We often discuss the fact that many people who develop mesothelioma were exposed to toxic asbestos on the job and that the disease is often considered an occupational illness. But many people wonder: Is mesothelioma always considered work-related? The answer…
Victims of mesothelioma — or any workplace illness, for that matter — should understand that they are very likely eligible to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Most companies in North Carolina and across the U.S. are required to carry this type…
Members of the U.S. Navy and people who work in the shipbuilding industry are often considered groups who are exposed to asbestos much more than people in other career fields. For several decades, asbestos was used on Navy vessels and…
Workers across North Carolina are typically eligible to pursue financial relief if they get hurt or develop an occupational disease through the course of their employment. This relief is workers’ compensation, and it can be crucial for people to understand…
Any business or property owner that plans to demolish or renovate buildings must take steps to test for the presence of asbestos. This is required because asbestos must be properly handled and removed to prevent the toxic fiber from being…
The damage that asbestos can do to a person’s health is devastating. For decades, there may be no indication that anything is wrong and then suddenly, a diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness may reveal that exposure to asbestos years ago…
Learning that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an illness caused by exposure to asbestos can be tragic. Even learning that you have been exposed to asbestos can be shocking and very upsetting. The last thing on…
Many of the people who are diagnosed with illnesses like mesothelioma and asbestosis are victims of asbestos exposure on the job. In some cases, these conditions are automatically considered to be a workplace illness, which means that victims are eligible…
People in the construction industry often are required to work on renovation and demolition projects. Like any other project, these can present a danger to workers health if unsafe conditions exist. But renovation and demolition jobs can also come with…
Most North Carolina residents don’t worry about asbestos exposure nowadays, but the substance is still found in older buildings. Those who are exposed to it can become seriously ill and suffer from mesothelioma and other cancers. Inmates hired to remove…