Asbestos Types and Risks Asbestos is a group of six cancer causing silicate minerals that can be found throughout the world. When people inhale this mineral’s fibers, they can enter the body and lead to many different cancers including mesothelioma, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and laryngeal cancer. The six types of asbestos include actinolite, amosite, […]
Asbestos vs. Fiberglass
Asbestos vs. Fiberglass Fiberglass is often mistaken for asbestos by homeowners and those working in the building trades. Both materials have a similar appearance and are used for many of the same purposes. However, there are several differences between the materials of which should be aware. Today, we are comparing Asbestos vs. Fiberglass! What is […]
Dr. Duntsch: Why Accountability for Poor Medical Care Matters
Dr. Duntsch: Why Accountability for Poor Medical Care Matters Imagine putting a lot of faith into a surgeon to then become irreparably injured because of the surgeon’s poor skills. Many people and their families unfortunately know what this is like because of Cristopher Duntsch. He told prospective patients that he was the best surgeon and […]
Asbestos Exposure Limits
Asbestos Exposure Limits Asbestos has been used in various materials produced for building or home construction, auto components, and manufactured products because of its fiber strength, heat resistance and affordability. If asbestos-containing materials are broken, crushed, or disturbed, the asbestos fibers may be released into the air and become a health hazard. Who is most […]
Some Experts Believe that the NFL Game on Nickelodeon was Problematic
Some Experts Believe that the NFL Game on Nickelodeon was Problematic Football fans watching the Saints and Bears on Sunday had a choice between CBS and the kid’s network Nickelodeon, which was a first for both the NFL and Nickelodeon. In order to cater to kids and make them fans of the game, the National […]
Beware of Winter Weather Slip and Fall Accidents
Beware of Winter Weather Slip and Fall Accidents Many winter weather slip and falls can be attributed to property owners failing to keep their properties free of potential hazards to visitors and guests. Weather conditions combined with poorly maintained premises are the perfect mix for slip and fall accidents. A slip and fall accident might […]
Walmart is Being Sued for its Role in the Opioid Epidemic
Walmart is Being Sued for its Role in the Opioid Epidemic Some Walmart pharmacists are saying the company ignored warning signs about the opioid epidemic. Desperate customers lined up before the store even opened waiting to get their hands on bottles of pain pills. One pharmacist is speaking up after seeing what the Drug Enforcement […]
Lead Paint Exposure and Risks
Lead Paint Exposure and Risks In 1978, after nearly two decades of lead industry lobbying, propaganda, denial of danger, and blaming consumers for not taking precautions to protect themselves from health risks, health departments finally made themselves heard, and the federal government banned lead-based paint. What makes Lead Paint Exposure so Dangerous? When lead enters […]
Driver Negligence Can Result in Bike & Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
DRIVER NEGLIGENCE CAN RESULT IN BIKE & PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA Bicycles and motorcycles are fun and economical means of transportation. However, they offer very little protection from inclement weather and other Pennsylvania motorists. WHAT IS DRIVER NEGLIGENCE? When a person is negligent, they have behaved thoughtlessly or carelessly, which caused harm or injury to […]
Benzene Water Contamination Can Occur in Areas Near Wildfires
Benzene Water Contamination Can Occur in Areas Near Wildfires People living near areas where wildfires occur could be exposed to harmful carcinogens in their drinking water. In 2020, two communities in Santa Cruz, California had their drinking water contaminated after wildfires went through the area. Benzene was found in the drinking water at 40 times […]