Months and years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and other sites, the health effects of the disaster became clear. Asbestos and other toxic chemicals in the air and the pile of rubble gave rise to deadly diseases. First responders and others in the vicinity of the Twin Towers began showing symptoms of
The USS Tuscaloosa (LST-1187) was a tank landing ship designed for the specific purpose of facilitating the offloading of United States amphibious forces. The ship was constructed and launched in 1969 and largely served during the Vietnam War. Many of the ship’s components were made using asbestos, which led to exposure and a diagnosis of
Asbestos protects against heat and flame, resists electricity, and resists chemical degradation, making it a valuable component in research laboratories. As a result of asbestos being a component of several types of laboratory equipment, laboratory technicians, researchers, and clinical scientists were put at risk of being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. How
Like many other Navy veterans, officers and crew members who served on the USS San Jose (AFS-7) are at risk of developing mesothelioma from shipboard asbestos exposure. Built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, the San Jose was a Mars-class combat stores ship that had multiple deployments between her commissioning in 1970 and being deactivated
For decades, asbestos cement sheets were among the most popular building products in the United States. Used for roofing, siding, and flooring, the durable products were easy to work with and inexpensive, making them a natural choice for both residential and commercial buildings. Workers were exposed to asbestos and put at risk for malignant mesothelioma and other illnesses, which
De Beers is a familiar name to anybody interested in the diamond industry, but according to a class action lawsuit filed in Columbia, South Carolina state court, it is also responsible for the mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses and deaths of countless victims. The company and 28 of its affiliates are accused of negligence and negligence per
Zonolite is the brand name of one of the most notorious asbestos-containing products in history. Made of vermiculite from the W.R. Grace & Company mine in Libby, Montana, it has been linked to thousands of cases of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and continues to pose a risk to millions of individuals who may encounter it in
Merchant mariners are civilians who serve aboard merchant ships engaged in domestic and international commerce or transportation of goods and services. Merchant ships also served as auxiliary vessels to the U.S. Navy during World War II and other conflicts. Because most of the ships these individuals served on were built using asbestos-containing products, many merchant
In the long list of items blamed for exposing people to asbestos, brakes, brake pads, and brake linings are among those that impacted the widest range of people. In addition to occupational exposure among mechanics, many hobbyists also suffered asbestos exposure through brake components. Both people who worked on brakes in the past and those working
Helicopters are among the most versatile and useful aircraft ever invented, with their ability to hover, land in tight spaces, and fly into areas inaccessible by other means of transportation. Unfortunately, many helicopters were built when asbestos was heavily used and incorporated into many of the helicopter’s parts and components. Workers who manufactured helicopters, as