Author Archives: William M. Graham
Historic buildings are common sources of asbestos and lead
Lead and asbestos hazards are commonly found in historic buildings in North Carolina and throughout the United States. Yet another historic building was closed after an assessment of mold, asbestos and lead detected hazardous levels. The Lexington, Kentucky, courthouse was…
After the cleanup: Plants grow on former vermiculite plant site
One town in Montana has had a long-standing reputation for being an asbestos haven. The town was once the site of a vermiculite plant that released lethal doses of asbestos in the air for years. At least 400 people in…
Navy resumes sinking old warships, despite environmental concerns
For decades, men and women signed up for the Navy without knowing how their service would affect their health years later. Across the country, veterans of the Navy are getting sick and dying from lung cancers and asbestosis that can…
Buyer beware: Asbestos being put back on the market
When a company chooses profits over safety, the public is ultimately the tragic victim. Unsafe or dangerous products that put people at risk of developing a deadly disease should be pulled from the market immediately. However, in a strange and…
Asbestos exposure: It’s a royal pain
Workers who were employed as independent contractors or subcontractors, or those who lived or worked near a factory, may be able to file a lawsuit against a third party for exposure to asbestos. In many states in the United States,…
Asbestos awareness vital in preventing mesothelioma
States in the U.S., including Virginia, are lacking the awareness of asbestos and the relation to mesothelioma. According to a UK survey taken by the British Lung Foundation, roughly 67 percent of 2,000 residents admitted they would not know asbestos…
Job-related cancers cause death to 8,000 workers in the UK
Asbestos-related illnesses are not isolated to jobs in the United States. Worldwide, the toxic substance is causing cancer and lung diseases. We have previously discussed that workers in certain dustries are much more likely to develop these diseases, but a…
The crumbling effects of exposure to friable asbestos
One of the main sources of asbestos exposure is building materials. Despite the fact that many people knew that asbestos was a health hazard long ago, companies all over the world continued to manufacture products that contained asbestos. From insulation…
Another lawsuit filed against BNSF railway
You may think you’ve heard this story before. A railroad company that is sued for exposing workers to asbestos is not an isolated incident. Sadly, because of the extreme levels of exposure and negligence in the industry historically, many workers…
First responders on 9/11 suffering serious health problems
Over ten years ago, tens of thousands of men and women raced into the crumbling World Trade Center to find victims and start cleaning up the damage. Day after day, these first responders worked tirelessly to clean up the site.…
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