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The Sooner You Take Action the Better

By | Published December 18, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

People who contract mesothelioma or asbestosis after prolonged direct or secondary exposure to toxic substances are entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering — if they can prove their cases in court. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, you have two years from the date you discovered your injury to file Read More

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For Your Best Chances in an Asbestos-Related Lawsuit, Go Local!

By | Published November 19, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

If you or a loved one is newly diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, it’s hard to know where to turn. Once your medical needs are addressed, you’ll need to get the wheels in motion to seek compensation from those responsible for your disease. You probably have seen the television commercials about asbestos claims and may Read More

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Handymen Beware: Protect Your Family From Asbestos

By | Published November 12, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

If you considered yourself a “Mr. or Ms. Fix-It,” there was probably almost nothing you could not tackle with a little help from the local hardware store. The problem is, up until the early 1980s, asbestos-containing materials could be found in everything from roofing and siding shingles to vermiculite insulation, vinyl flooring, textured paint and Read More

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What is a Medicare Lien and How Does it Work?

By | Published October 10, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | 1 Comment

A Medicare lien results when Medicare makes a “conditional payment” for healthcare, even though a liability claim is in process that could eventually result in payment for the same care, as is the case with many asbestos-related illnesses. The conditional payment keeps the Medicare-covered victim from having to pay for care while the liability claim Read More

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What Are OSHA’s Current Regulations for Asbestos?

By | Published September 26, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Despite the well-known dangers of asbestos, it is still frequently encountered in various industries. For example, mechanics may be exposed to asbestos when performing brake and clutch repairs. Construction workers can be exposed if they disturb asbestos material during the renovation or demolition of buildings. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces the following Read More

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Even If Your Asbestos Exposure Was Decades Ago, It Is Not Too Late to File a Claim

By | Published September 23, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Symptoms of and diseases caused by asbestos exposure may not arise until decades later. In 2012, a Pennsylvania couple filed an asbestos mass tort claim for injuries sustained as a result of the husband’s asbestos exposure that began in the 1950s. Some important aspects of this case include the following: The plaintiff worked as a Read More

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What Exactly Is Asbestos?

By | Published September 19, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | 1 Comment

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “asbestos” is a commercial term for six naturally occurring fibrous minerals. These minerals have qualities that make them ideal for certain commercial products. Asbestos is resistant to chemical and thermal degradation. It is also fire proof and basically indestructible. As a result, it has been Read More

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Asbestos Exposure in Hamilton, New Jersey

By | Published September 16, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Chemical company W.R. Grace operated a plant in Hamilton, New Jersey that manufactured insulation, fireproofing, and other products using vermiculite ore mined by W.R. Grace in Libby, Montana. The vermiculite, however, was known to contain tremolite, a dangerous form of asbestos. The Hamilton plant was one of several similar plants around the country that received Read More

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Congress Seeks to Delay Compensation for Asbestos Victims

By | Published September 9, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Millions of U.S. workers have been injured or killed due to asbestos exposure, whose risks were often concealed by companies more concerned with profit than the welfare of human beings. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives recently introduced the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act (FACT) of 2013, an innocuously named bill that would make it Read More

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What You Can Do After Being Exposed to Asbestos

By | Published September 5, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Whether you show any symptoms of asbestos exposure or not, if you have been exposed to asbestos in the past, it’s important to get regular follow-ups with qualified medical professionals in the interest of early detection and intervention. Lung cancer and mesothelioma are commonly associated with asbestos exposure. However, there are a wide range of Read More

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