Asbestos exposure can lead to serious health conditions. If you or a loved one has been affected, here are your legal options. Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral that may be used to manufacture shingles, floor tiles, paper, and heat-resistant fabrics. It’s often useful for its strength, affordability, and heat resistance. However, it’s an … Read more
It is now possible for workers, who are exposed to asbestos and develop mesothelioma, to pursue a personal injury case against their employer. Under Missouri workers’ compensation coverage, “exclusive remedy” is what is used to compensate an employee who has a work-related injury. So, when someone is hurt on the job, they are usually limited … Read more
Prolonged exposure to asbestos in the workplace is known to cause mesothelioma. The health hazards of asbestos exposure have been widely recognized world over. Known for its fire retardant and insulation qualities, asbestos was used in almost all large industries like shipbuilding, construction, manufacturing, railroad, military etc. Prolonged exposure to asbestos is known to cause … Read more
If the allegations are to be believed then employees were expected to work with materials tainted with asbestos. An electric company in Missouri has been accused by employees of exposing them to asbestos over a period of time, putting them at risk of developing asbestosis, mesothelioma, and other serious conditions while they worked for the … Read more