People who have heard of asbestos generally associate the toxic fiber with industrial machines, construction jobs and military vessels. It is true that these are just a few of the environments in which asbestos was commonly used and can still…
In a trial that may have implication for people in North Carolina who suffer from asbestos exposure, a mesothelioma victim in Illinois made a video recording of his deposition testimony. The video was then played for the jury during the…
In a recent post, we discussed the tragic death of a Navy ship worker who died from mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos on the job. Although the man had already passed away, the jury in the case was able…
A recent jury verdict awarding the plaintiff and his wife the combined sum of $27.5 million offers hope for North Carolina asbestos victims. The plaintiff suffers from mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer that is most commonly the result of…
Asbestos exposure can be extremely dangerous. As many of our readers know, today, many people live with mesothelioma that was caused by asbestos exposure decades ago. Unlike many other conditions, mesothelioma takes a long period of time — sometimes as…
Jurors got a powerful glimpse into the life and work history of a man who suffered from mesothelioma and passed away before a lawsuit against manufacturers of asbestos products went to trial. Through a video recording of the man’s testimony…
When people are diagnosed with mesothelioma, they and their loved ones can be shocked. This illness is somewhat rare and it is linked to exposure to asbestos, a toxic material, which victims may have come into contact with decades before…
Mesothelioma is an especially lethal form of lung cancer that is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. In North Carolina, many workers contract the disease after exposure to asbestos in the workplace, either after working directly with asbestos,…
A court in Pennsylvania recently made a ruling in an asbestos case in regards to claims filed by a man who was exposed to asbestos during his time in the U.S. Navy. According to the lawsuits, the man served on…
People who are familiar with the dangers of asbestos likely know that detecting the diseases caused by exposure can be very difficult. It can take many years for victims to start experiencing symptoms of conditions like mesothelioma, and the symptoms…