Asbestos Blog

Short Answer: Possibly. Asbestos fibers are famous for being highly resistant to heat, and most will not burn in a standard house fire. Asbestos fibers can also become easily airborne, especially when asbestos-containing materials are damaged, as in a fire. They are light and can easily be carried by hot air and smoke. As with [...]Read More...

In movies and TV shows, the surprise witness is a staple of tense, courtroom showdowns. In most cases, the real world is quite different. That’s one of the main reasons we’re publishing articles in a Legal Learning series. Fundamentally, the purpose of a civil lawsuit is not to generate publicity or obtain money. Rather, the [...]Read More...

Short Answer: Asbestos fibers are tiny but extremely durable, and they can remain on clothing for years or even decades. Even washing cloth with asbestos fibers will not necessarily remove them and may contaminate other loads of washing placed in the same machine. If you have clothing or other linen contaminated by asbestos fibers, the [...]Read More...

There are a number of compensation options available for people injured by asbestos exposure. Every case is different, but asbestos bankruptcy trusts, which today hold more than $30 billion in unused funds, were established by courts to hold asbestos companies liable and pay out claims related to illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos. They are [...]Read More...

If you or a loved one has an asbestos-related illness, you may be eligible to receive compensation to help ease the financial burden on your family. Lost wages, medical expenses, disabilities, and a lower quality of life are just a few of the hardships you may have experienced. With proper advice from an asbestos lawyer, [...]Read More...

If you have suffered from a serious medical condition after being exposed to asbestos – even if symptoms surfaced years later — you may be wondering if you are eligible for compensation. The quickest and easiest way to determine eligibility and what options you have is to consult with an asbestos lawyer. Everyone’s situation is [...]Read More...

There are similarities in the symptoms of asbestosis and silicosis, but many key differences worth understanding. Asbestosis and silicosis have a lot in common – yet they are not the same thing. There are slight, but notable differences between the two. Let’s start with the commonalities first. Both asbestosis and silicosis affect the lungs, causing [...]Read More...

Cutting edge cancer treatment could offer new treatment for mesothelioma patients. Pleural mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive cancer. Despite advances in modern medicine, survival rates remain low. The University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center estimates that only 10% of patients live five years beyond their initial mesothelioma diagnoses.  Fortunately, scientists are constantly researching new treatments [...]Read More...

One of America’s oldest shipbuilding facilities was filled with asbestos. The Brooklyn Navy Yard is among the oldest shipbuilding facilities in the United States.  Established in 1801, the Yard constructed some of the best-known warships in American history, including the Civil War-era U.S.S. Monitor and the U.S.S. Arizona, the latter of which was destroyed in [...]Read More...

Occupational asbestos exposure was common in the U.S. Navy, particularly in certain jobs. Until the 1980s, asbestos was used in almost every U.S. Navy vessel. Tens of thousands of veterans were affected. We know today that asbestos is an incredibly toxic substance, capable of causing illnesses up to and including cancer. However, the dangers of [...]Read More...

Short Answer: Asbestos fire blankets are not safe and should not be used. Fire Blankets are used to extinguish fires and protect people from burns. For many years, they were made of asbestos, a group of rocks that are fireproof but can be woven into cloth like fire blankets.  The health dangers of asbestos fire [...]Read More...

Asbestos has a long and troubled history. People have sought out asbestos for thousands of years. A naturally occurring mineral composed of thin, flexible fibers, asbestos is inherently strong and highly resilient.  That’s why since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, asbestos has been used to fortify and reinforce a variety of materials and consumer [...]Read More...