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Asbestos is most often associated with construction and industrial settings, but landscaping professionals may also face hazards linked to asbestos exposure. The mineral was widely used in a variety of building materials, insulation, and even outdoor products. Landscapers who work in older environments may be unaware of these hidden dangers. How Might Landscapers Encounter Asbestos? » Read More

Military personnel have been stationed in hazardous places for decades. Many years ago, military personnel were exposed to asbestos on the job. Asbestos remains latent in the body for many years before people who have been exposed are sickened. Accordingly, service members are still being sickened with mesothelioma. Those who have been exposed may be entitled » Read More

Asbestos was widely used in construction materials for decades, particularly before the late 1980s. Many schools across the United States were built or renovated during that time, leaving asbestos-containing products in ceilings, floor tiles, insulation, and other structural components. Concerns remain about whether these materials still pose a risk to students, teachers, and staff when » Read More

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Because it develops slowly and is difficult to diagnose in its early stages, many patients in New Jersey and across the country are not diagnosed until the disease has reached an advanced stage. Stage 4 mesothelioma is the most serious stage of this cancer » Read More