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Pursuing workers’ compensation after exposure to asbestos
Getting sick or injured on the job can be a very upsetting experience, especially when a person’s condition is irreversible. A person can be prevented from working for weeks, years or even indefinitely, which can be traumatic for the victim…
Center provides help for victims of mesothelioma
North Carolina reports its share of mesothelioma cases. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center receives countless calls from families of loved ones who have died from this deadly disease. The message they want to communicate is to not procrastinate in putting your…
NC proposed legislation could change how asbestos cases heard
North Carolina legislators are considering passing a bill that could impact the manner in which asbestos-related lawsuits are tried. The aim of the bill is purportedly to provide more transparency when it comes to asbestos bankruptcy trusts in relation to…
Mesothelioma victim awarded $1M in asbestos case
Asbestos kills, plain and simple. Nevertheless, some North Carolina residents who have suffered from asbestos-induced mesothelioma or lung cancer are fortunate enough to survive these painful and costly illnesses. These surviving victims (and the families of those who die) may…
Contractor goes to prison for asbestos violation
The owner of a South Carolina contracting firm has been sentenced to six months in prison and six months of home confinement in connection with the failure of his company to prevent asbestos fibers from being blown onto a nearby…
Years may pass before damage from asbestos exposure manifests
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, asbestos is defined as being “naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion.” Due to the accessibility and durability of asbestos, materials containing the minerals were and continue to be…
Court sustains $5.5 million asbestos verdict for boiler worker
In a ruling that could help North Carolina residents who are suffering from mesothelioma recover damages from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, a state appellate court affirmed a $5.5 million dollar verdict in favor of a plaintiff who alleged that on-the-job…
Appeals court: Second-hand asbestos exposure case reinstated
There are many victims of asbestos-related illnesses who never had any direct contact with the toxic fiber. They never worked in an industrial plant, on a military ship or on construction sites where asbestos was often found in the air…
Contractor illegally dumped asbestos-containing products
In a case with implications for North Carolina and every other state where older buildings are being renovated or demolished, a contractor has pleaded guilty to willfully lying about whether his employees violated the Clean Air Act. Many older buildings…
Report: Virtual support critical for mesothelioma victims
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is a devastating experience for the approximately 2,500 people who are diagnosed every year in the United States and their families. This rare cancer affects people who have been exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos at…
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