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The dangers of asbestos for Navy members (and other ship workers)
As Veterans Day has come and gone, many people in North Carolina — and all around the country — honored and thanked the hundreds of thousands of people who have served in the military. Many of these veterans, both young…
Congresswoman’s lawsuit sparks debate over smoking and asbestos
On this blog, we often discuss the fact that companies and manufacturers have known for decades that products with asbestos can pose a serious threat to a person’s health. Airborne asbestos can enter a person’s lungs and do some serious…
Mesothelioma claims the life of oil refinery operator
Mesothelioma is a devastating and fatal disease. Too many people develop this form of cancer after being exposed to toxic levels of asbestos. Any person can come into contact with the deadly substance, but it disproportionately affects those who spent…
Razed warehouse now considered an asbestos threat
It’s jarring to think about it now, but there was a time in the not-too-distant past where asbestos was an integral part to the structure of a building. The material had so many desirable traits: it was fire-resistant, it was…
Plumbing and heating company owner accused of asbestos violations
There are certain dustries in which workers should be well-versed in how to safely handle and dispose of asbestos. These employees are generally in construction, plumbing or transportation industries and often work with materials that were made using asbestos. Therefore,…
Mesothelioma could have come from any of hundreds of sources
Asbestos was once hailed as something of a miracle product. It appeared in all sorts of applications, and was renowned for its ability to resist fire. However, reliance on the substance ultimately was too good to be true. Over time,…
Scientists may have found new test for pleural mesothelioma
One of the most difficult aspects of treating patients with mesothelioma and other forms of lung cancer that doctors face is obtaining an accurate picture of the severity of the disease. Traditionally, doctors will look at patients’ lymph nodes to…
Dealing with issues from asbestos in cigarettes 60 years later
You’d be hard pressed to find a person who does not know about the dangers of asbestos. It seems the warnings about its harmful effects are everywhere and yet this didn’t used to be the case 60 years ago. Looking…
Mesothelioma claims life of veteran actor Ed Lauter
Like many character actors, you probably would recognize Ed Lauter’s face almost immediately. Movie fans would likely recognize him from his recent appearance in “Trouble with the Curve.” Science Fiction fans would likely recognize Lauter from a guest appearance on…
Lorillard Tobacco cited in numerous mesothelioma lawsuits
For decades, companies put asbestos in products and claimed that these products were safe. Everything from household appliances to shipbuilding materials commonly contained asbestos. It was touted as a safe and cheap material, even after it was discovered that inhaling…
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