As science progresses, we discover more and more information about the world around us every day. Unfortunately, this information is not always fun-fact material. Such is the case with long-term exposure to certain products that we once assumed were safe…
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…
Over the past century, scientific advancements have revealed the hazards of asbestos exposure. How could we have known that this wildly abundant and, for all appearances, useful mineral would cause hundreds of thousands of deaths? Of course, we couldn’t have,…
Throughout history, the mining profession has been vital to the growth and development of our country. Most of the products you use today—your computer, your phone, doorknobs, light bulbs, forks, spoons, the zipper on your blue jeans—could never have been…
In the days of playing with liquid mercury and drinking from lead-piped water lines, we knew little about how exposure to certain things could lead to future health issues. Asbestos is one such material. As a result of extensive studies,…
Asbestos Exposure in Pipefitters, Insulators, & Boilermakers For many in the construction or maintenance industries, asbestos poses a large and potentially lethal risk. Asbestos is a harmful substance found in many insulation materials. When inhaled, asbestos can cause severe breathing…
Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma in Army Veterans For over a century, Army veterans have been exposed to a cancer-causing mineral called asbestos. For decades, the United States Army and other military branches used asbestos in everything from buildings, vehicles, ships,…
In the 1930s, a “miracle” mineral became widely available and used across the United States military. This fibrous and dangerous mineral called asbestos was very popular for use in buildings, ships, aircraft, and other military vehicles. At the time, the…
