Asbestos Blog

With the prominence of asbestos-containing products throughout most homes and businesses constructed anytime before the 1980s, it is more important than ever to ensure that both ourselves and those we love are safe from risks of exposure.  Nearly every building constructed in the US before the mid-1980s contained asbestos building materials and products, including school [...]Read More...

Asbestos and smoking create a recipe of disastrous proportions in the lungs. This dangerous combination not only leads to various lung illnesses and a decreased quality of life due to its negative impact on health, but also because it promotes an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Here’s what you should know about how asbestos [...]Read More...

The relationship between asbestos exposure and oral cancers is a growing area of scientific exploration. While the primary concern regarding asbestos exposure has traditionally focused on respiratory diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer, emerging evidence suggests a potential link with various types of oral cancers, including cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Studies have [...]Read More...

In March 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency announced, with much fanfare, that it was “banning asbestos.” The EPA rule does ban chrysotile (white) asbestos, which is the most commonly used form of refined asbestos. White asbestos is very easy to shape and work with. However, the rule falls far short of a total ban. More [...]Read More...

The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD), a clinic in Libby, Montana recently found itself in the middle of a federal case claiming 337 separate false claims. BNSF Railway alleged that the clinic filed claims of asbestos-related diseases that allowed patients to be eligible for Medicare and other benefits. “The decision to pursue this litigation [...]Read More...

Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle material, has become synonymous with health risks and legal battles. Asbestos has been used in construction, manufacturing, and various industries for decades due to its fire-resistant and insulating properties. However, its widespread use has also left a dark legacy of occupational health hazards, with thousands of workers and their [...]Read More...

Rumors of Asbestos’ Disappearance Are Greatly Exaggerated To many people, the risk of asbestos exposure seems like a thing of the past. Hasn’t asbestos been banned? Didn’t the government put a stop to the use of this dangerous material long ago? Sadly, the answers to those questions are no, and asbestos is still presenting a [...]Read More...

Few things can change the trajectory of your life quite like a shocking medical diagnosis. While everyone understands on some level that health issues are an inevitable part of life, there really isn’t any way to brace oneself for something that changes the future permanently, especially in a negative way. In addition to coping with [...]Read More...

Hotel and Casino Officials Fret Over Asbestos in the Tropicana. One of Las Vegas’ landmark casino/hotels is scheduled for demolition. First, Clarke County officials say asbestos in the facility must go. Bally’s Corporation, owner of the Tropicana, plans to implode the complex in October to make way for construction of a $1.5 billion baseball ballpark [...]Read More...

Recent Asbestos News Illustrates the Importance of Using a Professional to Remove Asbestos. Great North West Painting LLC hired workers off Craigslist and sent them to remove asbestos from popcorn ceilings without proper PPE (personal protective equipment) according to court documents. A homeowner’s complaint led to Washington State Department of Labor & industries investigation and [...]Read More...

Workers were not told the truth about the serious health dangers of asbestos, until labor leaders and attorneys started filing lawsuits. For many years, companies sold asbestos-laced products, even though they knew as early as 1899 that this mineral causes serious health problems. These companies covered up the risks of diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis [...]Read More...

For elderly people faced with medical bills, rising costs, and a reduced income, asbestos compensation (available without a lawsuit) can help ease the burden. In the golden years of life – years which should ideally be spent enjoying the fruits of decades of labor – many seniors find themselves grappling with unforeseen challenges; financial strains [...]Read More...