Controversy Rises Regarding Asbestos Exposure and Halted Project
Affluent neighborhoods exist in South Carolina just as they do in other parts of the nation. Those who live in or frequent such locations typically understand the emphasis placed on visual presentation. No one wants to go shopping in one …
Mesothelioma is More Than Just a Commercial
How many times have you heard a mesothelioma commercial on TV? They often start out with, “If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma…”
Most people don’t stop to think about these commercials, or mesothelioma, …
A Reminder to Review our Mesothelioma Patient Guide
The diagnosis is mesothelioma and not COPD or pneumonia after persistent flu-like systems would not go away. What happens now? Recently, we wrote some resources (a white paper and slide share summary) for patients and families facing this situation. They …
Several Combined Treatments May Help Mesothelioma Patients
Trying to achieve as high quality a life as possible when suffering from a chronic, adverse health condition is a challenge that may seem insurmountable at times. Even if one is not directly affected but is a primary caretaker of …
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 …