March 16, 2010
Asbestos victims fights for global asbestos ban
Asbestos victims gathered in Italy to call for the harmful substance to be banned worldwide.
According to this article, asbestos is still used in construction in some parts of the world. The material has been found to be linked to numerous health problems including mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer. Even brief exposure to asbestos can cause harm.
The victims are calling for asbestos to stop being used as a cheap construction material in parts of the world like Russia and India. In America, asbestos is no longer used and many buildings that once had asbestos are working to remove it.
Symptoms of asbestos exposure may emerge years after the exposure occurred. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits to discuss your possible case.
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March 11, 2010
Actor and football player dies of mesothelioma
Football star and actor Merlin Olsen has died at the age of 69 after a yearlong battle with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that has been linked to asbestos exposure.
According to this article, Olsen was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year.
Olsen had previously filed an asbestos exposure lawsuit, saying he was exposed to the harmful substance at a young age when he did manual labor work after school and in the summer, the article said.
Asbestos has been linked to numerous health issues including mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer. Even brief exposure to asbestos can cause harm, and symptoms of asbestos exposure may emerge years after the exposure occurred. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits to discuss your possible case.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 01:50 PM | Permalink
March 10, 2010
Man jailed for asbestos inspection fraud
A man in St. Louis, MO will be spending a year in the slammer after providing false asbestos reports to more than 100 customers.
According to this article, the man pleaded guilty to the felony charge of making false statements for falsifying the reports. The article also reports he charged more than $100 for each phony inspection.
Asbestos is a hazardous material that has been linked to numerous health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer. Asbestos inspections, when done properly, are important to prevent exposure to asbestos. Even brief exposure to asbestos can cause health problems later on. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a personal injury lawyer about your possible asbestos exposure or mesothelioma lawsuit.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 09:03 AM | Permalink
February 17, 2010
No asbestos found in NY police station
There's something causing health problems in a Buffalo, NY police station, but officials have determined that the substance is not asbestos.
According to this article, some people who worked at the D-District building have been diagnosed with a range of illness in the past five to 10 years. Some thought the substance was asbestos, but it has been determined that it is not.
In many cases, asbestos is found in buildings that were built before a certain period. The asbestos is not considered an immediate safety risk when it is in buildings if it is untouched, however it can immediately become dangerous if touched or moved around. Asbestos has been linked to numerous health issues including mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 04:19 PM | Permalink
February 16, 2010
Colorado man accused of storing harmful asbestos
A man in Colorado has been accused of keeping asbestos in a storage facility instead of disposing of it properly.
The man's company removed the asbestos from a number of different sites, according to this article. He was indicted on nine counts, including failing to label containers and the failure to deposit the asbestos immediately, according to the article.
Asbestos is a dangerous substance that has been linked to numerous health issues. Only trained professionals with proper safety gear should remove asbestos, and once removed it should be disposed of properly. Even brief exposure to asbestos has been linked to mesothelioma, a rare but often deadly form of cancer. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should seek legal council.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 07:10 PM | Permalink
