We’re all familiar with the dangers of asbestos exposure, but power plant workers are especially at risk. Asbestos is a common material used in power plants, and it can be found in many different parts of the facility. Even if workers aren’t directly handling asbestos, they may still be exposed to it through other means.…
Asbestos roofing felts were first used in the late 1800s. At that time, asbestos was the material of choice because it was strong yet lightweight, heat resistant, and fireproof. As a result, asbestos was used in a variety of products, including roofing materials. Learn more about asbestos roofing felts and your legal rights if you…
Asbestos flooring is a type of flooring that contains asbestos fibers. These asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the flooring is disturbed, and people can breathe in these asbestos fibers. Asbestos exposure can lead to serious health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. If you or someone you know has…
Asbestos-cement pipes were often used in the mid-1900s in potable water systems in the western United States because the asbestos delivered better strength for high pressure conditions at a low cost. In 1976, the United States stopped using asbestos-cement pipes due to related health concerns. However, much of the damage had already been done and…
The men and women who serve in our nation’s armed forces step forward with willingness to put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. Sometimes, though, the dangers they face in service have nothing to do with combat. In the case of Air Force veterans exposed to asbestos, they have been unwittingly endangered…
During World War II and the Korean War, the use of asbestos in ship building was widespread. When the dangers of asbestos became well-known in the 1970’s, and people started to understand how this dangerous substance increased the risk of asbestos-related diseases, work began to remove asbestos from ships. What many people don’t know is…
Chicago, IL (October 16, 2018) — The Daley Center hosts an Asbestos Call every other Tuesday, which serves as the time and place to track the progress of a lawsuit in preparation for the trial date. The Vogelzang Law blog provides bi-weekly Asbestos Call updates. At the Daley Center’s biweekly Asbestos Call this Tuesday, the…
The Meso Foundation’s International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma is the Foundation’s annual conference geared to attendees from all walks of life, including patients and their families, advocates, medical professionals, and those who have lost loved ones to mesothelioma. The Symposium provides a setting for everyone in the mesothelioma community to come together and take part…
Chicago, IL – Vogelzang Law, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims of mesothelioma throughout the United States, announced their new office space located at 401 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 350, Chicago, IL. The new larger and improved office space has excellent views, professional meeting rooms, a comfortable “think tank,” a memorial…
Attorney Nicholas Vogelzang and his associates Wyatt Berkover and Michael Maienza wrapped up two more mesothelioma cases in December of 2017 against over 40 corporate defendants. Joseph Licko worked as a residential and commercial plumber as a Chicago local 130 plumber. In his work, he was frequently exposed to asbestos insulation on piping, valves, and…
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