The notion that certain companies involved in the manufacturing or mining of asbestos might suppress information about the harms of asbestos is not a new one. In fact, such stories […]
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One of the most high-profile lawsuits involving asbestos also just so happened to involve one of America’s most high-profile companies, Johnson & Johnson. At issue in the lawsuit was whether […]
Asbestos was a popular material for home construction primarily because of its ability to effectively insulate and serve as a flame-retardant material. Today, we now know about the health risks […]
As Americans, we tend to take for granted that asbestos is often all around us, especially in larger cities. Before asbestos was heavily regulated in the latter parts of the […]
Thousands of Americans are diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases every year, which is a painful reminder that the harms of asbestos are ongoing. Yes, asbestos used to be used much more […]
Mesothelioma victims who are diagnosed after being exposed to asbestos go through a difficult experience that is nearly impossible to put into words. The diagnosis can come decades after the exposure […]
Due to the fact that mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer, there is still so much left to be discovered regarding the disease. This is in true both […]
Mesothelioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer that tragically claims thousands of American lives every year. However, due to the relative rarity of this cancer, there are many […]
Today, we now know that asbestos has claimed tens of thousands of lives because its microscopic fibers can be ingested or inhaled, which causes: Mesothelioma Asbestos-related lung cancer Asbestosis The […]
It is a well-known scientific fact today that exposure to asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma cancer. However, there are actually many types of asbestos (six to be exact). All six […]
While asbestos has been heavily regulated since the 1970s, the fact remains that some industries still heavily rely on asbestos to make products. However, asbestos has also been shown to […]
It may come as something of a surprise to learn that asbestos, to this day, has still not been entirely banned. Yes, strict regulations are now in place for asbestos, […]