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EPA: Restrictions made on use of heavy equipment in asbestos removal

Posted on March 13th, 2012 No Comments

Regulators with the Department of Energy have stated that the use of heavy machinery when removing asbestos-containing materials has been restricted during demolition projects out of the concern of those working.

The agreement was recently signed after the inspector general for the Environmental Protection Agency stated that the removal of asbestos at a Hanford building may have put workers at risk.

Asbestos used to be removed by hand, but sometimes heavy machinery is used to remove the paneling from buildings. This was always thought to be a safe way, but it has now been seen that the asbestos fibers  may crumble, which makes the fine enough to be inhaled.

If asbestos particles lodge into the lung, it can later form into an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma. If this has happened to you or a loved one, contact the asbestos exposure lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955.

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New York United Nations building to undergo asbestos removal

Posted on March 5th, 2012 No Comments

The United Nations headquarters in New York City will be undergoing a $2 billion renovation. Projects that will be done include the removal of the known carcinogen, asbestos, from the building.

Along with this, the building will also be replacing its windows in order to put in ‘blast-proof panes,’ an idea thought of because of terrorism concerns in the U.S., especially for UN compounds. During the renovation projects, there have been conflicts.

One complaint was filed by UN staff workers and stated that the renovation project broke promises when the asbestos removal was started before the employees were moved therefore, appropriate steps to protect workers’ health were not taken.

Asbestos is a toxic material that is known to cause rare lung cancer if inhaled into the lungs, which is why it is vital to make sure that the right steps are taken in a removal process. If you or  a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, contact the Mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Man’s family awarded $9 million in asbetos case

Posted on March 2nd, 2012 No Comments

The family of a man that died of an asbestos-related disease after working on a shipyard for years has been awarded nearly $9 million in an asbestos lawsuit.

According to officials in the case, the jury found that the company that employed the man for 37 years, John Crane Inc., was negligent.

The lawsuit claims that the company knew of the dangers associated with asbestos, but failed to warn employees and take necessary precautions to protect them. The settlement was awarded to the family for their loss and pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease as a result, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Nebraska insurance company files lawsuit against state of Montana

Posted on February 27th, 2012 No Comments

The state of Montana has now been sued by a Nebraska insurance company claiming that they are owed $16 million in order to cover asbestos lawsuit claims that came from residents in the town of Libby.

Most of the money went to an asbestos settlement filed by over a thousand residents of the town who claimed they developed asbestos-related diseases from working in a vermiculite mine in the town.

The insurer, National Idemnity Co., said that they are owed money from the state of Montana from payments that fell out of the company’s state insurance policy.

The claimants in this case said that the state knew that there was asbestos in the dust particles that could sicken the workers, but did not do anything about it. The payments are not to be taken from the claimants, but from the state.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and developed lung cancer as a result, you need representation on your side during this time that can help you take the legal action that is necessary. Contact the Mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Over 400 former dockyard workers file asbestos lawsuits in U.S.

Posted on February 24th, 2012 No Comments

Over 400 former dockyard workers have filed class action and individual asbestos lawsuits after being exposed to the known carcinogen while working on U.S. warships. The workers or their heirs are currently seeking compensation for these damages.

Many of the workers who were stationed at HM Drydocks, now known as the Malta Drydocks, have died after being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma.

Asbestos is the primary cause of the rare and aggressive lung cancer, mesothelioma. The cancer can have a delayed latency period for up to 50 years, which makes it very hard to treat.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma as a result, you need representation on your side. Contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955.

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Inspection shows that city garbage collection site collected asbestos

Posted on February 20th, 2012 No Comments

An Albuquerque garbage collection center accepted material that contained asbestos even though this is against the law.

It was reported to the news that a worker at the collection center was seen accepting the waste that contained asbestos products. The worker then told his manager, but the claims were allegedly ignored.

The worker then reported the claims to the Office of the Inspector General and it was found that the agency overlooked the fact that the residential waste was in fact contaminated. The site did not have procedures put into place to inspect for these things.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, a known carcinogen, and would like to learn more about it. Contact the mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-781-3955.

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Rare Disease Day scheduled for Feb. 29

Posted on February 17th, 2012 No Comments

This year, the National Organization for Rare Disorders has scheduled their fourth annual Rare Disease Day for February 29. The slogan for this year’s Rare Disease Day is “Rare but Strong Together.”

Mesothelioma, like about 7,000 other conditions, is considered a rare disease. About 30 million Americans suffer from diseases that are considered to be rare. Every year, approximately 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma, and the cancer currently affects around 200,000 people across the country.

The day is intended to promote awareness of rare diseases like mesothelioma. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will have a similar event on March 1 called Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Day.

Mesothelioma is a very serious type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos and can appear in people decades after they are exposed. If you or someone you know has developed mesothelioma, contact the Mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955 to learn more about your rights to compensation.

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Former BNSF Railway employee’s estate files wrongful death asbestos lawsuit

Posted on February 16th, 2012 No Comments

The estate of a former BNSF Railway employee has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company after it alleged the man was exposed to the carcinogen, asbestos, while he worked there.

According to the lawsuit, the man worked in the New Mexico and Arizona company facilities for nearly 13 years and worked with asbestos-containing products with not any type of protection against the products.

The lawsuit claims that the exposure lead to a serious disease that later caused his death. The man died of asbestosis and he was not diagnosed with it until 25 years after his exposure.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with asbestosis or mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos with not respiratory protection, you need representation on your side that is committed to helping fight for justice. Contact the mesothelioma lawsuit lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955  and discussing your options.

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Couple names 73 companies in mesothelioma lawsuit

Posted on February 13th, 2012 No Comments

A North Carolina company has named 73 companies in an asbestos lawsuit that was filed last month. The lawsuit states that these defendants were negligent and this resulted in a man’s developed the rare form of cancer, mesothelioma.

According to the lawsuit, the man was exposed to asbestos during his career as an insulator from 1956 to 1993. The man stated that he smoked cigarettes for 20 years before quitting.

The 73 companies are being sued for having contaminated buildings, implied liability, intentional tort, misrepresentation, and theories of negligence. A few defendants include 3M Company, Air & Liquid Systems Corporation and American Electric Power Service Corporation.

If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma as a result of being exposed to asbestos, you need representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the funds you deserve. Contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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Asbestos removal in elementary school has begun

Posted on February 10th, 2012 No Comments

An asbestos leakage at Redwood Elementary School in West Orange, New Jersey has been detected and the removal process  has begun. The leak was noticed by school officials, but the exact location cannot be pinpointed.

Workers will have to open up areas of the ceiling in order to search for the root of the asbestos exposure. Officials have stated that there will be no harm to the students of the elementary school during the time of the extraction.

Parents have been filing complaints against the school claiming that they were not informed of the asbestos leak or that their children were being removed from their classrooms. One parent notes that her child was removed from his classroom for three weeks due to the exposure, and she was not aware at all of this change.

Workers will conduct an air quality test each morning during the school week to make sure that the students will be able to safely reside in the building on that particular day.

Asbestos exposure can lead to the development of mesothelioma. If your job caused you to be around dangerous asbestos, and you have since developed mesothelioma, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Asbestos exposure lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

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