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Railroad workers sue BNSF Railway for negligence

Railroad workers sue BNSF Railway for negligence

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

Railroad workers are among those who have very likely been exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos. Previously used to protect trains from the extreme heat generated during operation, asbestos was responsible for causing the wrongful death of many railroad workers.…

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Victims of mesothelioma may also be victims of stall tactics

Victims of mesothelioma may also be victims of stall tactics

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

Victims of asbestos-related diseases have a right to hold those responsible for their condition accountable. The sooner that happens, however, the better the outcome may be. An unfortunate reality of the legal process is that it can take time for…

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How can parents protect kids from asbestos exposure?

How can parents protect kids from asbestos exposure?

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

Exposure to asbestos can be hazardous to the health and life of anyone. It can be particularly troubling for young children, who are unable to take measures to protect themselves. Exposure to the carcinogen, even in relatively small quantities, can…

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Landlord paid tenants to remove asbestos

Landlord paid tenants to remove asbestos

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

Removing asbestos and materials that contain asbestos needs to be done by certified removal experts. Proper government associations must also be notified of the dangerous material so that it can be removed and stored properly and safely. Many people do…

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Pfizer can face liability claims for asbestos products

Pfizer can face liability claims for asbestos products

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Last Modified on Aug 29, 2023

Collecting compensation for damages relating to a dangerous or faulty product can be a little complex. However, after it has been determined that a product causes harm to people, the manufacturer should be held accountable. In some cases, however, it may…

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What you need to know about asbestos

What you need to know about asbestos

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

After a pipe burst recently, residents in a metropolitan area became exposed to small levels of asbestos. While there is no major health risk reported, authorities are taking this opportunity to remind people some things they should know about asbestos…

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Storm debris may contain asbestos

Storm debris may contain asbestos

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

Spring is a time when people spend hours outside every day. From gardening to playing with the kids, people enjoy being out in the fresh air. With the change in season, however, come storms in North Carolina. Some experts are…

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The third wave of asbestos victims include ‘bystanders’

The third wave of asbestos victims include ‘bystanders’

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2024

Reported cases of mesothelioma and other lung diseases associated with asbestos exposure continue to climb. One reason for this might be the fact that there can be a 40 year gap between exposure and visible symptoms. Because asbestos was commonly…

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Sports arena being investigated for asbestos

Sports arena being investigated for asbestos

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Last Modified on Aug 28, 2023

For about 40 years, the Nassau Coliseum has been a popular entertainment venue. Hosting everything from the Ringling Brothers circus to New York Islander hockey games, the coliseum has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors. However, with recent claims that…

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Man survives climb to top of Mount Everest dies of mesothelioma

Man survives climb to top of Mount Everest dies of mesothelioma

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Last Modified on Mar 13, 2024

Imagine you make the climb all the way to the summit of Mount Everest and become deathly ill from oxygen deprivation and are left for dead, only to be rescued a day later and you survive the ordeal. An Australian…

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