There is no question that mesothelioma is a horrible disease that can lead to a rapid, unpleasant death. When it is diagnosed it is often that much more difficult to handle because of the circumstances surrounding the development of the…
Many of our nation’s veterans were exposed to significant harms during their time serving our country. Some of these harms were ones that veterans were aware that they could face, as there are many risks associated with combat. However, there…
Many people in North Carolina know in a general way that asbestos causes cancer, but few people know much about the scientific nature of asbestos, or its sources, or its uses. From time to time, this blog will discuss the…
When a product or substance poses a threat to the health and safety of consumers, it may be necessary to pull the unsafe materials off the market to protect people. There are many ingredients and materials that have been banned…
Asbestos is an international concern as it is used in materials that are shipped and used around the world. Even when people living in other countries are affected by asbestos, they still face the same devastation and challenges that people…
Many people in North Carolina still suffer the debilitating effects of exposure to asbestos fibers. A recent settlement of an asbestos lawsuit for $10.8 million shows that claims for exposure to asbestos-containing products can succeed if enough work is put…
Asbestos is a notoriously dangerous substance. For decades, it was used without caution or regulation before the devastating effects of exposure were known. Even after the risks were known, asbestos exposure was a huge problem for many people working or…
People in North Carolina are still getting sick from exposure to asbestos fibers. These people probably worked in a shipyard or a military installation or were employed in the construction industry or energy industry where they were responsible for installing…
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…
The plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking damages for exposure to asbestos fibers that originated in North Carolina received a favorable ruling from the United States District Court for the District of Eastern Pennsylvania. Defendant Crane Company had asked the court…