The discovery of asbestos during the course of a school modernization project has forced the governing school board to close the schools, while the extent of the hazard is investigated. Like the schools in question, many school buildings in North…
Time is an incredibly important factor when it comes to asbestos litigation. Because illnesses like mesothelioma are often diagnosed in late stages of the illness, victims of an asbestos-related disease often learn that their life expectancy could be measured in…
Many people who have worked in North Carolina’s shipyards, steel mills, paper mills and other heavy industries may have been exposed to airborne asbestos fibers on the job, but they have no idea which companies manufactured the asbestos-containing products that…
When a person gets sick as a result of exposure to asbestos, he or she can be entitled to compensation from the party responsible for the exposure. In some cases, this can be a property owner who failed to adequately…
We discuss some complicated and advanced topics on this blog from time to time, from premises liability laws to federal asbestos regulations. But one thing that shouldn’t be difficult to understand is that asbestos exposure can be deadly. In order…
Any person who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or supported a loved one with this diagnosis knows how devastating this illness is. They may also understand that despite medical advancements, this cancer is rare and aggressive making it very difficult…
When individuals are facing criminal charges, they might also face civil charges as well. This occurs when their actions whether deliberate, negligent or accidental, causes injury or death to others. The victims and their loved ones suffering because of their…
We have used this blog to inform readers about the many ways asbestos can damage a person’s health, finances, and family. We often encourage victims of asbestos exposure to explore their legal options for pursuing a case and compensation from…
Those who have been damage by the harmful effects of mesothelioma are sure to be interested in any new study that is done on the subject. Every bit of data collected by researches has the potential to change the lives…
People generally understand how dangerous asbestos is. The fact that exposure to asbestos can result in devastating and life-threatening illnesses has been known for decades. In fact, there are a number of laws, regulations and awareness campaigns designed to protect…