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Contractor exposes workers and illegally disposes of asbestos

Contractor exposes workers and illegally disposes of asbestos

Asbestos-related disease is a problem seen in Rowan due to people being exposed to asbestos through the ignorance or apathy of others. Asbestos exposure can lead to a series of diseases that are generally viewed as fatal. Asbestos litigation is…

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Jury: Brake pad company to pay family $27.5 million

Jury: Brake pad company to pay family $27.5 million

When a company manufactures a product, it is expected to be safe or come with appropriate warnings to consumers if it could cause them harm. Unfortunately, not all companies take these necessary steps. For decades, some manufacturers of products that…

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Jury awards $1.7 million in 2 asbestosis claims

Jury awards $1.7 million in 2 asbestosis claims

Exposure to asbestos can take a devastating toll on a person’s health. The link between asbestos and illnesses like mesothelioma and asbestosis was established decades ago, but people continued to work with the toxic material without knowing it and without…

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Discovery of asbestos during airport renovation spurs concerns

Discovery of asbestos during airport renovation spurs concerns

In Rowan, asbestos can be discovered at any time in numerous places. Often it is found without warning or the knowledge of the owners of the residence, business or property. Other times, the caretakers of the location were aware of…

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Radiation before surgery may be helpful for mesothelioma patients

Radiation before surgery may be helpful for mesothelioma patients

Caused by exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma is a silent killer that is very aggressive. Almost all mesothelioma cases are fatal. In many cases, because the detection is so late, many individuals only have months to live. However, a new study…

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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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