When you're suffering from the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to think about doing anything -- even pursuing a lawsuit over someone else's negligent or reckless actions. You might also be uncomfortable with the idea that others may think you are trying to...
Month: August 2018
Does your popcorn ceiling contain asbestos?
Texturized or “popcorn” ceilings used to be a popular way of hiding imperfections and improving acoustics. While this was an incredibly popular design element through much of the 20th century, the primary component of blown-on texture was asbestos up until...
Do your child’s crayons contain asbestos?
As a parent, you would never expect that school supplies, used as directed, could be hazardous to your child’s health. Unfortunately, too many toys and school supplies contain dangerous substances, such as asbestos. What’s even more unsettling is that some...
What funeral expenses are covered in a wrongful death claim?
Losing someone in a needless accident is tremendously painful and tragic -- and the tragedy can be compounded by devastating financial consequences, including funeral costs. That's why it's possible to recover funeral costs in a wrongful death claim. Here are some...
Early detection of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Fortunately, the amount of asbestos in everyday products has dramatically decreased over the past 50 years. However, there are still many people who are being exposed to the deadly fibers. These...
More asbestos may be moving into the United States
Asbestos is such a well-known carcinogen that it has now been banned in at least 55 countries around the world. The United States, however, isn't one of them.Most people incorrectly believe that asbestos products are no longer on the market. While they're not...
New Hampshire looking to curb asbestos exposure in schools
Asbestos can be found in many schools throughout New Hampshire. Builders frequently used asbestos because it was cheap and highly resistant to fire. It is also highly tensile, meaning it can be stretched and woven into other materials to improve that material’s...
Asbestos exposure can happen to anyone
A recent pipe explosion in New York City sprayed asbestos onto the street, surrounding buildings and lingering in the air. In Washington state, an asbestos removal company was fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for exposing workers and the public to asbestos dust....
How important are the survival rates for mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that can strike decades after someone is exposed to asbestos fibers in the air. Historically, long-term survival rates for the disease have been poor -- but statistics aren't everything. Here are the things you should know when you're...
Series of asbestos abatement errors result in school closure
When asbestos is identified, significant trust is placed in the hands of the experts hired to remove it. For many parents of children at New Orleans, Lafayette Academy Charter School, as well as the staff who work there, that trust has been broken. Grave errors in the...
Mesothelioma Lawyers and Personal Injury Attorneys
