Donald Sims recently passed away after developing the dangerous cancer known as mesothelioma. His wife has now filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Du Pont, claiming that the company “maliciously” exposed her husband to “toxic and carcinogenic dusts.”
According to the lawsuit, Sims was exposed to various dangerous toxic and carcinogen dusts, Read the rest of this entry »
New York - Town officials of Goldens Bridge in New York say they have made ever effort to have property owner Brian Stein complete the repairs needed to make his property at 28 Fairmount Road in Goldens Bridge less hazardous, but to no avail.
Members of the Town Board have now agreed that the town will complete the work and temporarily cover the costs involved.
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Because there is no known cure for mesothelioma yet, there are various things that are done to slow the progression of the cancer and to sometimes eliminate the cancer that has already formed. This is called mesothelioma treatment and if you have discovered you have the disease, it is not the end because you can fight the illness with the facilities and drugs available. Read the rest of this entry »
Canada - Two internationally renowned scientists who contributed to a Canadian health study about asbestos and cancer risks have asked the Canadian government to make good on its promise to release the results of the study to the public.
Canadian federal agency Health Canada hired seven medical and scientific experts from around the world to compile the report on the risks of asbestos exposure. Read the rest of this entry »
http://www.kazanlaw.com — Attorney Steven Kazan is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ lawyer. He has built a reputation on asbestos litigation, representing people diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and other asbestos-related diseases. Read the rest of this entry »
Kansas - A building at Kansas State University has unexpectedly been closed down after concerns that a contractor may have released asbestos fibers into the air.
Leasure Hall, one of the oldest buildings at the university, was built in 1908 and houses the American Ethnic Studies program, and the Women’s Studies program. Classes have been moved until the building has been proven safe for entry.
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Santa Cruz, California – A Santa Cruz Mountains wildfire that has devastated forests of centuries-old redwoods and displaced hundreds of residents has also prompted asbestos warnings and health warnings due to the large amounts of smoke and ash generated by the fire. Strong winds of up to 45 miles per hour have caused the fire to spread over more than 3,800 acres in two counties. Read the rest of this entry »
Asbestos is a type of material found in many buildings. It has been linked to causing very serious health problems for people. Even though it is a good material for keeping heat in it is rarely used in the construction industry anymore due to the ill effects it can have on people that are continually exposed to it. In fact it has been deemed illegal to use in many countries for about 20 years now. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s hard to take the news of Mesothelioma, lung cancer, caused by excessive asbestos exposure and know that when you have any questions you can contact Meosthelioma attorney Nick Johnson or visit the website at Http://nickjohnosnlaw.com
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In order to determine if asbestos is present in a given location the materials have to be tested. They are collected and then sent to a laboratory for the testing to be completed. If the tests are positive then measures are taken to secure the area until the removal process can be implemented and completed. For many people, knowing where to look for asbestos is very important too. Read the rest of this entry »
