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Secondary Asbestos Exposure and the Risk for Mesothelioma

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that was once widely used in construction and manufacturing due to its heat resistance and durability. However, prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health risks, including lung diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Primary exposure occurs when individuals directly handle asbestos-containing materials, prevalent in construction and industrial settings. Secondary asbestos exposure refers to unintentional exposure through contact with those who work in the mining of asbestos or regularly handle asbestos-containing products, as listed by the U.S. Environmental[...]

What Is the Truck Accident Claim Process?

Whenever you are involved in a crash with a truck, the aftermath can be traumatizing and confusing. You may be unsure exactly what happened, you may be injured, and you know that you want to file a claim against the truck that hit you. But you might not know where to start. What is the truck accident claim process, and how do you know if you’re making the right choices to ensure the success of your case? In this post, we’ll lay out an easy-to-follow guide for what[...]

The Impact of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure on Family Members of Asbestos Workers

Asbestos exposure is the single known cause of mesothelioma, a rare, incurable cancer. If you are a mesothelioma patient who was exposed to asbestos through no fault of your own, you may qualify for compensation, but you’ll need the help a California mesothelioma lawyer provides. You are entitled to compensation if you have inhaled asbestos and you suffer from mesothelioma because a manufacturer, contractor, property owner, or employer was negligent. Mesothelioma victims may be compensated for their medical expenses, lost earnings, and related damages. Who May Develop Mesothelioma?[...]

How Can Mesothelioma Patients Access the Latest Treatments?

Exposure to asbestos is the sole cause of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma victims have the legal right to receive compensation from the party responsible for their asbestos exposure, but to recover their compensation, victims will need help from a California mesothelioma lawyer. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer. It may take as long as five decades to develop as malignant cancer cells form, usually in the lining of the abdomen or chest. When mesothelioma is detected, doctors frequently recommend aggressive treatment. In the United States, about eight percent of those diagnosed[...]

How Did the EPA Act To Protect the Public from Exposure to Chrysotile Asbestos?

Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle material for its fire-resistant properties, is now recognized as a severe health hazard. Its microscopic fibers, when inhaled, can cause serious respiratory issues, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. In response to this public health crisis, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has undertaken various measures over the years to mitigate the risks associated with asbestos exposure. In this post, we’ll explore the actions taken by the EPA, including the 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), to safeguard the public from the[...]

Do I Qualify for Compensation From an Asbestos Trust Fund?

You recently received a mesothelioma diagnosis, and in talking with your doctors about how to best treat it, you've come to realize that while insurance may cover most standardized treatment options, they won't cover anything that they deem to be experimental -- which is what you need. In looking for ways to cover mesothelioma treatments that your insurance may not or that you can't afford out of pocket, you might have heard about asbestos trust funds. If you're wondering if you qualify for compensation from an asbestos best[...]

How To Tell if Your Popcorn Ceiling Contains Asbestos

You're renovating or redecorating a home, and you want to modernize its aesthetic. As a contractor or someone who restores older homes, you know that the way things were once constructed is no longer considered the safest way to do it. Among other questions, this may lead you to wonder, "How can you tell if your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos?" We'll do our best to address this inquiry below. What To Know About This Toxic Mineral and Its Use in Construction If your home was constructed before 1990,[...]

EPA Bans Ongoing and Future Use of Asbestos

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a finalized rule regarding asbestos earlier this week. The March 18 news release shared by the EPA outlined a ban on current and future use of asbestos in our country. The prohibition of the naturally occurring mineral specifically applies to chrysotile, the sole remaining type of asbestos fiber that was still allowed to be imported into our country for use in manufacturing projects. This new rule will form part of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). That federal chemical safety[...]

Why Aren’t Side Underride Guards Required by Law?

When you’re driving near a semi-truck, you’ve probably seen the metal bar attached to the back of the trailer that hangs lower to the ground. That’s called an underride guard, or more specifically, a Mansfield Bar, and attaches to the rear suspension of a semi’s trailer to prevent cars from slipping under the back of the truck after a collision. This safety device was named after actress Jayne Mansfield, who died in 1967 when the car she was riding in rear-ended a semi-truck, killing her, her driver, and[...]

Truck No-Zones and How to Avoid Them

As a passenger car driver, you know that if you attempt to look either to the front or behind you as you make a turn, pass someone, or back up, you have to account for your vehicle's blind spots. Well, large trucks have these too. We want to share more about these truck no-zones and how to avoid them. So, keep reading below where we'll do that. What To Know About Tractor-Trailers' Blind Spots? Any sized truck will have its respective areas that, if smaller vehicles enter them,[...]

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