Occupational exposure to asbestos is not limited to simply shipyards and power plants. Asbestos exposure can, unfortunately, occur in almost any industry where older fixtures are not maintained or asbestos containing materials are handled or utilized. The nature of asbestos is such that its applications...

Oil refinery workers may have been exposed to high levels of asbestos on a daily basis. These major oil refineries across the country represent a growing list of refineries where our clients have been exposed to asbestos. In addition to airborne asbestos exposure, the tradesmen who worked at these oil...

The brave men and women serving their country in Iraq are presented with a number of occupational hazards: the threat of enemy attack, uncomfortable living conditions, extreme heat and weather circumstances, and more. Few people, however, are aware of another occupational danger faced by United States...

An enormous amount of asbestos exposure has occurred in New York City and state due to the high concentration of industrial areas and high population. Every year, hundreds of New York citizens are diagnosed with the deadly cancer known as mesothelioma (the most common form of this cancer is known as...

There are still many aspects of asbestos that are being researched. A known fact about asbestos exposure is that almost all cases are work related. Those who were exposed in their work environment had first hand contact with the material. The inhalation or ingestion of these fibers was very common and...

Asbestos was used for many purposes prior to its federal ban in the late 1970’s. In fact, asbestos use was incredibly widespread up until the time its relationship with cancer and respiratory illness became evident. Still, its use was so common that it remained in many of the fixtures for which...