Teachers May Be Concerned With This Asbestos Exposure Situation
When South Carolina schools reopen to students and faculty each year, it’s typically assumed that school administrators have checked to make sure school buildings and surrounding premises are safe. Officials in another state have issued an urgent statement that has …
Attorney Fights for Cleanup of SC’s Largest Gasoline Spill
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – RPWB attorney Katie McElveen recently helped a national pipeline safety group prepare an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit to clean up one of the largest gasoline pipeline spills in South Carolina history.
In late 2014, residents …
Where to Seek Support for Mesothelioma Issues in South Carolina
Many types of jobs place South Carolina residents at risk for personal injury. As much the same throughout the nation, some jobs are obviously more dangerous than others. In certain circumstances, a main issue is often asbestos exposure and the …
School Teachers Reportedly in Danger of Asbestos Exposure
Throughout South Carolina and the rest of the nation, parents and teachers are scrambling to gather supplies for a new school year. Children are enjoying their last hurrahs of summer vacation and soon classrooms will once again be bustling with …
Sign a Petition to Ban Asbestos in the U.S.
The dangers of asbestos are widely known and have been for several decades. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer that affects the lungs and other areas of the body.
So despite the …
SlideShare Provides Mesothelioma Guide For Families
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you probably have many questions. While focus must shift to medical care, you also need to get sound legal advice or you could lose the right to seek …
Building Owner Settles, Possibly To Avoid Asbestos Litigation
Sometimes, accusations against one South Carolina party or another wind up being sorted out in court. In the construction world, that often includes asbestos litigation surrounding issues regarding illegal removal of the substance, violation of safety protocol or failure to …
RPWB is Recognized as a Top-Listed Product Liability and Mass Tort Law Firm
… 6 Jobs With High Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos has long been known to cause serious health problems for people who breathe in the fibers. Exposure can lead to lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis, all of which can be aggressive, fatal illnesses.
Many people are exposed through …
These Products May Carry Risk For Asbestos Exposure
Tiny particles that can get into people’s lungs exist in many products and work environments. South Carolina readers may recall various laws enacted between 1973 and 1989 that banned certain products containing asbestos. The problem is that, some time later, …