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Asbestos
Could Johnson & Johnson’s history help your talc cancer claim?
Talcum powder was once a bathroom essential. Parents would advise their children to put it in their underwear before gym class or after a shower to fight sweat and odor. Given that people referred to it as "baby powder," it is not surprising that many parents also...
How small are asbestos particles?
One of the challenging things about asbestos is that the particles are incredibly small. People who are tearing out old tiles or insulation often wonder if they're going to be able to spot asbestos if it's contained in those products. They assume that they’ll see it...
Do you have mesothelioma?: What to know about asbestos trusts
As someone suffering from mesothelioma, your doctor has already explained how your condition will likely progress -- and you know that treatment isn’t cheap. Providing for your own needs and the needs of your family isn’t easy, but an asbestos trust may help. How...
PIRG calls for a complete ban on asbestos in the U.S.
The United States Public Interest Group (U.S. PIRG), a national nonprofit organization focused on effectuating change in Washington, D.C., announced their efforts to convince lawmakers to support a bill that would finally fully ban the use of asbestos in the U.S. They...
What is secondary exposure to asbestos exposure?
Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, a chronic lung disease that results in lung tissue scarring, and other diseases. Most people suffering from mesothelioma acquired it on the job before regulations on the use of asbestos were put in place. However,...
Why was asbestos used in the first place?
For all of the suffering asbestos has inflicted on the public, it's natural to wonder why it was ever used in the first place. A brief look at the history of the substance reveals not only its useful properties but also the negligence surrounding its use that has...
Asbestos: A common link among several health conditions
Every state has people who have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is naturally found in nature, but it’s usually harmless there, since it’s not in the air. Unfortunately, asbestos was used widely in building materials and products, so if it is present when a building...
Asbestos found in products marketed for consumers, kids
In recent months, the Environmental Working Group — a nonprofit organization that advocates against the dangers of asbestos — examined 21 samples of cosmetics and personal grooming items on the market. Included were makeup kits for children. What they found was...
Has your family faced secondary asbestos exposure?
For years you went to work each day to earn enough to provide for your family. Yet, if you were exposed to asbestos at work, you may have also caused your family irreparable harm. You might have brought asbestos home Nowadays, employers are obliged to ensure...