Illinois asbestos laws exist to regulate the structural and environmental exposure of the hazardous material. The main goal of asbestos regulations is to protect Illinois inhabitants from the toxic substance. These laws promote safety through implementing strict...
What is mesothelioma?
There are many illnesses you could develop due to working conditions in Illinois. Some may show up quickly while others may take years or decades to finally make an appearance. Once such illness is mesothelioma. This is a devastating disease often linked with a...
Construction workers and asbestos
At Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP in Illinois, our main focus is assisting people suffering from the effects of asbestos exposure. We, therefore, know that as a construction worker, you face a strong likelihood that your job forces you to inhale microscopic asbestos fibers...
Why is asbestos so dangerous?
As an Illinois construction or other worker, your job may put you at serious risk for inhaling microscopic asbestos fibers every day. You likely already know that many industrial and consumer products contain asbestos because of not only its excellent insulating...
Asbestos fibers found in Illinois children’s makeup
A global chain store for children and teens headquartered outside of Chicago sold (and may still sell) asbestos-contaminated makeup in 4,000 stores in over 35 countries. In America, 96% of all retail malls feature a Claire's store. Claire's has known about the...
