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Asbestos exposure is a serious health concern, and it can take years for any symptoms to show up. Due to this long gap between your exposure and when you may be ready to file a claim, you may not be certain of where to turn or what steps to take. It is critical that you » Read More

Exposure to asbestos can result in many debilitating health issues, including mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer. Since many people do not show symptoms of asbestos exposure right away, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what caused the cancer. Besides the health risks posed, treating mesothelioma is incredibly expensive. Due to these extreme costs, » Read More

Asbestos is a known significant health hazard. More than 40 years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tried unsuccessfully to fully ban asbestos use. At that time, a nationwide survey was conducted to determine the risk posed to students and teachers. The 1984 survey estimated that there were 1.4 million teachers, administrative staff, and » Read More

In light of two recent landmark settlements, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is going to strengthen its asbestos risk evaluation processes under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976. The settlements were made this past October and are seen as victories for public health and environmental groups. The litigation was spearheaded by advocacy groups, » Read More