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South Carolina employers who know of asbestos risks must not only inform workers who may be exposed to it on the job but must also provide proper training and equipment to keep them as safe as possible. If employers fail in their duties, they may be held accountable for injuries suffered by employees. In another […]

New headlines still abound with stories regarding a major jury verdict that held Johnson & Johnson liable for more than $100 million in damages for asbestos-related injuries. The manufacturing conglomerate is now battling plaintiffs in a separate state, where are attorneys are arguing for punitive damages on behalf of their clients. The ability to seek […]

Today, many military veterans are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, due to exposure to asbestos that occurred decades ago. Years ago, asbestos was used widely for its insulating and fireproofing properties. Many branches of the military used asbestos, but perhaps none more than the Navy, which used it excessively in shipbuilding. Although the Navy stopped using […]

Many apartment buildings, homes and business complexes in South Carolina currently stand vacant for various reasons. Some are scheduled for demolition and may pose some of the same health risks that an evacuated apartment building in another state was recently found to contain. This particular building poses an asbestos exposure risk to any and all who occupy […]