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"...
Asbestos Exposure & Claims
Did tenants suffer from asbestos exposure?
Many of the buildings in Ohio have a rich history, but not all of it may be good. Living in an older apartment building could come with certain risks to the tenants. For instance, if the structure was built decades ago, the risk of asbestos exposure remains a concern....
What life may look like after a rare, asbestos-related cancer
One of the first things that people diagnosed with mesothelioma hear is that this particular condition is incurable, and often terminal. Nearly everyone who contracts this rare cancer does so through exposure to asbestos. Those fortunate enough to survive through...
What parts of the body are affected by asbestos-related cancer?
Ohio residents who suffered from asbestos exposure at some point in their lives could live for years, decades in fact, wondering whether that exposure will come back to haunt them. The possibility of contracting a rare asbestos-related cancer called mesothelioma could...
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...
The dangers of asbestos exposure were known for decades
There was a time when employers here in Ohio and across the country were not held to the same standards as they are today when it comes to keeping their workers safe. This is best illustrated by the fact that it appears numerous companies knew of the dangers of...
Asbestos continues to pour into the U.S., endangering lives
Even though governments and businesses know the risk, the U.S. imported more than double 2017's amount of raw asbestos in 2018. It was the most that has entered the country since 2013.A dangerous and deadly import Asbestos is a known carcinogen. The...
School children face asbestos exposure
One of the most terrifying things for Ohio parents may be to learn that their children are in danger at school. However, the danger is not always from a source one would expect. Parents of students attending one elementary school in another state were shocked to learn...
Don’t believe that asbestos litigation is a thing of the past
State and federal government agencies are tasked with continuously monitoring environmental factors across all industries. Over the years, this has resulted in the prohibition of most uses of certain chemicals and substances such as asbestos in order to protect human...