Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to consider where your asbestos exposure may have occurred. Navy veterans were often exposed during their service, causing them to develop mesothelioma decades later....
We often hear about asbestos exposure from working in certain jobs or industries, so it can be easy to forget that asbestos can be found in our homes, as well. Although newer homes today are built with products that do not contain asbestos, older homes may still put...
In Washington, Oregon, throughout the United States and all over the globe, concerns about asbestos and the dangers it presents for illness, disease and death are still sparking calls to action. The subject can be confusing because the risks are known but many...
In Washington, many people earn their living in the automotive industry. Many work as a mechanic or with auto parts. Since most everyone has an automobile, this is a necessary and lucrative line of work. However, there are always dangers with this type of industry due...
Asbestos is a substance historically found in many household and industrial materials, from insulation, floor tiles, and shingles, to brake pads and drywall joint compound. It can be found in homes, buildings, construction sites, factories, and automotive repair...
After tracking down that long sought-after 1969 Pontiac Firebird, you prepare to remake it, removing the rusted parts and ripping away the upholstery in a restoration project expected to last several months. Restoring classic cars is more than hobby from some people....
If a person is exposed to asbestos, he or she may not realize that it can cause significant health problems. Some of the effects of exposure may not be immediately apparent, but there are signs an individual can look for. Asbestos exposure overview When a person...
Workers in paper mills face many on-the-job risks that are inherent in any type of factory work. While it is easy to see how working with heavy machinery with many moving parts can cause an injury, there is a serious danger that may go unseen in paper mills: asbestos...
A $36.5 million verdict in favor of an Oregon man seriously ill due to exposure to asbestos should continue to wake up companies about the dangers of this mineral. These companies cannot avoid punishment for causing heartache for thousands of families throughout the...
By now, most people in Oregon and Washington know that asbestos is a dangerous cancer-causing substance. However, for many reasons, it has taken time for people to realize the harmful effects of asbestos. Many people in the region therefore may have been exposed to...
