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Mesothelioma victim recalls asbestos hazards in video testimony

Mesothelioma victim recalls asbestos hazards in video testimony

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…

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Man seeks funding to cover mesothelioma treatments

Man seeks funding to cover mesothelioma treatments

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…

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SMART treatment offers new hope to mesothelioma victims

SMART treatment offers new hope to mesothelioma victims

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,…

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Court makes ruling in product liability, negligence claims

Court makes ruling in product liability, negligence claims

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…

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Can radiation therapy improve mesothelioma treatments?

Can radiation therapy improve mesothelioma treatments?

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…

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Asbestos exposure at elementary school

Asbestos exposure at elementary school

Fatal asbestos exposure is an increasing problem in Rowan due to the presence of asbestos in numerous places and products. Asbestos exposure can occur in many different ways. The substance leads to many diseases of the lungs, including mesothelioma, lung…

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Hotel fire sends asbestos dust into the air

Hotel fire sends asbestos dust into the air

It should be no surprise to property owners that asbestos is commonly found in several different areas of many different buildings. For decades, the toxic fiber was used as an inexpensive way to insulate and fire-proof materials used in office…

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Man names multiple negligent parties in asbestos lawsuit

Man names multiple negligent parties in asbestos lawsuit

People who learn that they have been diagnosed with a devastating illness linked to asbestos exposure are often left with many questions. Most people want to know where they may have been exposed to asbestos and how they could have…

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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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