Asbestos Blog

What does the navy do with maritime vessels that have outlived their usefulness?  On February 3rd of 2023, Brazil deliberately sank its retired warship Sao Paulo in the Atlantic Ocean despite the fact that environmental advocates argued the vessel was loaded with toxins waiting to seriously pollute the sea. The navy explained that this planned [...]Read More...

Many older Heating / Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems contained harmful asbestos.  It’s important to ensure your home is free from asbestos to protect you, your family and everyone who visits. Until the 1980s, countless home construction materials and consumer goods in the U.S. contained asbestos. Home flooring products, roofing shingles, ceiling tiles, and insulation [...]Read More...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that is easy to extract and has been used for many years in a multitude of industries. This “miracle mineral,” as it once was known, is heat resistant, able to withstand electrical charges, moldable, durable, reliable and comes equipped with adhesive properties. For all of these reasons, asbestos was [...]Read More...

Even though the use of asbestos greatly decreased after its health hazards became public knowledge in the 1970s, the extent that it was used before this time means that asbestos is still present in many products and on many surfaces. It can still be found in older homes and in some items imported from other [...]Read More...

Asbestos has been used in a wide range of products for many years, and although it has been banned in over 50 countries to date, the U.S. is not one of them. In fact, cement continues to account for nearly three-quarters of asbestos use today. As a durable and affordable adhesive and a reliable binder, [...]Read More...

An aggressive cancer that can take decades to appear, mesothelioma is unfortunately still on the radar. Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that occurs on the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a thin tissue that covers most internal organs including the lungs, abdominal cavity, and heart.  Pleural mesothelioma, which occurs in the lungs, is the [...]Read More...

Mesothelioma Diagnosis in New Orleans: Do You Need a Mesothelioma Lawyer? While New Orleans may be best known for its vibrant music scene, Creole cuisine, historic architecture, and the world-famous Mardi Gras, the area is also, unfortunately, a source of potential asbestos exposure.  New Orleans is home to one of the most productive, and largest [...]Read More...

Maryland and Mesothelioma: The “Old Line State” has an asbestos problem. Background on Maryland Maryland was one of the original thirteen colonies and was established as a state in 1788. The state played a significant role in the American Revolution and the Civil War. Maryland was a border state during the Civil War and was [...]Read More...

There is still an asbestos problem in the Grand Canyon State. Find out what you need to know about asbestos, mesothelioma, and lung cancer in Arizona. Background on Arizona and mesothelioma Arizona has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, such as the Hohokam and Anasazi, who left behind impressive archeological sites. The area [...]Read More...

Mesothelioma (pleural cancer) is caused by almost exclusively asbestos exposure. Compensation is available, often without a lawsuit. Missouri has a rich history dating back to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, when it became a part of the United States. Missouri played a pivotal role in the American Civil War, with battles fought on its soil [...]Read More...

What to look for when deciding on a mesothelioma attorney to represent you. ! 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. Mesothelioma (pleural cancer) is caused by almost exclusively asbestos exposure.  Compensation is available, [...]Read More...

Why do I need a New Orleans Asbestos Lawyer? Over $30 Billion dollars reserved for people injured by asbestos is sitting unclaimed.  A New Orleans Asbestos Lawyer can help you file your claim. AsbestosClaims.Law will do all the legwork, and you pay nothing out of pocket. They only get paid once you’re cashing your checks. [...]Read More...