Humans have used asbestos for thousands of years, but it was not until the industrial revolution when it was heavily mined and used in virtually every aspect of manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors. Asbestos is a naturally occurring silica material generally harvested through mining operations. In the late 1970s and…
When we think of people developing mesothelioma from asbestos exposure, we often think of large corporate defendants, such as factory owners, shipping companies and construction companies. However, even a small-scale asbestos removal project can pose serious risks to those working on the job and other members of the community living…
There is little question asbestos causes most if not all cases of malignant mesothelioma. Medical researchers, including epidemiologists, have concluded mesothelioma is extremely rare in patients who have not been exposed to asbestos at some point in their lives. However, unlike many other illnesses caused by toxic substances, malignant mesothelioma…
While many mesothelioma victims were directly exposed to asbestos on the job, they have may have unknowingly exposed their family members when returning home from work in clothing covered with asbestos dust. According to a recent news article from Owensboro Messenger, a woman is suing several large corporations including General…
According to a recent news feature from Western News, H.M. Bowker has written a novel loosely based on her life in Libby, Montana. She has lost her father, two brothers, a sister and sister’s husband all to asbestos-related illness. Much of this was incorporated into her novel. Libby, Montana is…
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance, which was heavily used during the industrial revolution in the United States and Europe. Its use was so prevalent due to its abundance, low cost and effectiveness at resisting heat, fire, caustic chemicals and electricity. The nearly total ban on asbestos products in the developed…
Many occupational diseases are not diagnosed until many years after a worker is no longer employed in the industry wherein he or she was exposed to toxic substances. We see this very commonly in asbestos litigation, though it is also apparent in cases involving exposure to silica. Both substances cause…
A Massachusetts company accused by the state attorney general’s office of numerous asbestos-related violations will pay $65,000 for allegedly breaking the law and creating a public health hazard. According to 22 News WWLP.com, the alleged violations happened during renovation of a multi-family building. The company and its owner were prosecuted…
The Utah Supreme Court ruled the fact of a personal injury verdict in favor of a mesothelioma victim did not bar a victim’s heirs from pursuing wrongful death litigation against the same defendants for the same injury. The ruling in Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC was a marked victory for mesothelioma…
In cold Massachusetts winters, frozen pipes are always a concern. Many people take steps to prevent pipes from freezing, such as buying insulation, putting heaters in basements, and buying foam covers for outdoor or underground water faucets. While most people are aware a frozen pipe can burst, causing a great…