Banning Asbestos – Where We Are in the Fight
UPDATE March 19, 2024 The U.S. has finally fully banned asbestos. After three decades, the EPA has banned the only form of asbestos still in use in the United States. On Monday, March 18, 2024, the EPA formally prohibited the use and import of chrysotile asbestos. Read more news coverage: The EPA’s Announcement NPR’s Coverage […]
Occupations Most At Risk For Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos has been around for centuries. Still, it was only in the 20th century that it became common in nearly every industry in the United States. It was present in thousands of products and widely used by all branches of the U.S. military. Many occupations are at risk for asbestos exposure. Studies have shown that asbestos […]
Asbestos Safety
Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals, is widely known as a hazardous substance. Because it is so dangerous, asbestos safety is crucial. Thanks to the substance’s natural resistance to heat and corrosion, it has been popular in numerous industries for centuries. The so-called “miracle mineral” rose in popularity in the 1900s. These qualities made […]
Vogelzang Law Attorney Spotlight: Christian Luciano Santiago is Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Law
Christian Luciano Santiago joined Vogelzang Law in 2021 as a litigation attorney. Christian brings a vast amount of legal knowledge to the firm and has an extensive medical background. Before receiving his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, he attended medical school in Puerto Rico, where he was born and raised. […]
Causes of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and an estimated 238,340 people will be diagnosed in 2023 in the U.S. alone. However scary these numbers are, new lung cancer diagnoses are steadily declining. According to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, the lung cancer incidence rate has decreased by 2.6% and 1.1% […]
Why Asbestos Exposure Legal Cases Are Not Class-Action Lawsuits
Asbestos is a complicated mineral. It comprises many ions that come together to form needle-shaped fibers. The fibers are nearly impossible to see unless they are in a high concentration – they are incredibly strong, flexible, and do not burn. Because of these properties, asbestos was an extremely popular material and made its way into […]
Secondary Asbestos Exposure Causes Danger at Home
Asbestos has long been recognized as a dangerous carcinogen and the number one cause of mesothelioma. Decades of extensive use led to illness and death for many who worked directly with the substance during its peak usage from 1960 to 1980. Throughout the height of use, this largely meant that those working in industrial and […]
Talc & Mesothelioma: What are the risks?
What is Talc? Talc, known for being the softest mineral, is a familiar to most consumers. Talc has most famously been used as a primary ingredient in baby powder for decades. Countless other personal care products also use the mineral. Because talc is soft and highly absorbent, it is used in many products like eyeshadow, […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day: A Look at the Women of Vogelzang Law
Every year on March 8th, women worldwide are celebrated on International Women’s Day (IWD) as we forge ahead on a mission for a gender-equal world. International Women’s Day celebrates every woman for their accomplishments and increasing visibility with an eye on bringing attention to inequality. In 2023, International Women’s Day theme is #EmbraceEquality, a chance […]
Asbestos in Plaster Walls
Most people are familiar with asbestos insulation, but this naturally occurring mineral was used in thousands of products across numerous industries throughout the 20th century.