University Apologizes For Decades of Asbestos Exposure
Long-term health issues are just one concern of unexpected exposure to the toxic substance asbestos. South Carolina victims might also face financial issues when dealing with medical bills for mesothelioma or lung cancer care, which can also require them to …
Couple blames lung cancer on asbestos exposure
Asbestos is often considered a problem of the past that few people South Carolina need to worry about. However, asbestos is still used in a wide range of products and new exposures are still a frightening reality. Additionally, because of …
Parents worried about asbestos exposure at school
Parents generally expect that their children will be safe at school, but this is sadly not always the case. Some school buildings — particularly those that are older — are filled with dangerous substances, such as asbestos, that must be …
I Was Diagnosed With Mesothelioma, What Can I Do?
Regardless of how many fruits and vegetables South Carolina residents eat, how often they exercise and how well they take care of themselves, another person’s negligence can still cause them to develop serious health issues. Developing mesothelioma as a result …
RPWB Welcomes A New Member
Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman is proud to announce that Aaron Dias has been named the firm’s newest member.
Dias has spent the entirety of his legal career with RPWB, beginning as a clerk during law school. In 2005, he …
Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos in Baby Powder
Over the past few years, thousands of people have filed lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Johnson’s Baby Powder. Many regular users of the baby powder have developed ovarian cancer and other types of cancer.
Here, we answer …
Woman’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Asbestos Exposure
Many people already understand that exposure to asbestos can cause victims to develop the deadly cancer mesothelioma. But what about other serious health effects? One woman points to asbestos exposure as the root cause behind her lung cancer diagnosis.
The …
Where Is Asbestos Exposure Likely To Occur?
Protecting oneself from asbestos might seem easy enough, but few people realize the truly astounding number of products that still contain this deadly substance. Asbestos exposure can occur at work, in the home or in any number of places because …
Neighbors at Risk of Asbestos Exposure After illegal Demolition
Despite the limits the government has placed on the use of asbestos in building supplies, the danger remains. Many older homes and structures in South Carolina were built with asbestos-containing materials in their floors, walls, roofs and other places. As …
Proving Asbestos Exposure Isn’t An Impossible Task
We recently published a SlideShare discussing the issue of proving asbestos exposure.
This is a concern for many who are diagnosed with mesothelioma, especially considering that asbestos exposure may have occurred several decades ago.
Please view our SlideShare for more …