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How long will asbestos stay in the air?
One hazard that people face when renovating old homes or working in old buildings is that the asbestos in those building materials can be disturbed and become airborne. Asbestos is not safe in any setting, but it is least so when it gets into the air and can be...
Popular interstitial cystitis drug could damage the eyes
A lot of people will not have ever heard of the medical condition known as interstitial cystitis (IC). It is a rare but debilitatingly painful condition that affects some people and seemingly does not have an effective cure. However, given how painful it is, there are...
Avoid injuries while boating this summer
With the summer here, it means many people in Ohio will head to Lake Erie and other local areas to go boating. This can be a great way to spend time with family members and to enjoy yourself on the water, but boating can also be dangerous. To stay safe this summer,...
Worked with plastic molding? You could face asbestos-related illnesses
Even as late as the 1980s, there were still asbestos fibers found in many kinds of plastic molding. Unfortunately, because those products contain asbestos, there is a new generation of victims of asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos plays a role in manufacturing...
Getting justice after asbestos-related mesothelioma claims a life
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral with dozens of manufacturing and industrial uses. Unfortunately, it is also a known carcinogen that has a staggering human impact when used unsafely. Workers exposed to asbestos as part of their job, as well as family members...
Distracted driving can become a fatal decision
Fatal motor vehicle crashes don’t usually happen for no reason at all. In this nation, there are approximately nine people who die each day because of distracted driving. What makes this ultimately horrific is that each one of these deaths was preventable. No driver...
How to cope with humidity when you have lung cancer
“It’s not the heat. It’s the humidity!” If you live in Ohio, you’re already quite familiar with this saying. The wet, hot summer weather can leave your hair looking frizzy and your clothes stuck to your skin. If you have lung cancer or some other kind of lung disease,...
Are LED headlights a hazard?
More and more often, drivers seem to be interested in installing LED lights on their cars, or they are buying cars with LEDs already built in. For those driving these vehicles, the lights make it much easier to see. They don’t burn out as often. Essentially, a driver...
Strengthen your asbestos-related claim with skilled representation
Mesothelioma is a life-threatening illness that can debilitate victims significantly. Often, victims of mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses have few financial resources to fight against their condition. This means that most victims can expect a drastically...
Car accidents and the role of driver inexperience
Have you ever heard someone say that young drivers are too dangerous to be on the road? Maybe they were advocating raising the legal driving age from 16. Maybe they were just lamenting the fact that teen drivers seem to get in so many accidents. Either way, while...
