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.

The Legal Process for Victims of Asbestos-Related Diseases

The Legal Process for Victims of Asbestos-Related Diseases

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, you’re likely facing a barrage of concerns, from health to finances. The legal team at Serling & Abramson, P.C….

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EPA Announces New Asbestos Ban

EPA Announces New Asbestos Ban

A Federal Asbestos Ban Today, March 18, 2024, a pivotal moment unfolds as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule banning the continued utilization of chrysotile asbestos, the sole form of asbestos presently used or imported…

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Is Asbestos Still Used In The U.S.? The Dangerous Truth

Is Asbestos Still Used In The U.S.? The Dangerous Truth

Is Asbestos Still Used In The U.S.? Any reasonable person could expect asbestos use to have all but disappeared from the American landscape by 2024. After all, the link between asbestos exposure and cancer was scientifically established in a 1955…

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Lung Cancer And Mesothelioma

Lung Cancer And Mesothelioma

Lung Cancer And Mesothelioma: Similarities, Differences, And The Way Forward They both affect the lungs. Both are caused by asbestos exposure. But lung cancer and mesothelioma have several distinctions that victims and their families should know about — something the attorneys…

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Workers At Risk: Jobs & Industries Linked To Asbestos Exposure

Workers At Risk: Jobs & Industries Linked To Asbestos Exposure

Jobs & Industries Linked To Asbestos Exposure In our 50+ years of representing clients with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, Serling & Abramson, P.C. has identified numerous industries linked to asbestos exposure — including many right here in Michigan. This…

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Vietnam War Veteran’s Day

Vietnam War Veteran’s Day

The Vietnam War, also known as, the Second Indochina War or the Vietnam Conflict, was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia that lasted from November 1955 to April 1975. The war was fought between North Vietnam (which was supported…

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Looking to the Stars: Lessons from Asbestos in Space Exploration

Looking to the Stars: Lessons from Asbestos in Space Exploration

The history of space exploration is a tale of human innovation and technological leaps. Yet, amid the triumphs and achievements, lies a less discussed aspect: the use of asbestos in spacecraft construction. Asbestos, celebrated for its insulation and heat-resistant properties,…

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Asbestos in Pop Culture: Unveiling its Cultural Depictions and Impact

Asbestos in Pop Culture: Unveiling its Cultural Depictions and Impact

Asbestos in Pop Culture: Unveiling Its Cultural Depictions and Impact Lights, camera… asbestos? Although it may not be the most glamorous subject, asbestos has surprisingly carved out a space for itself in pop culture. Beyond its infamous role in industrial…

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