Asbestos Blog

When people come across sobering resources about asbestos and its deadly effects on the human body, it can be hard to sift through just how extensive the damage of asbestos can be. This is especially true when it comes to how common this material used to be in the workplace as well as in the [...]Read More...

Despite how the phrase sounds, friable asbestos does not have to do with putting asbestos in a frying pan and cooking it. However, despite how strange this term is and the fact that many people have never heard the phrase “friable asbestos”, it is very important to know what friable asbestos means and what makes [...]Read More...

It is a loaded question to unpack everything that has asbestos in it. Asbestos has a massive history of use across continents, cultures, and industries. Some have termed asbestos the “miracle mineral” and after looking at the history of asbestos use throughout the centuries, it will be easy to see why. However, this tour through [...]Read More...

Why Gardeners and Farmers may Want to Double-Check Their Soil Does potting soil contain asbestos? The short answer is maybe.  Use caution in selecting your gardening products, and consider avoiding older products or those from vendors you have doubts about. Some people have house plants that they nourish like family members while others joke that [...]Read More...

In recent years, awareness of the risks of asbestos exposure has increased significantly. And thanks to this increase in awareness, there have been more legal options for people who have developed asbestos-related health conditions. Unfortunately, most of the awareness is focused on direct exposure while downplaying second-hand and third-hand exposure. That means that while people [...]Read More...

Asbestos exposure is a real danger to people living in homes with damaged asbestos containing materials. Preventative measures could help minimize risks of asbestos exposure.

Short Answer: Yes. A variety of legal actions for an asbestos claim – including a lawsuit – are not just possible. They’re very common.  The specifics of each case are important, including when and where a person was exposed to asbestos, and how severe their health problems or other injuries are. ! If you may [...]Read More...

Asbestos exposure is an unfortunate reality that has led to the development of serious health issues, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other debilitating conditions. As a result, a number of legal avenues have emerged to ensure that victims of asbestos exposure receive the compensation they deserve.  This article provides a comprehensive survey of the various [...]Read More...

Asbestos is known to cause several different kinds of cancer. The clearest examples of this include both lung cancer and mesothelioma.  But what about Leukemia? Short Answer: Based on current research and data, the link between asbestos and leukemia is not as clear, compared to other kinds of cancer.  However, there is still ongoing research [...]Read More...

There are plenty of things that feel intimidating about taking legal action in an asbestos case, and the potential length of the process is near the top of that list. But how long does it really take? It would be a mistake to avoid taking action because one might expect it to be a lengthy [...]Read More...

Short Answer: To put it plainly, there is a much lower risk of second-hand asbestos exposure to a fetus through the placenta during pregnancy than to others in the household where asbestos is present. Which sounds like good news on its surface. And to some degree, it is. However, there is data suggesting asbestos fibers [...]Read More...

Second-hand asbestos exposure is asbestos exposure.Asbestos diseases aren’t contagious. But many industrial workers brought asbestos home, exposing their families. Asbestos exposure is a well-known cause of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen. While primary asbestos exposure occurs when individuals come into direct contact with asbestos fibers, [...]Read More...