LegalView Releases News on Asbestos Contaminated Housing Project Where Crews Hid Asbestos Leak with Dirt
LegalView reported on its mesothelioma blog about an asbestos contamination that occurred in Miami during the construction of an affordable housing project. The project, now likely to cost five times the original estimate, was contaminated after crews clearing the area hid an asbestos leak with piles of dirt.
Bad Effects of Asbestos Exposure: Are They Myths?
Asbestos has been long used in different products mainly because of its flame-and heat resistance. When used as such, the substance is often mixed into cements or woven into fabric. It has great tensile strength which makes it appealing for manufacturers. Not many people realize the fact that asbestos has actually been used in ancient history. It is said that Charlemagne's tablecloth had asbestos woven into it and that it was actually cleaned by being thrown into the fire. It may seem that the material is entirely wonderful but it does have a sinister side. In this article, we will discuss the question about the bad effects of asbestos exposure, whether they are myths or not.
L&S Announce Steps to Protect Against Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Lewis and Sholnick have announced the publication of some simple precautionary steps can be taken to avoid high risk situations in regards to asbestos and mesothelioma.Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
LegalView Reports of Woman Allegedly Fired For Expressing Concerns with Asbestos-Tainted Flooring At Her Workplace
LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog with information of a woman who was allegedly fired for openly discussing her concerns with asbestos-tainted flooring. The woman, who works at a nursing home beauty salon, claims she was fired after she expressed anxiety with over her health because of potential asbestos exposure.
The Asbestos Disaster - Who Is To Blame
The ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians were all aware of the health dangers of asbestos. It seems strange that the asbestos industry in many parts of the world chose to ignore the risks.
The Mesothelioma Victims Center Encourages Victims Of Asbestos-Related Cancer To Avoid Help Web Sites That Are Little More Than Law Firm Referral Serv
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Center as a way for victims of Mesothelioma or their friends or family to get honest answers. According to the groups President, "our group has just expanded its service to include honest answers about steering victims away from law firms, that never actually do the Mesothelioma lawsuits or trials. They simply buy ads on the Internet saying they can help". According to Americas Watchdog, "in most cases its baloney, the law firm just wants a very, very big referral fee. So why should victims of Mesothelioma or their families call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First? According to Americas Watchdog, "its pretty simple, we will tell them the truth about treatment options, will make sure the victims o...
Choosing an Asbestos Cancer Attorney
Many, if not all people feel devastated if they learn that they have cancer because of something trivial like invisible fibers given off by their concrete walls. Still others will want justice for what they have experienced through no fault of their own.
LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Blog Readers with News of South African Ban on Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos
LegalView, on its mesothelioma blog, recently reported an asbestos ban on the use, manufacture and processing of the cancer-causing contaminant. Asbestos was mined for decades in South Africa and since the 1960s mesothelioma cancer and related illnesses have been associated with inhalation of the deadly fibers.
Asbestos: Lessons in Shame
How can a tiny mineral kill tens of thousands of people and cost industry billions of dollars? It's actually pretty simple when the mineral is a carcinogen called asbestos and companies tried to hide its dangers. Diseases caused by asbestos include: mesothelioma (http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com), lung cancer, and asbestosis.
LegalView Remains at the Forefront of Assisting Mesothelioma Patients as Florida Man Files Suit for Nearly 40 Years Asbestos Exposure
A Florida man, who for almost four decades claims to have been exposed to asbestos through various jobs, filed a lawsuit after being diagnosed with mesothelioma and LegalView reminds readers that it has a vast array of resources for people with similar situations.
Hospital fined for risking employee health with improper asbestos handling
The cost of properly disposing of asbestos can be high. But for a hospital to deliberately ignore safety precautions and expose its employees, patients, and their families to loose asbestos dust seems incredible in today's world, no matter what the motivation.
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Beasley Allen Law Firm Supports Asbestos Ban
Montgomery, AL (PRWeb) March 7, 2007 -- Tom Methvin, President of Beasley Allen Law Firm in Montgomery Alabama, announced the firm's support of the Ban Asbestos in America Act.
"Senator Patty Murray (D-WASH) has been working on this very important piece of legislation for over 5 years now and we support this amendment [to the Toxic Substances Control Act because we believe it addresses 3 very important issues - a complete ban of asbestos-containing products, research and treatment, and education," Tom said.
If enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in its current state, the bill would:
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Establish a ban on asbestos that would prohibit companies from manufacturing, processing or distributing asbestos-containing products;
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Earmark $1,000,000 each year for Mesothelioma research and treatment centers; and
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Implement a program to increase public awareness of the dangers posed by asbestos-containing products.
"Mesothelioma litigation has been highly politicized, but the simple fact is: Exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma and asbestosis. All you have to do is compare a map of locations that received asbestos shipments |Figure 1| to a map showing asbestos-related mortality rates |Figure 2|. The terrible truth just jumps out at you."
Ten thousand Americans die each year from mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-caused diseases - a number approaching 30 deaths per day - according to a detailed analysis of government mortality records and epidemiological studies. Even more disturbing is the fact that death from mesothelioma and asbestosis is on the rise. If the increase continues at its current rate we can expect 22,000 deaths from asbestosis and 35,000 deaths from mesothelioma over the next decade.
"Our law firm has handled mesothelioma lawsuits for many years now, so we have seen the devastating effects these asbestos-caused diseases have on families. We also have first-hand knowledge that the industry has hid the dangers associated with asbestos exposure for decades. Internal documents from the asbestos manufacturers themselves prove beyond any doubt that they are culpable for the death and great personal injury to their own employees."
"The documents noted above, however, show corporate knowledge of the dangers associates with exposure to asbestos dating back to 1934. In addition, the plaintiffs' bar will probably take the position - not unreasonably - that the documents are evidence of a corporate conspiracy to prevent asbestos workers from learning that their exposure to asbestos could kill them."
- Memo from a trustee of the Manville Trust, 1988 |Full Document|
The 1966 comments of the Director of Purchasing for Bendix Corporation (now part of Honeywell) capture the utter disregard of an industry for its workforce. This disdain is expressed over and over again in company documents spanning the past 60 years.
"...if you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products, why not die from it."
- 1966 Bendix Corporation letter |Full Document|
Tom Methvin is available for comments and can be reached at 800-898-2034.
Learn more about the current state of mesothelioma lawsuits.
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