Victim’s Family Continues Mesothelioma Suit Against Ford
South Carolina residents should be able to go to work without fear for their health, well-being and general safety. Additionally, older workers should have the luxury of looking back over their working careers without realizing that they were wrongfully exposed …
Is mesothelioma the only disease linked to asbestos?
There is no question about whether asbestos exposure can lead to devastating health outcomes. Most people in South Carolina already know that exposure to this toxic substance can cause mesothelioma, but that is not all. Lung cancer and asbestosis are …
Mesothelioma-causing Asbestos Found in More Makeup Products
There is really no ambiguity when it comes to the health risks associated with asbestos, which is why the carcinogen has been banned in a number of countries. Despite this, asbestos is still used in some products in the United …
When Personal Vaporizers Explode: An Entire Industry Designed Around the Wrong Battery
By Chris Moore
Since the mid-2000s, we have become more reliant on lithium-ion batteries and the devices they power. The batteries are extremely useful and serve an important function. Just a decade ago, it would have been inconceivable for a …
Women Who Wear Makeup Could Be Victims of Asbestos Exposure
Applying makeup is a daily practice for many women in South Carolina. These women should be able to put on their makeup without worrying about asbestos exposure, but this might not be the case. A significant number of cosmetics could …
City blamed for firefighter trainees’ asbestos exposure
As public servants, firefighters put themselves in harm’s way in order to protect the people of South Carolina. Firefighters likely expect to encounter potentially dangerous substances while on the job. However, few may think that they would be victims of …
RPWB Named To Leadership of 3M Combat Arms Ear Plug MDL
RPWB member attorney Elizabeth Middleton Burke was named to the leadership of the 3M Combat Arms Ear Plug multi-district litigation. Federal lawsuits filed against 3M for producing faulty military ear plugs have been consolidated in the Northern District of …
New Mesothelioma Therapy Approved by The FDA
There is positive news for those diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the NovoTTF-100L System for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma.
This is the first therapy to receive FDA approval for the …
Mesothelioma Can Come Decades After Asbestos Exposure
Preventing fires is important for public safety, but some efforts at doing so are better than others. For example, asbestos was once widely used in homes and other buildings as a form of fire retardant. While asbestos might be effective …
Apartment Residents Worried About Asbestos Exposure
Removing asbestos from older buildings is extremely dangerous. If not done properly, asbestos fibers can become airborne. This type of asbestos exposure is linked to devastating health outcomes, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. However, before being diagnosed, some people in …