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Could asbestos be in the air at South Carolina airport?

Could asbestos be in the air at South Carolina airport?

Decades ago, many buildings in and around North Carolina were constructed using products that contained asbestos. The use of these materials was quite common because asbestos was relatively cheap and the properties of the material provided effective sound absorption and…

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Mesothelioma is a devastating diagnosis for many

Mesothelioma is a devastating diagnosis for many

Workers typically report for work daily with an understanding of any dangers they could face. However, as medical technology improves, more information is surfacing regarding the causes of mesothelioma. North Carolina residents who are suffering with this condition or feel…

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Former school-hospital condemned for asbestos

Former school-hospital condemned for asbestos

North Carolina residents who suffer from asbestos-related disease due to asbestos exposure understand the severe health issues and concerns that accompany the disease. Asbestos was used frequently for a variety of purposes before it was known to be dangerous and…

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Company fined for asbestos-removal violations

Company fined for asbestos-removal violations

Because of how toxic asbestos is, there are strict regulations for how it must be handled, removed and disposed of. Unfortunately, not all companies comply with these rules. In many cases, companies choose to ignore their responsibilities in the interest…

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Manufacturer of asbestos-containing products battles lawsuit

Manufacturer of asbestos-containing products battles lawsuit

Manufacturers of asbestos products and asbestos-containing products are continually at risk for lawsuits due to illnesses that result from people in Rowan being exposed to it. This includes mesothelioma and other illnesses. Asbestos product exposure often occurs due to the…

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Lawsuit: Man says no warnings issued for asbestos products

Lawsuit: Man says no warnings issued for asbestos products

When a company makes, sells or uses dangerous materials, they are supposed to warn others of the risks related to their product. Failure to do so can put that company in a position to be held liable for any illnesses…

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The devastating consequences of asbestos exposure

The devastating consequences of asbestos exposure

When a person falls ill, sometimes there is no explanation for what has caused an illness. But in other circumstances, the cause can be linked back to exposure to a toxic substance. This is often the case when it comes…

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School renovation shows possibility of asbestos product exposure

School renovation shows possibility of asbestos product exposure

Asbestos product exposure can lead to serious health issues for people in Rowan. Individuals who have been exposed to asbestos-containing products may not have been aware that an asbestos company had put the products in place. Asbestos exposure can lead…

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Residents near shipyards disproportionately affected by asbestos

Residents near shipyards disproportionately affected by asbestos

We have discussed how workers in certain occupations can be much more affected by exposure to asbestos than others. For many years, people in North Carolina and all across the world were working in jobs where they breathed in or…

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Asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis leads to lawsuit

Asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis leads to lawsuit

Even though asbestos has been known to be dangerous for a long time, it took decades before it was finally banned for use in building materials. Unfortunately, many people who worked on construction sites in North Carolina before asbestos was…

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