When we read about the victims of asbestos exposure, we may notice that many of them are older, retired and perhaps enjoying time with their grandchildren or even great grandchildren. This is because people who developed asbestos-related illnesses often did...
Illnesses that are linked to asbestos exposure are not developed overnight. Often times, victims of mesothelioma, asbestosis and other lung cancers have been exposed to asbestos for many years, at different locations and because of the negligence of multiple parties....
When asbestos has been identified in certain materials, it is imperative that these materials be disposed of properly and safely. They cannot simply be tossed in the garbage with other refuse. This is because asbestos is toxic and presents a...
Las víctimas de una enfermedad relacionada con el amianto experimentan sin duda emociones muy difíciles y duras desde el momento en que se les diagnostica. Suelen estar enfadadas, confusas, tristes, asustadas y, a menudo, decididas a pedir cuentas a la parte responsable de su enfermedad. Pero...
Exposure to asbestos has long been known to cause various types of cancer, specifically mesothelioma. People who breathe in the airborne fibers can develop serious illnesses that are ultimately fatal. Mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer can be devastating for victims...
Workers in any industry have the right to expect that they will be working in safe conditions and given access to protective equipment when appropriate. Job sites should not be places where a person’s life is needlessly in danger. But...
One of the most upsetting aspects of an asbestos-related disease can be the length of time it can take for symptoms to show up. A person can be healthy for decades after exposure and then suddenly start feeling the shortness...
Es posible que la gente de North Carolina sepa que el 26 de septiembre fue el Día de Concienciación sobre el Mesotelioma. Aunque es crucial destacar los esfuerzos de concienciación y repasar las causas y soluciones del mesotelioma, la mayoría de las personas afectadas por esta terrible enfermedad estarían de acuerdo...
The dangers of asbestos are often lurking in areas all over buildings and homes constructed before the 1980s, when asbestos was used in everything from roofing to insulation to floor tiles. Many of these areas of a home go untouched...
El amianto se considera cancerígeno desde hace mucho tiempo. Esto significa que la exposición a esta sustancia tóxica puede provocar cánceres como el mesotelioma, una enfermedad agresiva y mortal. Aunque desde hace décadas se sabe que la exposición al amianto puede...