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...
Asbestos Exposure & Claims
Can I still be exposed to asbestos in my home?
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...
What are the procedures to reduce asbestos exposure in Ohio?
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 exposure remains top risk factor for mesothelioma
A rare but very serious cancer called mesothelioma most often strikes people with a history of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a mineral that was used throughout the 20th century to make fire-resistant materials for industry and construction. Workers handling asbestos...
Two medical advances may help those with asbestos related cancers
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...
Two reasons to put together an estate plan after asbestos exposure
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...
Asbestos, a word no one wants to be associated with
Recently, a town in Quebec voted to change its name because its current name is a word no one in Ohio or anywhere else in the world wants to be associated with any longer. Starting in December, Asbestos, Quebec will be renamed Val-des-Sources, which means valley of...
Metropolitan Transportation Authority facing asbestos allegations
Ohio was supposed to have been the destination location for an environmental company reportedly hired to remove toxic waste from Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) sites in another state between 2010 and 2016. MTA says it signed a contract with the...
Ohio students could be at risk for asbestos exposure
A safe learning environment should always be a priority, but many Ohio students attend schools that pose serious health risks. Amid crumbling infrastructure are problems with drinking water, lead paint and even asbestos. This means that there is an entire...
Asbestos: School superintendent accused of hiding information
Ohio schools are obligated to provide information, training and equipment to keep faculty, students and visitors to school properties as safe as possible at all times. In a neighboring state, a former school superintendent and other officials are facing felony charges...