Asbestos exposure can lead to serious health conditions. Here are your legal options if you or a loved one have been affected. Call (314) 361-4300 for a FREE consultation. Asbestos is a silicate mineral that occurs naturally and may be used to manufacture shingles, floor tiles, paper, and heat-resistant fabrics. It’s often useful for its … 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
Asbestos is a group of minerals widely used in the manufacturing of automotive, shipbuilding, and building products. Asbestos is popular because of its heat and corrosion resistance properties. However, over the years, constant and prolonged exposure to asbestos-related products in the construction and manufacturing industry has caused immense hardship to workers. People who have been exposed … 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