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Navy veterans and the risk of asbestos exposure

Navy veterans and the risk of asbestos exposure

Veterans of the U.S. Navy put their lives on the line for this country during their service. Sadly, many of them are now suffering from serious health complications that are putting their lives in danger once again. One such condition…

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What are the symptoms and signs of mesothelioma?

What are the symptoms and signs of mesothelioma?

People who have been exposed to asbestos, whether it was 40 days or 40 years ago, may not have even realized that their health may have been put in danger as a result of that exposure. People can easily breathe…

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Study: Mesothelioma risks increase with additional exposures

Study: Mesothelioma risks increase with additional exposures

It has been known for decades that exposure to asbestos fibers can dramatically increase a person’s chances of developing mesothelioma. This illness is devastating; it can take several years to diagnose and it is often very aggressive which means that…

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Negligence lawsuit filed by former shipyard worker

Negligence lawsuit filed by former shipyard worker

Shipyard workers have been disproportionately affected by the devastating effects of asbestos for decades. Men and women who worked on military ships or in the yards were commonly exposed to asbestos on the job without being informed of how dangerous…

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Company fined for asbestos-removal violations at family home

Company fined for asbestos-removal violations at family home

Owning a home is something that many people hope to do. Homeowners take a lot of pride in their homes and will often go to great lengths to make sure their home is a safe and happy place to be.…

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Man found guilty of exposing teen worker to asbestos

Man found guilty of exposing teen worker to asbestos

A young worker and his family were likely devastated to learn that the teen had been exposed to asbestos while working for a 43-year-old plumber. The young man had been hired by the plumber to complete work in an old…

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Study: Women have higher mesothelioma survival rates than men

Study: Women have higher mesothelioma survival rates than men

Mesothelioma is a devastating condition that can turn any victim’s life upside down. The illness is aggressive and a diagnosis typically comes years or even decades after a person has even been exposed to asbestos, which is generally named as…

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Uncle’s company can be held accountable for nephew’s mesothelioma

Uncle’s company can be held accountable for nephew’s mesothelioma

When someone is diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, he or she typically wants to know what or who is to blame for the devastating condition. This can be a difficult for a victim or loved ones to do alone, especially…

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Victims and family members face challenges in asbestos lawsuits

Victims and family members face challenges in asbestos lawsuits

There are a number of reasons why many people may be hesitant to take legal action when it comes to asbestos-related illnesses. It can certainly be overwhelming, confusing and intimidating and many people may not understand what rights they have.…

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Mesothelioma victim awarded $1M in asbestos case

Mesothelioma victim awarded $1M in asbestos case

Asbestos kills, plain and simple. Nevertheless, some North Carolina residents who have suffered from asbestos-induced mesothelioma or lung cancer are fortunate enough to survive these painful and costly illnesses. These surviving victims (and the families of those who die) may…

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