Pipe Explosion May Have Caused Asbestos Exposure for Hundreds
Innocent people in South Carolina can be exposed to asbestos through any number of means. Although contaminated baby powder and irresponsible renovations are perhaps the most well-known situations, these are far from the only situations that might lead to asbestos …
Where and When Did My Asbestos Exposure Occur?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the outer lining of the lungs (the mesothelium). Mesothelioma can also affect other areas of the body (including the stomach, heart, and testicles) but these forms of cancer are much more rare.…
Victim Settles Mesothelioma Claim With Colgate-Palmolive
Baby powder is frequently associated with the company Johnson & Johnson, but many other brands produce and distribute this product. Colgate-Palmolive is another such brand, and it recently settled a claim that its baby powder products caused mesothelioma for an …
Victims May Not Recognize Asbestos Exposure When it Happens
Most people know that asbestos is dangerous and can lead to a number of health issues. However, few understand exactly what this toxic substance is or why asbestos exposure is so harmful to human health. By better understanding the substance …
Construction Worker Blames Lung Cancer on Asbestos Exposure
Most people in South Carolina know that inhaling asbestos can lead to developing the deadly cancer mesothelioma. Less common knowledge, however, is that asbestos exposure can also cause other serious health issues. One woman claims that her lung cancer is …
Is a Cure For Mesothelioma On The Horizon?
We recently published a Slideshare discussing a hopeful new treatment for mesothelioma patients. Please view these slides to learn more.
…Does the EPA Allow Asbestos-Containing Substances?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency that was established in 1970 to set and enforce guidelines to protect the environment.
The agency has been under heat lately due to claims that it was going to allow new …
Children Bear Brunt of Asbestos Exposure in School Crisis
South Carolina parents send their children to school with the expectation that they will be taught in a safe and secure environment. Virtually no one expects that their child will suddenly fall ill because of the very building they are …
Contractors Put Apartment Residents at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a toxic substance that causes severe ill health effects in humans. However, its deadly nature was not always common knowledge, and it used to be a commonly used substance for insulating buildings. Now that the effects of asbestos …
Firefighters Suffered Asbestos Exposure in Training
South Carolina firefighters understand that they may be exposed to a host of dangerous substances during the course of their employment. This exposure, however, usually comes from active fires that firefighters work to contain and eliminate. Few, if any, expect …