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Fighting back against asbestos violations

Fighting back against asbestos violations

When people learn that they or a loved one has been diagnosed with a disease caused by asbestos exposure, there are a number of difficult emotions that people experience. Many people are mad, afraid, shocked, sad and confused about what…

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Study finds links between occupational work, smoking and asbestos

Study finds links between occupational work, smoking and asbestos

Learning that you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos can be devastating. No matter what level of exposure a person has had, he or she could be at risk of developing an asbestos-related illness. Sadly, people will…

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New study gives hope to mesothelioma victims

New study gives hope to mesothelioma victims

A new study of treatment results for abdominal cancer gives new hope to North Carolina residents. The study is based on twenty years of treatment data and gives hope to those who suffer from mesothelioma and other types of abdominal…

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Asbestosis 101: What is it and what causes it?

Asbestosis 101: What is it and what causes it?

Many people who have heard of asbestos are likely aware that it is dangerous and can cause serious health problems for the people exposed to it. Most commonly, people are more familiar with lung cancer and mesothelioma. While it is…

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Shifting blame, avoiding responsibility for asbestos violations

Shifting blame, avoiding responsibility for asbestos violations

There are many employers and property owners who will do whatever they can to cut their costs. They may work with substandard materials or fail to take appropriate action to improve working or living conditions to keep people safe. Often,…

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Asbestos-containing products found in courthouse

Asbestos-containing products found in courthouse

North Carolina residents may be interested to learn that the renovation of the 156-year-old Davidson County Courthouse in Lexington, North Carolina, once again emphasizes the continuing hazard posed by the presence of asbestos-containing products in older buildings. The hazard is…

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How much is too much when it comes to asbestos exposure?

How much is too much when it comes to asbestos exposure?

While it has long been known that exposure to asbestos can be deadly, no one has been able to confirm the exact level at which exposure becomes harmful. Should it be measured in duration of exposure or concentration? Is it…

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Prisoners used to clean up asbestos

Prisoners used to clean up asbestos

Making the decision to put people in a position of being exposed to asbestos could be a life or death choice. Unfortunately, too many people make this decision lightly and without truly understanding that they may be putting people’s lives…

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Demolition company violated Clean Air Act, put workers in danger

Demolition company violated Clean Air Act, put workers in danger

Employees of a demolition company may be understandably concerned about their health after it was confirmed that they were put in serious danger on the job. Reports indicate that they were exposed to asbestos after their employer sent them to…

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GM engineer lied about defective switch in deposition testimony

GM engineer lied about defective switch in deposition testimony

A Congressional committee investigating General Motors’ recall of 2.6 million cars released documents showing that a GM engineer apparently lied under oath when he testified that he was unaware of design changes in an allegedly defective ignition switch. The committee…

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