Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused exclusively by asbestos exposure, which affects the lining of the lungs or stomach of those who have worked in or around materials containing asbestos. There is much misinformation out there regarding asbestos exposure and what affected individuals can do if they...
Read MoreMaryland Appeals Court Overturns $5 Million Asbestos Verdict
A Maryland court recently overturned a previous $5 million verdict, stating that the Georgia-Pacific Corporation was not responsible for illnesses suffered by household members of workers who were exposed to asbestos at the company’s plants over 50 years ago. The court stated that Georgia-Pacific was not obligated to warn family members of employees working for...
Read MoreVirginia Supreme Court Decision Reversing $17.5 Million Asbestos Verdict Still Stands
On June 10, the US Supreme Court declined to accept the appeal of a case dealing with the duty of ship owners to intervene in protecting the safety of shipyard workers. The court’s decision means that a previous decision by the Virginia Supreme Court that vacated a $17.5 million verdict against ExxonMobil Corp. will...
Read MoreWorkers Throw Asbestos Tiles in Open Dumpster
Virginia Beach residents are worried that more than just spring may be in the air. Workers remodeling a grocery store in Virginia Beach alarmed residents when they threw asbestos-ridden floor tiles in an uncovered and unsealed dumpster. Residents are worried that the wind could easily disperse the asbestos fibers in an open container. Once...
Read MorePreventing an Exposure to Asbestos Before You Get Sick
An exposure to asbestos can be a serious and sometimes fatal accident. Many victims do not know when or how long they were exposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure can happen at home, work, or even visiting family and friends. A Washington, D.C. asbestos lawyer can help you if you have been a victim...
Read MoreCatching Asbestos Issues Early In Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) recently confirmed the presence of asbestos in its Washington, D.C., headquarters building. Efforts are underway to eliminate the cause of the asbestos. The fact that this problem was discovered and that employees were notified does have a positive aspect. However, because asbestos exposure has been proven to cause many...
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