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Mesothelioma incidence rates remain steady despite dramatic decline in asbestos use

May 1, 2013

Mesothelioma incidence rate steady

The use of asbestos within the United States has been reduced dramatically in recent decades, but the incidence of mesothelioma cancer has remained stubbornly and hauntingly steady. Read the rest of this entry »

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The history of asbestos: Then & now

April 4, 2013

Every year, the first week of April is known as Asbestos Awareness Week. Asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous material, is a known human carcinogen and has been linked as a cause to asbestos-related cancers and mesothelioma. Despite such serious results from exposure to this mineral, asbestos is still not banned completely in the United States and many other countries. The purpose of Asbestos Awareness Week is to raise awareness and promote education about the dangers of asbestos, the legislation surrounding asbestos and asbestos exposure victims, and education about asbestos-related disease. Read the rest of this entry »

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Autoworkers remain at risk for asbestos exposure

February 22, 2013

Press Release: Sokolove Law

Auto show season is in full swing and the nation’s automakers are busily showcasing their hottest, most coveted cars to get consumers revved and ready to step into the showroom. Read the rest of this entry »

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I could have been exposed to asbestos through my hair dryer?

February 18, 2013

02/18/2013 // Chicago, IL, USA // Cooney & Conway // Jessica McNeil // (press release)

CHICAGO, IL – (News: asbestos attorney news) — Most people are aware of the common places where asbestos has been found, such as in insulation, drywall, and automotive parts. But asbestos has shown up in some lesser-known and somewhat surprising places too. As a result, in the past, some people may have unknowingly exposed themselves to asbestos, which can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis, while doing chores around the home or using everyday products. Read the rest of this entry »

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Asbestos use in power plants puts construction workers at risk of malignant mesothelioma

October 26, 2012

A coroner in Great Britain is voicing concern about the number of construction workers at a nuclear power plant who have died of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of respiratory cancer linked to exposure to asbestos. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cancer care costs expected to soar through this decade

October 2, 2012

Cancer-related medical costs are expected to soar in the coming decade, making it more important than ever for mesothelioma victims to seek compensation for their asbestos-related disease. Read the rest of this entry »

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Improper asbestos handling puts workers and public at risk of Mesothelioma

October 1, 2012

Asbestos is a recognized carcinogen that causes life-threatening respiratory disease including mesothelioma and asbestosis when inhaled or swallowed. Federal regulations govern the handling, transportation and disposal of asbestos-containing materials during demolition and asbestos removal projects. Individuals and companies that disregard asbestos handling regulations may endanger workers’ health, public health and face serious penalties. Read the rest of this entry »

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Canada to stop opposing asbestos hazard listing

September 15, 2012

MONTREAL — Canada dropped Friday its longtime opposition to global restrictions on asbestos, dealing a blow to the country’s dying mining industry of the fire-resistant substance. Read the rest of this entry »

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Postscript to the asbestos dispute

September 14, 2012

Canada’s asbestos industry is effectively and finally shut down, with Industry Minister Christian Paradis’s announcement Friday that the Canadian government will no long oppose the listing of asbestos as a hazardous substance in the international Rotterdam Convention. Read the rest of this entry »

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Abandoning asbestos

September 14, 2012

A little less than a year ago, the House voted on an NDP motion that called on the Harper government to support the listing of asbestos as a hazardous chemical product under the Rotterdam Convention and provide measures to assist the transition of workers in the asbestos industry. The motion was defeated with the vast majority of Conservatives voting against. Read the rest of this entry »