Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Child endangerment case includes asbestos litigation
A plumber in New England has been convicted of child endangerment after he exposed a teenage employee to asbestos during a construction project in 2008. According to prosecutors, the 43-year-old plumber violated numerous workplace safety and environmental regulations by ordering…
Lawsuit: Man exposed to numerous toxic substances at railroad job
It has long been known that certain dustries put workers at a greater risk for developing an asbestos-related illness, from train manufacturers to construction to the U.S. military. These industries have a long and upsetting history of exposing workers to…
Pursuing workers’ compensation after exposure to asbestos
Getting sick or injured on the job can be a very upsetting experience, especially when a person’s condition is irreversible. A person can be prevented from working for weeks, years or even indefinitely, which can be traumatic for the victim…
Study finds links between occupational work, smoking and asbestos
Learning that you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos can be devastating. No matter what level of exposure a person has had, he or she could be at risk of developing an asbestos-related illness. Sadly, people will…
Demolition company violated Clean Air Act, put workers in danger
Employees of a demolition company may be understandably concerned about their health after it was confirmed that they were put in serious danger on the job. Reports indicate that they were exposed to asbestos after their employer sent them to…
When fines are not enough to dissuade negligent employers
Workers across North Carolina may be a little familiar with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. People may know that it is an agency involved in improving workplace safety by setting safety guidelines and issuing fines, but what people…
Lawsuit: Employee punished for raising concerns about asbestos
When it comes to dealing with asbestos in buildings and on the job, some employers would rather put their employees in danger rather than spend the time and money to have the asbestos removed safely. These negligent employers have put…
Company fined for asbestos-removal violations
Because of how toxic asbestos is, there are strict regulations for how it must be handled, removed and disposed of. Unfortunately, not all companies comply with these rules. In many cases, companies choose to ignore their responsibilities in the interest…
Mesothelioma victims win big after state Supreme Court ruling
People all over the country have suffered from illnesses related to exposure to asbestos. In North Carolina alone, too many people have died or lost loved ones from mesothelioma, asbestosis and other tragic illnesses. It has long been an issue…
Report: Firefighters at increased risk of asbestos-related cancer
If you or a loved one is a firefighter, there is a very real threat that asbestos-related illnesses are a serious concern. Numerous studies have been conducted to measure the impact that asbestos exposure has on firefighters and their families,…
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