United States faces Third Wave of asbestos disease Twenty-five years ago, a group of scientists, union officials and doctors met to discuss asbestos disease. The 1990 convention recognized that while some of the threat of asbestos exposure had been reduced due to regulations put in place decades ago, a looming danger remained. Initially, asbestos affected those […]
Be a quitter this November
Be a quitter this November Every year, the third Thursday of November is designated by the American Cancer Society as ‘The Great American Smokeout.’ The day is used to encourage smokers to quit, even for a day, and embrace a healthier life for themselves and those around them. Beginning in 1977, the Great American Smokeout […]
Secondhand asbestos exposure poses threat to workers’ families
Secondhand asbestos exposure poses threat to workers’ families In the early 1970s, a series of lawsuits forced companies to admit responsibility for exposing workers to the carcinogen known as asbestos. Used as insulation, tiling, roofing and more, this fiber was found all around steel mills, chemical and power plants, putting hundreds of thousands of workers at […]
Asbestos-related lung cancer aids in killing 15,000 Americans each year
Asbestos-related lung cancer aids in killing 15,000 Americans each year As the number two cause of death for adults in the United States, cancer remains a very real threat for many. An average 1,600 Americans die each day from cancer with almost two million new cases diagnosed each year. Statistics show one in two men […]
May Day marks bloody history for workers rights in United States
May Day marks bloody history for workers rights in United States The first day of May is globally known as May Day or International Worker’s Day. While cities around the world, such as Jakarta, Istanbul, Bangkok, Berlin and Moscow, hold protests and demonstrations to celebrate, the holiday sees little recognition in the United States. Some […]
Workers Memorial Day: Mourn for the dead, fight for the living
Workers Memorial Day: Mourn for the dead, fight for the living For many, going to work is an everyday task completed without fear of injury or death. Men and women sit at their desks, finishing necessary assignments and returning home to relax or spend time with their family. For others, that reassurance does not exist. […]
RECENT RESULTS
We just resolved a trial group of 6 mesothelioma cases with great success. We obtained $1.4 million for a 69 year old glass plant worker; $1.75 million for an 80 year old steelworker; $2 million for a 77 year old aluminum plant worker and almost $3 million for a 69 year old boilermaker. Although we […]
Dangerous loophole found in fracking practice
Dangerous loophole found in fracking practice Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is closely monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce the strictest safety codes. Unfortunately, sometimes these regulations have loopholes. Fracking involves injecting a chemical cocktail into the ground at high-pressure rates to release hydrocarbons from the shale below. The mixture varies in its composition, with a […]
Asbestos: Past risk or future threat?
Asbestos: Past risk or future threat? Most people never think or worry about asbestos. Once deemed a miracle fiber, the substance’s use was largely eradicated after OSHA came into existence. What many don’t realize is the lasting effects of the carcinogen. At one time before the dangers were realized, asbestos appeared in a variety of manufactured […]
Recent rulings discipline careless asbestos handling
Recent rulings discipline careless asbestos handling Three recent verdicts represent the lack of care still associated with asbestos removal. In each case, the defendants either performed botched removal jobs or exposed workers to the deadly fibers without proper protection. During the demolition of a vacant public housing facility in Buffalo, New York, two city inspectors […]