September 11, 2013
Do you know what mesothelioma and the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center have to do with one another? Let’s take a look at our latest asbestos infographic to find out the ways: Click the infographic above to see and share at full size. If you were present on the day the twin [...]
September 10, 2013
Any California homeowner thinking about a remodeling job has many things to worry about with their project. They may be concerned about the cost, and with the slowly recovering residential real estate market, whether they will be able to recover the cost of the project when they sell their home. They may be worried about [...]
September 4, 2013
Have you heard of the recent asbestos discovery at Coolidge Elementary School in Binghamton, New York ? In late July, asbestos was found in the basement crawl space of one of the school buildings. Summer activities at the school were halted and a plan to remove the asbestos is being formed. Do you worry about [...]
September 3, 2013
Combat veterans of the U.S. military are entitled to the respect they receive. They demonstrated their selflessness in missions and deployments throughout the world. And today, some continue to possess that same attitude. When it comes to a disease like mesothelioma, they resist claiming the compensation they are owed for the devastating consequence of asbestos [...]
September 2, 2013
Happy Labor Day! You probably have your swim suit and sunscreen out and ready for a fun day off of work, but do you know why you aren’t working today? Labor day was created by the United States labor movement in 1882 and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers1. Laborers [...]
August 30, 2013
Until U.S. asbestos use was halted in the 1970’s, the families of workers exposed to asbestos at their jobsites received frequent doses of secondary exposure. Whether it was from a ‘welcome-home’ hug or the laundry to be done during the week, secondary exposure is a main cause of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. If you [...]
August 28, 2013
Were you wondering how asbestos fibers made their way from a factory, mine, or other job site and into the workers’ homes? Relive the short and deadly journey within our newest asbestos infographic: (click the infographic above to view and share at full size) Although it was a short journey from workplace to home, it [...]
August 27, 2013
Asbestos exposure can eventually lead to asbestosis and mesothelioma, two diseases that frequently results in the death of the victim. They develop from the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which become trapped in the lungs and cause damage to the lining. The progression is often from asbestosis and then deadly mesothelioma, a cancer that has extremely [...]
August 26, 2013
If you have been keeping up with the facts on our website, you might already be aware of the connection between asbestos and mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer that most often develops in the linings of the lungs, abdomen, and heart. While asbestos was once widely used and praised by the United States as [...]
