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Radon Remediation Measures
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive element that is present in rocks and soil all over the United States. While incidental exposure isn’t dangerous, long-term exposure can be harmful and can even cause lung cancer. As radon breaks down, the particles of that breakdown can get lodged in the lining of the lungs. These… Read More »
The Dangers of Radon Exposure
People get exposed to radon as a result of it being trapped indoors in a home or office building. This gas can get inside through gaps in insulation, cracks in floors or walls, or even tiny gaps in foundations or around pipes. Those who spend most of their time in basements, working around uranium, phosphate… Read More »
Asbestos in Your Home
Asbestos can be found in many places in homes built before 1970. If your home does have asbestos, it doesn’t mean it’s a constant danger. Asbestos is not a threat as long as it’s not damaged. However, if it’s disturbed, damaged or destroyed, it can release microscopic fibers into the air that can become trapped… Read More »
Workers Deliberately Exposed to Asbestos
A judge sentenced Philadelphia building owner Gene Cornell Smith to 42 months in prison for deliberately exposing day laborers to asbestos. Smith put out a bid for removal of asbestos from a warehouse he owned. However, he ended up contracting the job out to an associate, who hired unqualified day laborers to remove the asbestos… Read More »
West Virginia Residents Are Vulnerable to Radon Exposure
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is more prevalent in some areas of the country than in others. It’s present in the soil, and is more common in West Virginia than other places due to the unique geology here. The danger with radon is that it can seep into homes and become trapped, and… Read More »
Who’s Got the Pulse on Healthcare Apps?
There are thousands of health-related apps for iPhones and Android smartphones that claim to do everything from checking your blood pressure to counting the steps you take each day. But until now, no one has been regulating these apps to make sure that they do what they claim they can. In September 2013, the Food… Read More »
The Harm Caused by Thirdhand Smoke
Everyone knows that smoking harms your health. Most people are also aware of the damage that secondhand smoke — breathing in other people’s smoke — can cause. But have you heard of thirdhand smoke? You can be exposed to thirdhand smoke without ever seeing a person smoke, or even being in the same room with… Read More »
What are the Hazards of Texting and Cell Phone Use While Driving in West Virginia?
Today, driver distraction rates high as a cause of car accidents, and cell phone use and texting while driving are frequent distractions. If you suffer a serious injury because of another driver’s distraction, find out how West Virginia car accident lawyers can help you recover compensation. Surveys show that an estimated 11 percent of all… Read More »
How Does the Social Security Administration Deal with Claims?
When you spend years working and pay money into Social Security, you would think becoming disabled would entitle you to disability benefits in West Virginia. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies a large percentage of disability claims every year. According to the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), every year the SSA denies around… Read More »
What Work Activities Put Construction Workers Most at Risk?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a steady decline in construction accidents from 2006 through 2011, and attributes economic conditions to explain much of the decline. Even so, construction is the second most dangerous industry in terms of fatalities, second only to transportation and warehousing. Workers seriously injured in construction accidents in West Virginia can… Read More »