Asbestos Exposure & Claims

In Cleveland, Ohio, firefighters risk their lives to rescue others from devastating fires. They face the potential of serious burns while on the job, and they may even face exposure to asbestos. Firefighters' risks of asbestos should be reduced while they work. What...

We have all heard of the dangers of second-hand smoke and how exposure can increase the risk of lung and other cancers. But does the same hold true for other dangerous products? When it comes to asbestos exposure, the answer is often yes. What is second-hand asbestos...

In cases involving negligence, the jury often sides with the victim. However, there are some cases in Ohio when the corporation sues the alleged victims and wins. Recently, several asbestos cases have become well known and have ended with surprising outcomes. The...

Asbestos has been found in multiple roofing materials handled by workers in Ohio and the wider United States, which has led to an unknown number of serious injuries and premature deaths. If you or a loved one have been exposed to, and injured by, asbestos, you might...

Asbestos is a group of six minerals that have proven highly fire-resistant. Due to this property, asbestos was long-valued in the construction industry and used as part of many building materials. For instance, asbestos was once used in ceilings, siding, insulation,...

We know that secondary smoke from cigarettes can cause cancer. We also know that third-hand exposure, exposure to the chemicals from smoking that are on a smoker’s clothing and furniture, is also dangerous. A recent case dug into whether the same held true with...

Although many people are aware that are closely related, you may be unaware that you can still be exposed to asbestos in your Ohio home. This is especially true if you live in an older home. Today, most building products do not contain asbestos and those that do must...

Asbestos exposure is a very real fear, especially for auto mechanics who might be working on older cars. The Environmental Protection Agency has found that asbestos might be found in some brake and clutch parts within cars, that often cannot be detected with the naked...

Asbestos related cancers are often aggressive. In advanced cases, surgery and chemotherapy to treat the cancer may not be an option. In these situations, the patient may struggle to find a medical treatment plan to help them beat the cancer. A recent medical...