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School takes action to protect students, faculty from asbestos
We often hear stories about companies and property owners who are negligent when it comes to removing dangerous asbestos materials from a certain location. Many of them try to get away with cutting corners by trying to ignore the hazards…
Railroad workers sue for workplace lung disease
Mesothelioma is one of the most deadly work-related diseases. The condition, which plagues people across North Carolina, is a cancer that is known to be caused by asbestos. Mesothelioma affects the lungs and respiratory tract, and it causes shortness of…
North Carolina’s ash basins could pose health risks after closing
According to a recent report, Riverbend Steam Station in North Carolina is set to close soon. It was one of the first large-scale power plants in the area and is run by Duke Energy. In the process of closing these…
Mesothelioma among military members
A recent study has shown that mesothelioma is common among members of military branches. In fact, it is routinely diagnosed in a high number of current and force military members every single year. In order to understand why this is…
Court: Boeing had no ‘actual knowledge’ of asbestos hazards
There is no longer any doubt that asbestos is a dangerous fiber and has been directly linked to causing cancer. However, for decades, companies were able to get away with claiming ignorance about the toxicity of asbestos and ended up…
Asbestos suit names 134 defendants
Exposure to asbestos is a serious issue concerning workers around the world. While a select few may be exposed to the substance and the harmful ingredients that it contains only for a short time, most workers who suffer from mesothelioma…
Longer survival outlook for patients with localized mesothelioma
Despite the fact that people have known for decades that asbestos is toxic and can cause cancer, people continue to suffer from diseases and cancers caused by the airborne fibers. Tragically, the malignant forms of these cancers are ultimately fatal…
Man wins settlement for exposure to asbestos 50 years earlier
A 65-year-old man who worked as a shipwright trainee beginning when he was 15 recently won what he calls “significant compensation” after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Saying workers were unaware of the dangers of asbestos exposure 50 years ago when…
Report: Secondhand asbestos exposure more likely for women
Asbestos exposure can cause any person to develop a life-threatening illness at any age. This exposure can cause diseases, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, which can take decades to start showing symptoms. This means that victims who are currently facing…
Asbestos in paper mills and the continuing threat of exposure
We have discussed that lingering threats of asbestos exposure that veterans of the U.S. Navy and construction workers have faced in the past several decades. However, there are other industries in which people worked that also pose a serious threat…
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