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Mesothelioma victim awarded compensation

Mesothelioma victim awarded compensation

By the time that many people learn that they have developed a devastating illness related to asbestos exposure, they may be retired and workplace illnesses are the last things on their minds. Many victims are also parents and grandparents when…

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Wife dies years after washing husband’s asbestos-covered clothes

Wife dies years after washing husband’s asbestos-covered clothes

One of the things that people likely do not always realize about asbestos exposure is that it is not always direct. People may generally think that if they have never worked with asbestos or held it in their hands that…

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Portable device detects airborne asbestos

Portable device detects airborne asbestos

For decades, asbestos was widely used in products that are still found in people’s homes and office buildings today. While the hazards associated with asbestos exposure were not immediately known, by the time it was discovered that asbestos can be…

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Workers exposed to asbestos during repair and maintenance projects

Workers exposed to asbestos during repair and maintenance projects

Many folks who work in construction understand that there are certain risks they may face on the job that people in other industries do not. They may work in uncomfortable environments or with powerful and dangerous equipment. However, with proper…

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Contractor exposed to asbestos during construction project

Contractor exposed to asbestos during construction project

People who work in construction are likely aware of the dangers of asbestos. The dangerous fiber was often used in everything from plumbing to insulation for decades. Many buildings still contain asbestos, and it is considered to be relatively harmless…

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Managers deny employees were exposed to asbestos in ceiling tiles

Managers deny employees were exposed to asbestos in ceiling tiles

For nearly as long as the dangers of asbestos have been known, employers have willfully and knowingly failed to protect employees who work with the toxic fiber. Diseases such as mesothelioma have been directly linked to asbestos. And in many…

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Widow of mesothelioma victim files wrongful death lawsuit

Widow of mesothelioma victim files wrongful death lawsuit

The toll that asbestos can take on a person’s health can be unpredictable. Not every person develops a life-threatening illness from being exposed to asbestos and it can take decades for a person to even start showing symptoms. This is…

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Electricians, carpenters file lawsuit after exposure to asbestos

Electricians, carpenters file lawsuit after exposure to asbestos

There are some jobs in which people work that put them in dangerous situations. One of these dangerous situations is exposure to toxic chemicals and fibers such asbestos. People who breathe in airborne asbestos can suffer devastating illnesses such as…

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Researchers reveal promising results in mesothelioma treatments

Researchers reveal promising results in mesothelioma treatments

One of the worst realizations of being diagnosed with mesothelioma is that it is a very aggressive cancer and it moves very quickly. It is not uncommon for victims to go decades before being diagnosed, which only results in a…

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Employer slapped with steep fine for asbestos violations

Employer slapped with steep fine for asbestos violations

We often read about the sometimes-hefty fines that negligent employers face for violating state and federal laws when it comes to removing and disposing of asbestos. These fines, intended to punish the recklessness of a business owner, may have little…

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