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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 […]

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer with one known cause: Exposure to asbestos. When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure decades ago can usually be pinpointed. Often, this exposure occurred in a work setting. A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating to the victim and family members, but many find closure by pursuing a legal claim […]

Most South Carolina residents are aware of the risks associated with the microscopic fibers often found in ceiling tiles, flooring, cabinetry and other construction materials; still, new information continues to surface as more and more people report symptoms of ill health. Asbestos exposure is now believed to cause laryngeal cancer, a rare disease that begins […]