Asbestos Blog

Detecting asbestos in buildings – especially older structures – is critical for ensuring safety. How is the presence of asbestos detected? Visual Inspection The first step in asbestos testing is often a thorough visual inspection; trained professionals look for signs of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in areas where it was commonly used, such as insulation, floor [...]Read More...

Cancer is a complex disease, to say the least; a disease shaped not only by our genes and lifestyle choices, but also exposure to harmful substances, such as benzene and asbestos. Asbestos, in particular, is notorious for causing various cancers, including those of the lungs, stomach and bowel, through the inhalation and/or swallowing of asbestos [...]Read More...

Our environment, while essential for life, also harbors various substances that can pose significant threats to human health. From the air we breathe to the water we drink and the products we use, exposure to certain substances can have devastating consequences. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the 10 most dangerous environmental exposures that [...]Read More...

Asbestos was recently banned by the EPA, but its harm is still with us. In 2022, there were approximately 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). That is 3,000 people who have received a diagnosis that will forever change the trajectory of their life. It is a diagnosis that [...]Read More...

Asbestos is the main cause of mesothelioma, but it can cause other cancers too. Many associate asbestos with mesothelioma only, recognizing it as a primary risk factor for this rare but aggressive form of cancer. However, the impact of asbestos exposure extends far beyond mesothelioma, contributing to a variety of cancers that can affect nearly [...]Read More...

The One-time Popularity of Tobacco Smoking: A Common Habit with Deadly Consequences Tobacco smoking, including cigars, pipes, and especially cigarettes, gained immense popularity throughout the 20th century. In the early 1900s, smoking was not only socially acceptable but widely endorsed in everyday advertisements and even by public figures. For years, it was “just something you [...]Read More...

Fallopian tube cancer is a rare form of gynecologic malignancy that strikes an organ pivotal to female reproductive health, and recent discussions have raised the possibility of a connection between this cancer and asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a known carcinogen implicated in various other cancers, however, the link between asbestos and fallopian tube cancer remains [...]Read More...

After a major fire, the Hotel Marysville’s exposed asbestos has only added complexity to the ongoing recovery efforts, and significant implications for public safety. The historic Hotel Marysville has recently been the center of attention, not only for the severe fire that ravaged its structure, but also for the newly discovered asbestos threat lurking within [...]Read More...

In a high-stakes legal saga, medical and biotech company Johnson & Johnson (hereafter J&J) is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of manipulating bankruptcy laws to evade billions in talc-related liabilities. Here’s what you should know about the latest development in J&J’s ongoing asbestos litigation. Understanding the Texas Two-Step The “Texas Two-Step” refers to a controversial [...]Read More...

Scientists have been exploring connections between asbestos exposure and the development of brain tumors. Further research is needed. Researchers have definitely linked asbestos exposure with several kinds of brain cancer. However, the link between ependymoma brain tumors and asbestos exposure is unclear. These other kinds of brain tumors, such as astrocytoma and glioblastoma multiforme, are [...]Read More...

Analyzing the J&J talc-asbestos litigation will make your head hurt, and we’re just getting started. Johnson & Johnson has set aside $11 billion to settle what most people are calling the first wave of talc-asbestos litigation. This litigation is especially complex because it’s taking place not only in civil court, but also in bankruptcy court. [...]Read More...

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of thin, fibrous crystals. Once revered as nature’s “miracle mineral” due to its durability, strength, and heat-resistance properties, its use dates back thousands of years to ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, civilizations that used it in artwork, infrastructure, and tapestries. During the Industrial Revolution, the [...]Read More...