Any oncologist can tell you with confidence: the construction industry is plagued is asbestos exposure. Asbestos was used to manufacture construction materials because of its tensile strength and ability to resist heat and insulate electrical surfaces. In fact, asbestos at one point in history was praised for its ability to make buildings safer, which is […]
Top 5 Personal Injury Resources
1. Personal Injury Claims Personal injury covers a very wide range of accidents and injuries for which you can recover compensation. Car accidents, slip and fall, swimming pool accidents, and nursing home negligence are just a few examples of the types of cases that fall under personal injury. Personal injury damages can include medical expenses, […]
Asbestos Exposure Among Shipyard Workers
If inhaled, tiny asbestos fibers can cause a world of trouble within the human respiratory system. Without knowing it, victims of exposure can develop serious diseases, such as mesothelioma. Symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can often take decades to appear, meaning many of those exposed to asbestos have long since retired by the time they are […]