There's something causing health problems in a Buffalo, NY police station, but officials have determined that the substance is not asbestos.

According to this article, some people who worked at the D-District building have been diagnosed with a range of illness in the past five to 10 years. Some thought the substance was asbestos, but it has been determined that it is not.

In many cases, asbestos is found in buildings that were built before a certain period. The asbestos is not considered an immediate safety risk when it is in buildings if it is untouched, however it can immediately become dangerous if touched or moved around. Asbestos has been linked to numerous health issues including mesothelioma, a rare and often deadly form of cancer.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.

Posted by Astrid Scott at 04:19 PM | Permalink

A man in Colorado has been accused of keeping asbestos in a storage facility instead of disposing of it properly.

The man's company removed the asbestos from a number of different sites, according to this article. He was indicted on nine counts, including failing to label containers and the failure to deposit the asbestos immediately, according to the article.

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that has been linked to numerous health issues. Only trained professionals with proper safety gear should remove asbestos, and once removed it should be disposed of properly. Even brief exposure to asbestos has been linked to mesothelioma, a rare but often deadly form of cancer. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you should seek legal council.

Posted by Astrid Scott at 07:10 PM | Permalink

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

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

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.

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