Spokane, Washington is the latest site to receive attention from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Concerns over possible soil contaminants arose after an investigation in Libby, Montana, where an entire town was covered with a fine dust contaminated with asbestos. The dust was a result of nearby vermiculite mining, under the operation of the W.R. Grace company, the same company which operates a nearby insulation production facility. The cleanup in Libby, Montana was ordered after reports of over 200 deaths from asbestos exposure reached the federal legislature. As such, the EPA has decided...

<!– @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } –> Experts agree that the most common situations where asbestos exposure can occur are found in many places throughout Louisiana. These areas include: Ship building and repair. Southern Louisiana, and especially the New Orleans area, is a bustling area for ports and there are many facilities where ships are built or repaired. Any of these facilities may have used asbestos-containing materials at some time. Pipe fitters, boiler makers, electricians and even general laborers who may have had to walk through...

If you develop serious health problems as a result of previous exposure to asbestos you should seek the services of a specialist asbestos mesothelioma attorney. These specialized law firms are a definite advantage to you and your family for a number of reasons: 1-Asbestos legal information is complex and confusing. By working with a law firm that is a specialist in asbestos litigation you will be rest assured that you are dealing with a lawyer that has deep and rich understanding of all the complexities of asbestos law. They will be able to explain things clearly to you and will give you the...

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer found in the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a protective layer covering a person’s internal organs. In the U.S., 2000 cases of mesothelioma are reported every year. There is a link between mesothelioma and asbestos. People working in a job where asbestos particles are found increase their risk of mesothelioma. An individual who has had a mesothelioma diagnosis should contact a New Jersey mesothelioma attorney right away. Exposure to asbestos makes up 70 – 80% of mesothelioma cases. If you have were diagnosed with mesothelioma because of...

Burel v Fibreboard Lawyers filed the first Burel v Fibreboard action in 1969. These lawyers continued to appeal the case until it reached the Supreme Court in 1973, which ruled that companies had the duties to warn consumers of any dangers their products posed and to assume product liability. Ultimately this decision led to asbestos product labeling and consumer safety warnings. The United States v W.R Grace W.R. Grace owned the asbestos mine in Libby, Montana. It produced vermiculite that was tainted with tremolite asbestos from the same mines. Not only did the processing mill release as much as...