This article delves into the complex history of asbestos, tracing its journey from a prized industrial material to a recognized health hazard, and shows how Serling & Abramson, P.C. fights for justice on behalf of those affected.
The Connection Between Asbestos and Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure is a significant public health issue, long associated with serious illnesses, including lung cancer. Despite its once-popular use in construction, manufacturing, and other industries, asbestos’s dangers have led to a global…
Asbestos in the Air: A Hidden Threat to Health The presence of asbestos in buildings, workplaces, and elsewhere in the environment is a hazard waiting to strike. While asbestos in its undisturbed state poses minimal risk, the disturbance of asbestos…
What are My Chances of Getting Lung Cancer from Asbestos? It’s a grim statistic: Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer death in the United States — deadlier than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined, and responsible for…
What is an Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust? Asbestos exposure has been directly linked to devastating illnesses like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Many companies that manufactured or used asbestos products have been held accountable, leading to significant asbestos litigation. However, instead of…
Understanding Asbestos Exposure on Navy Ships U.S. Navy and the Risk of Asbestos Exposure The brave men and women of the U.S. Navy have long faced the dangers associated with military service, but one of the most insidious and hidden…
Asbestos Litigation Exposure to asbestos-containing products is linked to severe health risks, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. Victims of asbestos-related diseases may face life-altering consequences, including significant medical expenses and a need for long-term care. Consequently, many…
Asbestos Settlements If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, you likely have inhaled dangerous asbestos fibers, which are known to cause life-threatening diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer. These microscopic fibers become airborne when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed and can be…
