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Does asbestos still pose a health hazard?
Most in people in North Carolina are aware that exposure to asbestos fibers can cause various kinds of serious lung diseases, but the risk seems to have disappeared. The use of asbestos in products such as pipe insulation, shingles, and…
Asbestos-covered pipes: know the risks
If you work for a construction company or own a home, you need to understand that the risk of being exposed to asbestos could be right underneath your own feet. Asbestos has been used for several decades in pipes used…
Sheet metal workers have high risk of mesothelioma
Another occupation – sheet metal worker – has been added to the list of occupations affected by exposure to asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos has long been recognized as the principal cause of a rare lung cancer known as mesothelioma. The disease…
Shipbuilding and asbestos regulations
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…
Don’t lose heart if your case is initially unsuccessful
The legal process of seeking damages for illnesses or deaths caused by asbestos can be very complicated. It often requires extensive research and gathering of medical and employment records, and that’s all before a case even reaches the courtroom. The…
The real victims of fraud in regards to asbestos claims
People who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness have a number of very complicated questions that need to be addressed, from what type of care they may need to how they will provide for their families during a time…
Factors that could affect whether a person develops mesothelioma
While it is widely known that exposure to asbestos can cause devastating and ultimately fatal illnesses, not every person who is exposed develops diseases like mesothelioma. In fact, mesothelioma is considered relatively rare. But asbestos-related illnesses, while rare, are still…
Work-related deaths peaked in North Carolina in 2014
On-the-job injury or death will always be a hazard in certain dustries, but 2014 was an especially bad year for North Carolina workers. The number of work-related deaths in the state nearly doubled from 2013 to 2014. Twenty-three work place…
Why are there so many parties named in many asbestos lawsuits?
If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and has learned that exposure has led to a catastrophic illness, you need to understand your legal rights and options. In many cases, it is possible to file a…
What is a “wrongful death” action?
A commonly asked question is whether a personal injury lawsuit can be brought against the alleged wrongdoer if the injured person dies from his (or her) injuries before the suit is commenced. For many decades, the answer was “no,” because…
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