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Federal asbestos law would limit litigation, handcuff victims

Federal asbestos law would limit litigation, handcuff victims

For many years now, it’s been common knowledge that the use of asbestos products was harmful — and potentially fatal — for anyone who came into contact with the material. As thousands in North Carolina and the rest of the…

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Tracing back to the source of asbestos exposure

Tracing back to the source of asbestos exposure

Many people may already be aware that there are some folks who are more likely to have been exposed to asbestos than others. We have discussed how it was not uncommon for shipbuilders, plumbers, construction workers and soldiers in the…

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Building owners improperly disposed of asbestos to save $14,000

Building owners improperly disposed of asbestos to save $14,000

Every day, there are many business decisions that are made in efforts to save money. Business owners want to cut costs and pull in as much profit as they can. Often times, these decisions have more to do with how…

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Many parties often to blame for asbestos exposure

Many parties often to blame for asbestos exposure

Victims of diseases that are related to asbestos exposure are among those who truly understand how difficult their illness can be. Often times, a person who was exposed to asbestos had no idea how dangerous it was to be breathing…

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Illegal asbestos removal from Nestle plant was in bad taste

Illegal asbestos removal from Nestle plant was in bad taste

Charlotte residents familiar with Nestle products may have positive associations with the chocolate producer, but workers who were ordered to demolish a factory building that once belonged to the company were left feeling bitter about the illegal process. Not only…

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Italian billionaire sentenced to 18 years for asbestos violations

Italian billionaire sentenced to 18 years for asbestos violations

On this blog, we often discuss the price that victims of asbestos exposure are forced to pay. Too often, innocent people are developing mesothelioma, asbestosis and other illnesses because of exposure many years ago. Readers may know now that asbestos…

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Study looks at why only some countries ban asbestos

Study looks at why only some countries ban asbestos

Many people have seen the devastation of diseases that are caused or exacerbated by exposure to asbestos. After lying dormant for decades, asbestos-related diseases often start showing symptoms long after a person can protect themselves from being exposed. By the…

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Oklahoma tornadoes stir up asbestos concerns

Oklahoma tornadoes stir up asbestos concerns

People all across the country have been focused on the devastation that was recently caused by tornadoes that tore through parts of Oklahoma. People were injured and killed as the terrifying storms pummeled the state for hours, leaving a trail…

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Report: Unsafe building, asbestos poses threat to residents

Report: Unsafe building, asbestos poses threat to residents

The owners of a building and employers have a responsibility to make sure a property is safe for employees, tenants and visitors. This means that they must comply with state or federal safety regulations and they must deal with any…

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Exhibit dedicated to victims of asbestos exposure at plant

Exhibit dedicated to victims of asbestos exposure at plant

It can be very frustrating and stressful to get injured or sick at work. Not only can it affect a person’s ability to continue working, but certain conditions can end up taking a horrific toll on a person’s health. In…

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