Ohio homeowners who want to renovate their homes may want to use caution. Older homes here in the state could present a danger to them that they may not be aware of until it's too late. There was a time when a toxic material played a significant role in the...
Asbestos-Related Deaths
What does shoulder pain have to do with asbestos exposure?
The wide array of symptoms that could allude to mesothelioma may never cease to amaze sufferers of the disease. Whether they suffered from asbestos exposure here in Ohio or elsewhere, many people watched their body for symptoms of this rare cancer for years, probably...
A home’s ceiling could put owners at risk of asbestos exposure
Many Ohio homebuyers believe that older homes were built to last and have a certain charm. That may be true, but older homes may also contain building materials that builders no longer use due to their toxic nature. For instance, "popcorn" or "cottage cheese"...
The EPA makes a move to reduce asbestos exposure
Even now, in 2019, people across the country, including here in Ohio, continue to suffer from illnesses such as mesothelioma, which is almost exclusively caused by a toxic substance that people have known causes conditions such as this for a long time. Asbestos...
Coming to terms with the diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness
After working around asbestos for years, some Ohio residents hoped they would escape the repercussions. Sadly, far too many people still suffer from medical conditions related to this toxic substance. One illness that rarely comes with a good prognosis is...
Take precautions to limit asbestos exposure in the workplace
Even though this toxic substance is recognized as a carcinogen and is not used as widely as it was in the past, it still exists in many Ohio workplaces. For instance, construction workers who do demolition work could easily find themselves facing asbestos exposure....
New report could lead to more asbestos litigation for J&J
Johnson & Johnson has been in the news lately due to claims that its baby talcum powder causes cancer. The company has already spent time defending itself in asbestos litigation, but a recent report could cause a rise in the amount of time J&J will spend in...
Investigation regarding fraud may jeopardize asbestos litigation
Some may say that certain businesses across the country, including some here in Ohio, continue to try to keep victims from receiving the compensation they deserve. Even for those involved in or contemplating asbestos litigation, their path to restitution for illnesses...
Is there ever a time when asbestos exposure is safe?
Perhaps the only time is when it is not airborne. The only asbestos exposure that may not be dangerous to the health of Ohio residents might be when it is not exposed. Otherwise, this potential killer silently waits to be exposed to air where it can be inhaled and...
Woman claims asbestos exposure killed her father
After working hard all of their lives, some Ohio residents end up finding out that they suffer from an illness derived from their work environments. They may go through their lives believing that they escaped the serious health consequences arising out of asbestos...