Ohio residents who work in certain industries already know that they could end up contracting an illness from the substances and chemicals around them on the job. They and their employers take measures to ensure their safety. When it comes to asbestos exposure, this...
Asbestos Exposure & Claims
People can still suffer asbestos exposure even in 2018
How is it that a toxic substance whose use was largely banned decades ago could continue to pose a health risk? Asbestos exposure still occurs even in 2018 because many structures and products used here in Ohio and elsewhere still contain the substance. In many cases,...
Talc linked to asbestos-related cancer: Are you at risk?
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...
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...
No joke: Asbestos used as a punchline to sell candy
Buying an ad on the back cover of the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is expensive. But the joke that Snickers used this year was pretty cheap.A blonde model is pictured wearing a pink bikini over a white hazmat suit and a respirator mask on her face. The...
Did company put its employees at risk of asbestos exposure?
Most Ohio construction workers are aware that risks come with working on renovation or demolition projects. One of those risks is asbestos exposure since many buildings requiring demolition or renovation contain the toxic substance. If those materials are not handled...
Cities should protect their citizens from asbestos exposure
Whether here in Ohio or elsewhere, cities are tasked with protecting their citizens from all manner of dangers. This is done through numerous avenues such as providing emergency services, maintaining public roadways and not purposely exposing residents to toxic...
Asbestos exposure continues to be a risk to human health
Many people believed that the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act signed into law in 2016 would improve environmental conditions by shoring up the Toxic Substances Control Act. The TSCA left much to be desired when it came to protecting human health from risks...
Could asbestos exposure result from fires?
In addition to the flames, the smoke created by fires can present certain dangers. Smoke inhalation on its own can cause substantial damage to a victim, but when other chemicals or toxic substances mix with the smoke, the results could be devastating for his or her...
Mesothelioma patients could participate in cancer device trials
Approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, and some may be here in Ohio. At present, no cure for this condition exists, but patients can undergo traditional cancer treatments in an attempt to prolong their lives. Even so, researchers,...