Asbestos in the News

Almost every day, news reports surface regarding the dangers of asbestos. Virtually every home, school, hospital or retail building constructed from the 1940s-1960s contained asbestos.

When communities, school boards or commercial property owners announce plans to remodel or demolish an older building, concerns about how this dangerous carcinogen will be removed often make the news.

This section will includes pages detailing stories from throughout the United States about asbestos remediation projects, as well as coverage about contractors who do not follow federal and state guidelines for the proper removal and disposal of asbestos.

Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis.

Weitz & Luxenberg is a leading plaintiffs' law firm that has represented people affected by mesothelioma for over 20 years. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease. I

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