February 08, 2010
Man receives $10 million in asbestos lawsuit
A man from Texas has received $10 million in an asbestos lawsuit. The man was diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer a few years ago.
According to this article, the man was exposed to asbestos decades ago when his father working as an engineman. The man said that his father brought home asbestos fibers with him from his job, which exposed him to asbestos.
Asbestos has been linked to numerous health problems including mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, even for a brief period of time, you should seek medical attention and consult a lawyer with experience in asbestos lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 01:34 PM | Permalink
February 04, 2010
Asbestos concerns in Philly
In Philadelphia, workers and a resident in a Philadelphia Housing Authority unit may have all handled asbestos without even realizing it at first.
According to this article, the workers removed the substance when dealing with pipes in the building. The resident later moved pipes that the workers left, which may have been covered in asbestos.
Handling asbestos without proper safety equipment and training is very dangerous. Asbestos has been linked to numerous health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare but often deadly form of cancer. Even brief exposure to asbestos can be harmful.
If you or a loved one has handled asbestos or been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in asbestos or mesothelioma lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 10:25 AM | Permalink
February 02, 2010
Post office with asbestos to be demolished
Officials in New Jersey are delaying the demolition of a post office in order to give more time to an ongoing asbestos abatement project.
The demolition will now occur in March, according to this article. This gives workers more time to remove asbestos from the building, which is important to do prior to demolition to prevent asbestos fibers from entering the air.
Asbestos has been linked to numerous health problems including mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer. Even brief exposure to asbestos can be harmful. Asbestos removal can be a time-consuming process and must always be done by professionals who have been properly trained and use safety equipment.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in asbestos lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 02:36 PM | Permalink
January 28, 2010
Boys & Girls Club moves out of building with asbestos
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County will leave a building with asbestos in it and move to a new clubhouse, according to reports.
Many old buildings were built with asbestos as insulation. Even though asbestos has been linked to numerous health problems, it is regarded safe in buildings as long as it is untouched. Still, asbestos abatement is often preferred.
According to this article, the new building will be "green," or environmentally friendly.
Asbestos has been linked to mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer. Asbestos fibers can easily be released into the air and even brief exposure is considered dangerous. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should seek medical attention and consult a personal injury lawyer with experience with asbestos cases. LegalView can help provide a referral to such lawyers.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 09:45 AM | Permalink
January 22, 2010
Asbestos removal at Dallas church
Preservationists are hoping to save a church in Dallas have some reassurance after a delay in the destruction planned to happen after asbestos is removed from the site.
An asbestos removal project is currently underway at the Oak Cliff Christian Church building. The building was initially headed towards demolition after removal was completed, but a new agreement in court has delayed the demolition until at least after early Feb., according to this local news site.
Asbestos removal is important in buildings that have asbestos and are slated for demolition. If asbestos is not removed properly, there is a risk that the dangerous fibers will be released into the air. Even brief exposure to asbestos has been linked to health problems, and releasing the fibers in the air could be harmful to people in the area. Asbestos has been linked to mesothelioma, a rare but often deadly form of cancer.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 10:44 AM | Permalink
