Workers Say Asbestos Exposure Put Them At Risk
South Carolina workers should be able to trust their employers to provide safe working environments. When dangers arise in a workplace, an employer should alert his or her staff to the problem. In some situations — such as that of …
Popcorn Ceilings Hidden Source of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is far from being a problem of the past. This dangerous substance can still be found in a number of older products that still exist today, and new uses in specific industries may make it difficult for people in …
Important information about mesothelioma
After a mesothelioma diagnosis, victims and family members usually have many questions. Most go about seeking information about the disease, its cause, treatment options, and more.
Here are some facts about asbestos and mesothelioma that you should know:
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Auto workers frequent victims of asbestos exposure
Few people in South Carolina may be able to imagine a life without motor vehicles. People use their cars for commuting to work, traveling for entertainment and much, much more. Although for some people driving and riding in vehicles is …
Asbestos Exposure Caused By Both Old and New Usage
The use of asbestos in new products might be limited, but that does not protect people from either current or past usage. Older buildings — or at least those that were built several decades ago — are a common source …
First New Mesothelioma Treatment in 15 Years Approved By FDA
By Ken Wilson
It’s not often that we get to report new treatments for mesothelioma.
While we do see a lot of clinical trials, the standard treatment plan for malignant pleural mesothelioma has been relatively unchanged for many years. Most …
Johnson & Johnson Under Investigation For Asbestos Exposure
In past decades, parents in South Carolina probably did not give a second thought to using baby powder on their children or even themselves. What these consumers might not have realized at the time was that they were purchasing a …
US States Sue EPA Over Mesothelioma Concerns
Asbestos is a carcinogen that is extremely hazardous to human health. Exposure to asbestos can cause victims in South Carolina to develop dangerous and even fatal diseases, such as lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently …
FDA Approves New Treatment for Mesothelioma
We recently published a slideshare which provides information about a new FDA-approved therapy for sufferers of mesothelioma.
Please view the information below, and call our law firm if you have any questions about your legal options following a mesothelioma diagnosis.…
Military Families Worried about Asbestos Exposure
Living the military life is not easy. Between deployments and frequent moves, active military members and their families have enough on their plates to worry about. The possibility of dealing with asbestos exposure in their own homes probably seemed far-fetched, …