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Asbestos - Overview Of History And Uses

The word asbestos is derived from a Greek term meaning “inextinguishable”. It describes at least 6 different naturally occurring types of fibrou...

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Asbestos Terms Glossary

Alimta (pemetrexed for injection) Alimta is a new cancer drug used to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. Alimta is given w...

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Choosing an Asbestos Lawyer

Choosing an attorney for any legal problem can be difficult but choosing an asbestos attorney can be even more challenging because of the nature of ...

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Consulting an Asbestos Lawyer

If you’ve worked around or with Asbestos, you probably already know the danger you’re in regarding your health.  For this reason (even if you h...

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EPA Asbestos Hazards

Asbestos has been used in building materials, paper products, plastics, and other products. Exposure mainly occurs in indoor air where it may be rel...

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Filing an Asbestos Claim

The process of filing an asbestos claim starts with finding an experienced attorney. This should be someone who is familiar with the specific regulat...

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How Do Laws / Regulations Protect Asbestos Victims & Prevent Further Harm?

The dangers of asbestos inhalation have been known for a very long time. However, companies that manufactured and used this hazardous product were a...

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Locations of Asbestos

Asbestos Exposure Asbestos exposure occurs primarily through inhalation of fibrous dust. Asbestos ...

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Testing for Asbestos

A short article describing common places asbestos is found, and ways to go about testing for asbestos. Closing on obtaining legal help for asbestos ex...

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Did You Know?

The automotive industry uses asbestos in vehicle brakeshoes and clutch pads. More than 5,000 products contain or have contained asbestos. Auto repair & brake repair mechanics can be at risk.

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