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Children and the risk of asbestos exposure

Children and the risk of asbestos exposure

Readers of this blog should already know that asbestos can be dangerous for any person who is exposed to it. There are some groups of people who may be more likely to be exposed; but no one is immune to…

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What steps do I need to take if I have been exposed to asbestos?

What steps do I need to take if I have been exposed to asbestos?

Asbestos has long been known to cause devastating illnesses, but the product has not been completely banned in the U.S. This means that despite the laws and protections that are in place to keep people safe from asbestos, there is…

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Use of certain talcum products may cause mesothelioma

Use of certain talcum products may cause mesothelioma

North Carolina residents may be interested to hear of new and concerning research that has found that some types of talc — a soft mineral substance used in many medical and household products such as baby powder and cosmetics —…

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Workers can be eligible for compensation after asbestos exposure

Workers can be eligible for compensation after asbestos exposure

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…

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Asbestos cleanup conducted at university building in N.C.

Asbestos cleanup conducted at university building in N.C.

Asbestos exposure can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. Only a few hours east of the Rowan area, East Carolina University recently posted an asbestos abatement notice for staff and students in one of its campus buildings. Asbestos…

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What to know about asbestos products in the automotive industry

What to know about asbestos products in the automotive industry

Companies that manufacture, sell or distribute products that could be dangerous to the health or safety of consumers are expected to limit these risks and warn people that they exist. Unfortunately, there are some companies that place profits ahead of…

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Asbestosis: Another deadly disease caused by asbestos

Asbestosis: Another deadly disease caused by asbestos

When people hear about how deadly exposure to asbestos can be, they often immediately think of mesothelioma. But asbestos can be the cause of many different conditions that may be less well-known, including asbestosis. In this post, we will take…

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Appeals court: Punitive damages not excessive

Appeals court: Punitive damages not excessive

Asbestos court cases can be very complicated; in many cases, this is because there is a large amount of money at stake. Product manufacturers and employers accused of negligent or reckless behaviors will go to great lengths to defend their…

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Understanding asbestos trusts – part two

Understanding asbestos trusts – part two

In our last post, it was explained how a 1994 amendment to the federal bankruptcy code has allowed companies facing large liabilities for illnesses caused by their asbestos-containing products to escape such liabilities by creating asbestos trusts. In this post,…

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The risks of secondary asbestos exposure

The risks of secondary asbestos exposure

For many years, people didn’t understand that asbestos posed a serious threat to people’s health. Even after the risks associated with asbestos were known, people dismissed them as minor. And for long after that, people wrongly assumed that unless a…

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