Author Archives: William M. Graham
U.S. military members exposed to high levels of asbestos
We often discuss some of the people who are disproportionately exposed to asbestos on this blog. We have looked at some of the unique challenges that construction workers, plumbers and railroad workers face because of their increased risk of coming…
Have we forgotten about the 9/11 workers exposed to asbestos?
The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2011 have been widely regarded as one of the worst events in American history. But it was also a day that saw many heroic efforts by emergency responders and volunteers who rushed in to…
Man claims employers failed to protect him from asbestos exposure
When an employer knows that the work they are having an employee do could bring the employee into contact with asbestos, it is incredibly important for the employer to do everything they can to protect their employee’s health and safety.…
Active high school found to have asbestos in the ceilings
While the following story did not occur here in North Carolina, the issues that it raises regarding asbestos are important for anyone in any state. A high school in Minnesota was recently inspected and found to have asbestos in some…
Victims of asbestos-related illnesses still suffering in Montana
People in and around North Carolina should be aware by now that asbestos is a toxic and potentially lethal substance. Once it is inhaled or ingested, it can do catastrophic damage to a person’s lungs that may not even show…
Should asbestos-related lawsuits be harder to file?
In our last post, we talked about the increasing “industry losses” that are occurring due to asbestos-related lawsuits. However, much of that post — and, indeed, the source material for that post — was dedicated to the perception asbestos-related lawsuits…
Combination of treatments shows positive results for mesothelioma
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be devastating. It is caused by exposure to asbestos and may go undetected for decades. People who have this rare form of cancer often learn that the disease is slow to develop but can be…
Report says that industry losses to asbestos lawsuits increased
According to a new report by A.M. Best & Co. (a statistical organization), the financial losses felt by U.S. industry as a result of asbestos-related lawsuits increased in 2012 by 12 percent. That shows a stark change to what happened…
Workers, residents face health risks of asbestos violations
Working in certain jobs can put employees at risk of developing serious work-related illnesses. This can be especially true for workers who have been exposed to asbestos on the job. For decades, it has been known that the mineral can…
Man alleges that joint compound paste led to mesothelioma
For decades, companies all across the country manufactured and sold products containing asbestos. While it has long been known that asbestos exposure can lead to serious and fatal illnesses, many of these companies kept this information under their hats. They…
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