Too many people in North Carolina and nationwide are under the impression that asbestos is no longer a threat our health. There are people who understandably assume this because we have known for years that exposure to airborne asbestos can…
Despite the fact that people have known about how dangerous asbestos exposure is for decades, some negligent parties continue to put workers in danger by not properly warning and protecting them. Too many employers try to cut corners and costs…
Just last week, we wrote a post about the fatal and tragic building collapse in Philadelphia; and we wondered, just like many other North Carolina residents, if the building had asbestos inside. If so, the first responders to the tragedy…
Victims of an asbestos-related disease often find themselves in very upsetting and painful situation. They know that they have been exposed to asbestos at some point and they know that the consequences of that exposure have proven to be a…
Folks across North Carolina often read about asbestos lawsuits in the news, and it can seem a little daunting to read about how many parties are usually named in these cases. Many times, there are dozens of companies named in…
For decades, workers were exposed to asbestos on the job without their knowledge. Many times employers and business owners were aware that employees were being exposed to the toxic fiber, but no action was taken to protect them. In many…
Diseases that are caused because of exposure to asbestos can be some of the most devastating illnesses. Many victims of mesothelioma, asbestosis and other types of lung cancer often develop the disease long before they notice any symptoms. In fact,…
Imagine learning that not one but four of your co-workers have passed away from similar diseases. This would likely lead many people to be fearful that there is some sort of danger threatening others who share the same work space.…
Victims of asbestos-related diseases often have a very difficult time understanding how they were exposed, when they were exposed and who is responsible for the exposure. And to make matters worse, many companies will do whatever they can to avoid…
When we read stories about people who are suffering from an asbestos-related disease, they are often older men who worked in dangerous conditions for decades. Less frequently, but still too often, we read about the women who are diagnosed with…