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What happens if a victim dies before asbestos case is resolved?
Diseases that are caused by exposure to asbestos can be especially devastating because of how aggressive they can be. Further, they are often diagnosed only after they are already in advanced stages, meaning treatment may not be as effective as…
The basics of the deadly carcinogen, asbestos
Most people in North Carolina are aware of the lethal connection between asbestos and cancer, but very few people know about the diseases caused by asbestos, how to obtain a proper diagnosis and medical treatment or how to commence a…
Some older electrical products could pose asbestos exposure risks
In the past, there were many types of products that had components made of asbestos. Electrical products were among such products. In today’s world, however, electrical components and devices are generally not manufactured using asbestos. This does not, however, mean…
Recent study links asbestos to digestive cancers
This blog has often discussed the health risks for people in North Carolina of exposure to asbestos. We have discussed many studies that demonstrate that airborne asbestos fibers can cause asbestosis and a variety of cancers and the lung disease…
Being prepared for defenses is crucial in asbestos litigation
When people have been injured or killed by a dangerous or defective product, they and their family members can often see so clearly that the product caused damage and they can be completely convinced that the maker of that product…
Diagnostic measures taken to identify asbestos-related illnesses
If you have been exposed to asbestos, it is unlikely that you will start developing troubling symptoms of the exposure right away. Unfortunately, it can take decades for symptoms to arise. During that time, asbestos fibers can be undetectable but…
What is asbestosis and how does it affect the lungs?
Many people in North Carolina have been exposed to airborne asbestos fibers as they worked in the construction and shipbuilding and other industries that used the mineral as an insulating material. Medical science has established that exposure to asbestos-containing products…
What types of damages can be awarded in asbestos claims?
If you have lost a loved one due to mesothelioma or asbestosis, money may very well be the last thing on your mind right now. You are probably more focused on handling funeral arrangements, going through estate planning documents and…
Negligence, misinformation alleged in wrongful death lawsuit
Exposure to toxic chemicals and materials can do severe and long-term damage to any person who ingests them. We often talk about asbestos exposure on this blog, but the truth is that asbestos is just one of many harmful chemicals…
Contractor faces $2 million fine for exposing workers to asbestos
This blog has frequently discussed the hazards posed by the renovation of older buildings in North Carolina and elsewhere that contain various types of asbestos-containing products. A recent administrative ruling by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)…
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