Asbestos Blog

Asbestos glue is not something you can walk into your local hardware store and find sitting on the shelf. However, before the 1990s, this material was literally a household item. Despite the fact that asbestos glue is no longer used in the construction industry, both renovation projects and even natural disasters can pose a dangerous [...]Read More...

If your household member worked around asbestos, you may also have been exposed. Also known as secondary asbestos exposure, household and domestic exposures, second-hand exposure accounts for 20% of asbestos illness cases worldwide. Many asbestos injury claims settle before either side files legal paperwork. So, it’s hard to know how many victims file asbestos exposure [...]Read More...

The short answer is yes, asbestos can burn. However, the conditions under which it can burn are quite specific, and extremely rare. Asbestos burns at extremely high temperatures, far surpassing the average house fire.  That said, a burning building or product with asbestos can release harmful asbestos fibers into the air, which can be inhaled [...]Read More...

Short answer: It’s not a dance move. Rather, it’s a (somewhat controversial) bankruptcy procedure gaining popularity among corporations looking to navigate their debt.   ! If you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and asbestos-related diseases. Understanding the Texas [...]Read More...

The short answer is, MOST LIKELY. Emphysema, along with other types of asbestos-related health conditions, is associated with high levels of exposure to asbestos through mining, having a family member in the industry, and/or through the use and exposure to products containing asbestos fibers. Origins of Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring group of silicate [...]Read More...

Bronchogenic Carcinoma – also known as lung cancer – is one of the main health risks associated with asbestos exposure. Most people have seen at least one asbestos commercial on television or an ad elsewhere explaining its connection with cancer. Or it could be the case that they or a loved one has been impacted [...]Read More...

Plaintiffs in injury and other civil cases don’t have to “prove” anything. Instead, they must establish key facts by a preponderance of the evidence. This Legalese phrase means “more likely than not.” That’s a much lower burden of proof than beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the standard of proof in criminal court. Assume Mike [...]Read More...

History of Asbestos in South Africa Background on the region of South Africa South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent known for its rich, natural beauty, cultural diversity, and robust history. South Africa is theorized to have been where the first modern humans lived over 100,000 years ago.  The prehistoric era of [...]Read More...

New book explores possibly questionable practices in meso funding. Asbestos lawyers have close relationships with mesothelioma doctors. Sometimes, that relationship is too close. For years, Dr. Robert Taub was head of the Mesothelioma Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Medical Center in New York City. Initially, Dr. Taub called mesothelioma lawyers “ambulance chasers.” Then, he [...]Read More...

Short Answer:  Under the new 2022 Burn Pit Exposure law, many asbestos-related illnesses caused by asbestos exposure while serving in the military can be compensated through the Veterans Affairs disability program. If you have questions about veterans disability, asbestos-related illnesses, exposure while in service and compensation, get in touch with an asbestos attorney to understand your [...]Read More...

Finding the Right Asbestos Lung Cancer Lawyer Asbestos exposure causes several kinds of lung cancer. Mesothelioma is perhaps the worst disease in this group. A tumor gradually develops in the meso lining which separates the heart from the lungs. When we say gradually, that’s what we mean. Mesothelioma’s latency period could be more than fifty [...]Read More...

With hurricane season just around the corner, it’s important to know the potential dangers of asbestos exposure. Hurricanes not only cause significant property damage, but, as a result, they can kick latent asbestos into the air, especially because the mineral was long used in construction. And while most people know the risks of asbestos lingering [...]Read More...