Strong Justice For Serious Disease
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen, which means that exposure to it can cause cancer. After years of research, medical professionals have established that there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos. Any degree of exposure could cause cancer in certain...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an unusual step in March by opening a new period during which the general public, including residents of Pennsylvania, can comment on its proposed asbestos ban. The reason behind the new comment period is that the agency...
Anyone who is working around asbestos faces a certain amount of risk. Plus, asbestos is a naturally occurring particle. Most people are going to be exposed to it at some point. In the past, though, this exposure was greatest for people who were working with asbestos...
When talking about the health consequences of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma and lung cancer are what often come to mind. It can feel like the two terms are used interchangeably as they do bear many similarities when it comes to the symptoms that patients often...
The dangers of asbestos came to full public attention a long time ago. Many of the companies that used asbestos knew about the dangers long before that. You might therefore assume that asbestos worries are a thing of the past. However, that’s not the case. The U.S. is...
Inhaling asbestos is dangerous – this is common knowledge. The tiny particles that make up asbestos can get lodged in your lungs and other tissues, eventually causing mesothelioma or other asbestos-caused diseases. If you know there is a risk of asbestos, you may...
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Despite being a naturally occurring substance, asbestos can cause multiple kinds of cancer. Currently, there is no established safe exposure level. Anyone who has unprotected exposure to asbestos could potentially end up sickened...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in construction and industrial materials due to its heat-resistant properties. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Asbestos...
Asbestos can lead to many dangerous respiratory ailments and diseases. The most common is mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer. It impacts the lining around some of your organs, including your lungs. It can also be found in the abdomen, although those cases are...
When people discuss the medical risks involved with asbestos exposure, the focus is almost exclusively on professionals who may end up exposed on the job. People ranging from automobile mechanics to Navy shipyard workers and factory employees are at risk of developing...