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Asbestos Exposure

What are the procedures to reduce asbestos exposure in Ohio?

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | May 26, 2021 | Asbestos, Asbestos Exposure

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...

Two reasons to put together an estate plan after asbestos exposure

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | Mar 19, 2021 | Asbestos, Asbestos Exposure, Asbestos-Related Deaths, Asbestos/Mesothelioma, Estate Planning

A cancer diagnosis resulting from asbestos exposure affects the life of the patient and their loved ones. Once you address your health needs, it is important to update or create an estate plan. Two of the biggest reasons to have an estate plan are 1) having the...

SlideShare offers guidance after a mesothelioma diagnosis

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | Apr 25, 2019 | Asbestos Exposure

Our firm recently published a SlideShare that provides helpful information for mesothelioma victims and their families. Learn which industries exposed workers to deadly asbestos fibers. We will help you fight for compensation for your losses, compensation that can be...

Will you be exposed to asbestos during your home renovation?

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | Jan 7, 2019 | Asbestos Exposure

You may choose to do your next home renovation project yourself to save money and build pride in homeownership. When homeowners choose to renovate older homes, they may not know of hidden dangers and may unknowingly expose themselves to asbestos.Asbestos is a...

Talc linked to asbestos-related cancer: Are you at risk?

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | Jul 23, 2018 | Asbestos Exposure

Do you regularly use talc powder? A recent case might make you reconsider your daily routine. Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay nearly $5 billion to a group of women who claimed its Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products caused them to develop cancer.The...

An answer to WHY asbestos leads to cancer

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | Mar 9, 2018 | Asbestos Exposure

Scientists recently discovered the true cause of asbestos-related cancers. It's not the asbestos fibers themselves; it's what the fibers do once they are in a person's lungs.Why does this distinction matter? Those suffering from mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer...

The scent of caution

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | Jan 8, 2018 | Asbestos Exposure

A machine shop has a particular smell. It is a mix of burning steel, oil and ozone from the circuits that run the oldest machines. For many, it is an unpleasant smell, but for machinists, mechanics and many of the Ohioans who work in manufacturing, it's like coming...

How do I know if my home contains asbestos?

On Behalf of Kelley & Ferraro, LLP | Nov 7, 2017 | Asbestos Exposure

If you live in a house built prior to 1980, chances are good that at least some of the building materials in your home contain asbestos. Asbestos was used extensively for many years, especially in manufacturing and construction, because of its strength and...