When dealing with cases involving possible exposure to dangerous or deadly toxins and materials, prevention is key. However, when it comes to asbestos, many of those affected learn too late just how dangerous exposure to materials containing asbestos material can be....
Month: February 2014
School reopens, asbestos exposure may still be a concern
An Illinois middle school has finally been reopened after a series of issues raised questions about the safety of the building. The school, in Hinsdale, had been closed for several weeks because of startling discoveries, including the presence of water damage, mold...
Asbestos removal company fined for putting workers and public at risk
Materials found to contain asbestos are commonly found in many older buildings. When these buildings are renovated or demolished, the removal of asbestos materials must be carried out and completed by a licensed asbestos removal company. Under federal and state law,...
Jury awards $27.5M in asbestos second-hand exposure case
A jury recently awarded a 40-year-old man and his 37-year-old wife a $27.5 million settlement related to a lawsuit the couple filed against a brake pad manufacturer. In 2012, the now 40-year-old husband and father was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Prior to the start of...
Mesothelioma Lawyers and Personal Injury Attorneys
