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Family of mesothelioma victim awarded large settlement
North Carolina victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma may be interested to know that a jury from another state granted a large settlement to a family. The jury awarded the family of a victim more than 18 million dollars, an…
What you can do if you believe you have been exposed to asbestos
Exposure to asbestos fibers can be a devastating event. Medical research has long documented the causal connection between the inhalation of asbestos fibers and a lethal form of lung cancer known as pleural mesothelioma. People have been and are exposed…
Large personal injury settlement awarded for asbestos case
A jury recently awarded a large personal injury verdict in an asbestos case. Readers will take interest in this case because, although this took place in another state, there are many North Carolina residents who have been affected by the…
NC school evacuation, a reminder of the danger of asbestos
The recent evacuation of a high school in Gaston, North Carolina, provides another reminder that asbestos is still present in many buildings and still poses a significant health hazard. While no one appears to have ingested asbestos fibers during the…
Asbestos now suspected of causing auto-immune diseases
Asbestos has long been known to residents of North Carolina as the cause of several kinds of disabling and fatal diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. A new study now links asbestos to a series of autoimmune disorders that affect…
Firefighters often unaware of higher risk for job-related cancer
Overlooked or unbeknownst to firefighters, these public servants may face a higher risk for cancer. North Carolina firefighters and readers are well aware of the risk for physical harm when fighting fires. However, it has recently come to light that…
Challenges of proving secondary exposure to asbestos
Asbestos has long been known to be harmful to a person’s health. The characteristics of asbestos make it a particularly toxic substance because of how easily a person can be exposed and how much damage the fibers can do inside…
Asbestos presents a continuing health hazard in North Carolina
Many people in North Carolina and other states believe that the severe health hazard posed by asbestos fibers has largely disappeared. While many of the original victims of fatal asbestos exposure have died from their disease or other causes, the…
Where is asbestos often found in homes and buildings?
Whether you own, lease or are looking to buy a home, there are certain hazards that you must be on the lookout for. Often, people think about faulty plumbing, poor insulation crumbling foundations, older roofs and outdated appliances as some…
Avoiding heat-related work illnesses and death
Employers in North Carolina should understand when there are potential risks and dangers in the work environment. This is especially true for jobs that are more inherently dangerous. The construction industry has various potential risks and dangers, but if employers…
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