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Residents near shipyards disproportionately affected by asbestos

Residents near shipyards disproportionately affected by asbestos

We have discussed how workers in certain occupations can be much more affected by exposure to asbestos than others. For many years, people in North Carolina and all across the world were working in jobs where they breathed in or…

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Asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis leads to lawsuit

Asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis leads to lawsuit

Even though asbestos has been known to be dangerous for a long time, it took decades before it was finally banned for use in building materials. Unfortunately, many people who worked on construction sites in North Carolina before asbestos was…

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Case involving asbestos reopened after successful appeal

Case involving asbestos reopened after successful appeal

North Carolina construction workers are well aware of many of the possible dangers associated with their work. However, it can sometimes be the unseen dangers that can be deadly. A construction worker from a Midwest state suffered from mesothelioma asbestos…

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Asbestos exposure increases risk of death

Asbestos exposure increases risk of death

In Rowan, asbestos related diseases have led to a significant number of individuals who were negatively affected by the substance choosing to file asbestos litigation. Those who have been subject to asbestos exposure or have had a family member grow…

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South Carolina fire damage to be tested again for asbestos

South Carolina fire damage to be tested again for asbestos

Although some people in South Carolina may not truly understand the danger that asbestos can cause, look no further than the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s decision to test the debris of a ruined floral shop for…

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Man seeks compensation for father’s fatal mesothelioma

Man seeks compensation for father’s fatal mesothelioma

In North Carolina, an increasing number of people who have lost a loved one who has died of asbestos or fatal mesothelioma are choosing to file a lawsuit to recover compensation. When a loved one has died of mesothelioma, the…

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North Carolina residents may want to follow mesothelioma case

North Carolina residents may want to follow mesothelioma case

The vast majority of North Carolina residents, as well as individuals across the country, assume that the air they are breathing is relatively clean and safe. Over the years, laws have been put into place to ensure this. Unfortunately, for…

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Job training program for students leads to asbestos litigation

Job training program for students leads to asbestos litigation

Most North Carolina readers are likely aware of the dangers of asbestos and the health issues that it can cause. Because of this, federal law requires that asbestos removal be performed by trained individuals who have the proper equipment and…

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Son files lawsuit after father dies of mesothelioma

Son files lawsuit after father dies of mesothelioma

Losing a loved one who has suffered an asbestos-related illness can be devastating. These tragic deaths can happen quite quickly after a diagnosis, which can leave family members hurt, confused and looking for answers and a sense of closure and…

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Workplace illness could be found at building site

Workplace illness could be found at building site

Many people in North Carolina and around the region know by now that asbestos is an unsafe product that can cause lung cancer and other very serious conditions. Some of these illnesses can even lead to death. It is therefore…

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