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Manufacturers commonly used asbestos products in building until the 1980s, which means that many homes still contain products with asbestos in them. The natural fiber is generally safe when left undisturbed, but many individuals expose themselves when remodeling their homes. Asbestos is a cancer-causing mineral, which can be dangerous when inhaled or ingested. It is […]
When the doctors diagnose you with mesothelioma, they determine your survival rate and what treatment you need using several factors. They could figure it out by your age, medical history, how long you have had the disease and various other conditions. It plays a large role into whether you require simple surgery or periods of […]
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by direct and indirect exposure to asbestos. There is no known cure for the disease, but early diagnosis and treatment options make for better odds of beating mesothelioma. There are around 3,000 mesothelioma diagnoses in the U.S. every year, most of which are people who were exposed […]
Talcum powder may cause you to contract cancer from exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, the cosmetic talc industry has been trying to conceal this hazard for decades despite being aware of the risks. While baby power and other talcum powder products have been commonly used for decades, a well kept secret is that many […]
If you think you have asbestos in your house, you probably want it out as soon as possible. In order to save some money, you consider removing it yourself instead of hiring an experienced asbestos removal company to do the job on your behalf. But is this legal? Read on to find out. Is It […]
An asbestos contract is a legally binding agreement between a property owner and a licensed asbestos removal contractor. It outlines exactly how the removal will be performed while keeping everyone safe, complying with state and federal regulations, and protecting the property owner if problems arise. Since asbestos is most dangerous when it’s disturbed and microscopic […]
If you’ve been harmed by a dangerous product at work and you’re considering legal action, you may encounter the “sophisticated user” doctrine. The sophisticated user doctrine is a legal defense that manufacturers often use in product liability cases to argue that they had no duty to warn the workers about certain risks because the workers […]
The real danger of asbestos, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is when the fibers get into the air. That is when people in the area can inhale them and they can lead to serious and even fatal heath complications. This doesn’t mean you should not be worried about intact products that you […]
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