asbestos exposure can be deadly. In order…

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Treatments for mesothelioma

Treatments for mesothelioma

Any person who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or supported a loved one with this diagnosis knows how devastating this illness is. They may also understand that despite medical advancements, this cancer is rare and aggressive making it very difficult…

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How is mesothelioma caused by asbestos?

How is mesothelioma caused by asbestos?

People generally understand how dangerous asbestos is. The fact that exposure to asbestos can result in devastating and life-threatening illnesses has been known for decades. In fact, there are a number of laws, regulations and awareness campaigns designed to protect…

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Large personal injury settlement awarded for asbestos case

Large personal injury settlement awarded for asbestos case

A jury recently awarded a large personal injury verdict in an asbestos case. Readers will take interest in this case because, although this took place in another state, there are many North Carolina residents who have been affected by the…

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Challenges of proving secondary exposure to asbestos

Challenges of proving secondary exposure to asbestos

Asbestos has long been known to be harmful to a person’s health. The characteristics of asbestos make it a particularly toxic substance because of how easily a person can be exposed and how much damage the fibers can do inside…

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Tracking down the source of your asbestos exposure

Tracking down the source of your asbestos exposure

Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestosis can be shattering news for anyone. These illnesses can be aggressive and very difficult to treat, especially when it is not caught in the early stages. Seemingly in the blink of an eye, a…

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NC public housing agency fined for asbestos violations

NC public housing agency fined for asbestos violations

One of the most devastating realizations that people can have when they learn about diseases caused by asbestos exposure is that there are effective ways to prevent toxic exposure, but many people do not employ these safeguards. Even though the…

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