Asbestos Laws & Regulations
Companies Have Been Concealing The Dangers of Asbestos for Decades
Asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer continue to be the top causes of occupational sickness and mortality in the United States. Thousands of people who were exposed decades ago are now being diagnosed. The time between exposure to asbestos and illness development can span decades. Those exposed 20 or more years ago…
Read MoreAsbestos Containing Products That Don’t Require Warning Labels
Asbestos-containing materials are primarily used in construction and insulation, but they may also be found in many types of consumer goods. While intact, asbestos is not a hazard, but if disturbed, an individual could develop mesothelioma or lung cancer if repeatedly exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Most Americans may think the federal government banned all…
Read MoreAre Asbestos Hazards Lurking in Places We Believe Are Safe?
Places that most Americans think of as safe may hold a hidden danger of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a deadly mineral fiber that can only be positively identified with a particular type of microscope. Asbestos was added to various products to provide strength, heat insulation, and fire resistance. However, asbestos has been determined to cause…
Read MoreGovernment Roles in Asbestos Regulation
Despite the deadly effects of asbestos use on people and the environment, asbestos has not been banned in the United States. Numerous attempts have been made by government agencies to regulate asbestos use by making it harder to obtain, restricting imports, and regulating handling and removal. Since mining operations stopped in 2002, America has relied…
Read MoreLatest Developments in Asbestos Litigation
Asbestos exposes people to carcinogenic health risks when it becomes airborne. Despite warnings and efforts to ban the use of asbestos, it remains legal in the United States. Many who have a suffered severe illness or mourned the loss of loved ones from asbestos-related diseases have instituted litigation against the companies responsible for its manufacture…
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