Asbestos

Asbestos, a material that has woven its way into various aspects of our lives, has also impacted the lives of millions of individuals diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. Whether you are seeking information for awareness or dealing with an asbestos-related diagnosis, we encourage you to explore these blogs as we unravel the threads of this silent, significant hazard.

EPA Announces Ban on Asbestos

EPA Announces Ban on Asbestos

On April 5, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that, if implemented, will ban the importing and manufacturing of products containing chrysotile asbestos. While there are several types of asbestos, chrysotile asbestos is the…

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Asbestos Exposure in Michigan Automotive Plants

Asbestos Exposure in Michigan Automotive Plants

Michigan’s Historic Role in Automotive Manufacturing and Asbestos Exposure Asbestos exposure in Michigan automotive plants has affected thousands of workers across the state’s legendary vehicle production industry. From Ford asbestos exposure cases to General Motors asbestos litigation, Michigan’s automotive heritage…

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Asbestos Exposure and Auto Mechanics

Asbestos Exposure and Auto Mechanics

Asbestos Exposure Risks for Auto Mechanics and Automotive Workers Auto mechanics and automotive workers face significant asbestos exposure risks due to widespread asbestos in automobiles and automotive parts. Despite federal regulations implemented in the 1980s, asbestos automotive components continue to…

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Michigan: A Second Disease State

Michigan: A Second Disease State

Many individuals are exposed to an asbestos disease that is diagnosed with Asbestosis, (a non-malignant scarring of the lungs) every year in Michigan. What you might not know is that if you received a settlement for asbestosis, and years later,…

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Understanding Michigan’s Statutes of Limitations Related to Asbestos

Understanding Michigan’s Statutes of Limitations Related to Asbestos

As you sit in the doctor’s office and are being told that you have been diagnosed with lung cancer or mesothelioma, the last thing on your mind is what the Statute of Limitations is for filing an asbestos disease lawsuit. …

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Serling & Abramson Attorneys Answer Asbestos FAQs on Gracefully Greying Podcast

Serling & Abramson Attorneys Answer Asbestos FAQs on Gracefully Greying Podcast

Michael Serling and Eric Abramson joined the host of Gracefully Greying for a Q&A to discuss important questions about asbestos, mesothelioma, and your legal rights. Read below to learn more about these important topics or watch the full podcast episode…

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Asbestos Exposure in Foundry & Sheet Metal Workers

Asbestos Exposure in Foundry & Sheet Metal Workers

The Hidden Dangers: Asbestos Exposure in Metal Working Industries For decades, workers in metal processing plants, foundries, and sheet metal facilities faced unknowing exposure to one of the most dangerous industrial hazards. Asbestos exposure in industrial workers remains a critical…

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Asbestos Exposure in Mining

Asbestos Exposure in Mining

Asbestos in Mining: A Hidden Threat to Workers and Families Mining has been the backbone of American industry for generations, providing essential materials for everything from electronics to infrastructure. However, beneath the surface of this vital profession lies a deadly…

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