EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Data Reporting by Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors of Asbestos
Asbestos is used in the manufacture and production of many products. Most are products used in the building industry ranging from cement shingles to soundproofing materials. It is also used in many household products including automobile brake pads, fire-resistant fabrics, and consumer garden products, to name just a few. When asbestos fibers are released into […]
What’s the Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer?
The terms “mesothelioma” and “asbestos lung cancer” are often used interchangeably, as both refer to serious lung conditions that are caused by long-term, acute exposure to asbestos. However, not all asbestos-related lung cancers are classified as mesothelioma. It’s important to know the similarities and differences between these conditions if you or a loved one has […]
How Common is Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings?
Popcorn ceilings were incredibly popular for over three decades—you’ll find these textured ceilings in many homes built between 1950 and 1990. Homeowners raved about the ease with which this spray-on texture could be applied, as well as its fire-retardant and soundproofing qualities. Unfortunately, asbestos wasn’t banned from use in textured ceiling sprays until 1977, when […]
Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer for Your Asbestos Cancer Lawsuit
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be wondering about your next steps. In many cases, those with mesothelioma or asbestos-related disease are eligible for financial damages if their illness is attributed to occupational asbestos exposure. Having an experienced attorney who can navigate your […]
Can Asbestos Exposure Cause Lung Cancer?
Each year, thousands of Americans die as a result of exposure to asbestos, and those in certain industries—particularly Navy, construction, power plant, and railway workers—may be at a higher risk. Though asbestos has been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer for decades, it can also cause other lung conditions and diseases like asbestosis. In this article, […]
What’s the Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer?
You may assume that mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer are interchangeable terms. But while both are caused by asbestos exposure, these two conditions are different types of cancers, with different symptoms and prognoses. Below, we’ll discuss some of the differences between mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer, what causes each, and how The Ferraro Law Firm […]
Kelley & Ferraro Secures $10.6 Million Verdict for Family of Mesothelioma Victim
It is estimated that as many as 900,000 mechanics in the United States have been exposed to asbestos from handling automotive parts. Sharon Jennings’ late husband, a former mechanic in Ohio, was tragically one of them. He was exposed to asbestos fibers while working with Honeywell International’s Bendix brakes and was later diagnosed in his […]
Mesothelioma FAQs: Our Asbestos Lawyers Answer Your Questions
You likely know that asbestos is dangerous, but what is it exactly? How does asbestos endanger your health, and what are your legal rights if you have been exposed? The asbestos lawyers at The Ferraro Law Firm have answered your most frequently asked questions about asbestos and mesothelioma below. For years, too many companies ignored […]
High-Risk Asbestos Occupations: What To Do If You Have Been Exposed on a Worksite
Today, asbestos has a reputation for being a dangerous, cancer-causing substance that one should avoid at all costs—and rightfully so. Until just a few decades ago, asbestos was considered a “magical mineral,” and many workers came into contact with it frequently. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is strong, naturally resistant to heat and corrosion, […]
2019 Recalls: Why Is There Asbestos in My Makeup?
Asbestos in the United States Asbestos is a fibrous mineral substance that can be woven into fabrics, textiles, and insulating materials. For decades, …
