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Years may pass before damage from asbestos exposure manifests

Years may pass before damage from asbestos exposure manifests

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, asbestos is defined as being “naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion.” Due to the accessibility and durability of asbestos, materials containing the minerals were and continue to be…

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Court sustains $5.5 million asbestos verdict for boiler worker

Court sustains $5.5 million asbestos verdict for boiler worker

In a ruling that could help North Carolina residents who are suffering from mesothelioma recover damages from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, a state appellate court affirmed a $5.5 million dollar verdict in favor of a plaintiff who alleged that on-the-job…

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Appeals court: Second-hand asbestos exposure case reinstated

Appeals court: Second-hand asbestos exposure case reinstated

There are many victims of asbestos-related illnesses who never had any direct contact with the toxic fiber. They never worked in an industrial plant, on a military ship or on construction sites where asbestos was often found in the air…

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Contractor illegally dumped asbestos-containing products

Contractor illegally dumped asbestos-containing products

In a case with implications for North Carolina and every other state where older buildings are being renovated or demolished, a contractor has pleaded guilty to willfully lying about whether his employees violated the Clean Air Act. Many older buildings…

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Report: Virtual support critical for mesothelioma victims

Report: Virtual support critical for mesothelioma victims

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is a devastating experience for the approximately 2,500 people who are diagnosed every year in the United States and their families. This rare cancer affects people who have been exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos at…

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Recent asbestos ruling proves to be quite upsetting for victims

Recent asbestos ruling proves to be quite upsetting for victims

According to studies conducted by the EWG Action Fund, about 10,000 people die every year as a result of an asbestos-related illness. Many of the people who get sick and die from exposure to asbestos are victims of inadequate employment…

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New study clarifies extent of asbestos exposure in causing cancer

New study clarifies extent of asbestos exposure in causing cancer

A newly-released study provides much useful information for North Carolinians who may have been exposed to asbestos. In an article published in the Journal of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, two researchers found that the risk of…

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Fighting back against asbestos violations

Fighting back against asbestos violations

When people learn that they or a loved one has been diagnosed with a disease caused by asbestos exposure, there are a number of difficult emotions that people experience. Many people are mad, afraid, shocked, sad and confused about what…

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Study finds links between occupational work, smoking and asbestos

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…

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New study gives hope to mesothelioma victims

New study gives hope to mesothelioma victims

A new study of treatment results for abdominal cancer gives new hope to North Carolina residents. The study is based on twenty years of treatment data and gives hope to those who suffer from mesothelioma and other types of abdominal…

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