On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Feb 7, 2020 | Asbestos
Even if it seems unfathomable, asbestos still exists. While new construction standards limit its use, this harmful building material is still present in older structures and some standard building materials. Even with protective gear, some workers may find themselves...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Jan 21, 2020 | Asbestos
If you work in the construction industry renovating older buildings, there is a good chance you may eventually encounter asbestos. This substance of needle-thin fibers has in the past been used as an insulator and fire retardant. Unfortunately, it also causes serious...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Jan 7, 2020 | Asbestos
Illinois residents with asbestos exposure face numerous health risks. Today we will take a look at Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD. COPD is an illness related to the lungs often brought on by extended exposure to irritants. It does not have a...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Dec 23, 2019 | Asbestos
Asbestos is a harmful product that can lead to serious lung disease and cancer. While the government removed the use of asbestos in many industries, it still remains in many older buildings in Illinois. This poses a serious risk to the public when these buildings are...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Nov 27, 2019 | Asbestos
Asbestos causes a range of health conditions, which is why the government put restrictions on its use decades ago. By the time those regulations set in, though, there were already consequences. People working in various industries in Illinois already had enough...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Nov 26, 2019 | Asbestos
We have brought up many of the challenges that people struggle with due to an asbestos-related disease. Unfortunately, some people have an especially difficult time with these challenges as a result of denial. Whether a victim is in denial with regard to their own...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Nov 21, 2019 | Asbestos
Most people in Illinois have heard about asbestos and may know that it has been widely used in construction as it is a fire-resistant material. However, over the years, it has been discovered that unprotected exposure to asbestos may contribute to the development of...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Nov 6, 2019 | Asbestos
You may already be aware that prolonged exposure to asbestos can put you at risk of developing mesothelioma and other types of lung cancer. However, it can also put you at risk of other respiratory conditions that you may not be aware of. One of these is asbestosis,...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Oct 29, 2019 | Asbestos
If you live in an older apartment or home in Illinois, you may have suspected the presence of asbestos. To better determine if you have asbestos in the home, you first need to understand what it is. Illinois EPA defines asbestos as a naturally-occurring mineral that...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Oct 19, 2019 | Asbestos
Illinois residents like you may have spent time working, studying, or living in or around asbestos. Unfortunately, there are still some older buildings that have it, and if you grew up in a time in which it was not yet illegal, you may be suffering from the side...
