Textured Paint May Create Asbestos Exposure Risk
Many South Carolina dwellings contain health hazards due to types of paint or other products used to decorate. In fact, some homes that contain paint from the 1980s, or earlier, place residents and visitors at risk for asbestos exposure. This …
Widow of Mesothelioma Victim Says Asbestos Joke is Not Funny
In South Carolina and across the country, cancer has sadly taken its toll on many families. A particular advertisement for Snickers candy bars on the back cover of Sports Illustrated, meant to be humorous, has made the widow of a …
How much is my mesothelioma case worth?
After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, the patient and family members will have to make many decisions. One of those decisions is whether to pursue legal action against the company or entity that exposed the patient to asbestos.
A common question …
Lawmakers in Another State Say Change Needed Re Asbestos Exposure
Demolition often creates dangerous situations regarding possible health risks involved with certain projects, especially for those workers involved in tearing down old buildings. In one state, there are approximately 40,000 dilapidated structures awaiting the wrecking ball in a particular city. …
Many Closely Following Asbestos Litigation in Another State
Opening arguments were recently heard in a courtroom in a state not far from South Carolina. The statements are part of asbestos litigation connected to a particular man’s cancer, more specifically, the claim that his illness was caused by exposure …
Mesothelioma: A Slow-Developing Disease That May Be Work-Related
Many readers in South Carolina know what it’s like to feel a bit off in relation to their overall health conditions, but unable to place their fingers on the exact causes of their problems. Some suspect their feelings of fatigue, …
Where Does your Job Lie on Asbestos Exposure Risk Lists?
Dangers associated with asbestos have been well known for a long time now. That doesn’t necessarily guarantee all workers and homeowners from potential asbestos exposure risks, however, as many people (including some in South Carolina) continue to live and work …
Steps Taken to Protect Public from Asbestos Exposure
In 1943, a memorial visitor center was opened in another state to greet visitors interested in learning more about the childhood of Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the farm land where the former president lived in the …
Asbestos Litigation May Change if Bill is Enacted into Law
Another state is currently considering legislation that may adversely affect those filing claims regarding asbestos-related injuries. If that particular state or others begin to adapt such laws, victim advocates say the asbestos litigation process will be set to indefinitely delay …
Legal Claim Filed Citing Wrongful Death by Asbestos Exposure
Following a South Carolina man’s death, a special administrator of his estate has filed a lawsuit against several parties. The claim states that the man’s employer and other defendants should be held legally accountable for his death. A central focus …