SearchArchives for: June 2006Asbestos Law Change to be Agreed (UK)29th June 2006 A change in the law on asbestos compensation is set to be rushed through the Scottish Parliament.
It will reverse a recent ruling in the House of Lords that limited the pay-outs to former shipyard workers.
The legislation is expected to be passed on Thu… more » Categories: Asbestos News Odd ruling on asbestos (AUS)29th June 2006 THE Australian Tax Office ruling that the James Hardie Special Purpose Fund, set up to pay compensation to asbestos victims, is not a charity displays ruling inconsistencies.
The attitude of the ATO to these compensation victims is in stark contrast to… more » Categories: Asbestos News What is Mesothelioma Cancer? Posted By : Ivar Rudi21st June 2006 Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the abdominal cavity, chest cavity, and the area around the heart. It has an uncommon nature that makes it difficult to diagnose and treat.This article is courtesy of Article Search Engine Directory at Artic… more » Categories: Asbestos News COPD - Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment Posted By : Michael Russell21st June 2006 COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease means persistent lung disease with features of airway narrowing. It encompasses two types of disease processes namely chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is caused my smoking. Symptoms include cough, br… more » Categories: Asbestos News Asbestos in The News20th June 2006 Water firm to replace asbestos distribution lines
The Mabalacat Water District (MWD) is set to substitute the old asbestos cement pipes (ACPs) which are still serving as water distribution lines in at least three villages here. [more]
Mayor Warns About… more » Categories: Asbestos News Symptoms Of Asbestos Exposure! Posted By : Melvin H.Gill17th June 2006 We are all exposed to low levels of asbestos in the air we breathe. These levels range from 0.00001 to 0.0001 fibers per milliliter of air and generally are highest in cities and industrial areas.
It is known that breathing asbestos can increase the ris… more » Categories: Asbestos News Asbestos compensation cap lifted (AUS)16th June 2006 Asbestos victims have welcomed changes to a Victorian law that limited the amount of compensation they could receive.
Under the old law, people who were not at work when they were exposed to asbestos had a cap on claims for lost earnings. All asbestos v… more » Categories: About Asbestos, Asbestos News Blair looks to reverse asbestos payouts ruling (UK)14th June 2006 A recent legal ruling that makes it more difficult for sufferers of asbestos-related cancer to claim compensation from former employers is to be overturned by the government, Tony Blair signalled on Tuesday.
Speaking at the GMB general union’s conferenc… more » Categories: Asbestos News, Asbestos Legal Industry Backs Asbestos Fund13th June 2006 Manufacturers support Senate bill to end litigation over compensation
An industry coalition voiced strong support last week for revised legislation that would take asbestos injury claims out of the court system and compensate victims from a $140 billion… more » Categories: Asbestos News The Latest Asbestos News12th June 2006 Cape to set up £40m fund to meet asbestos claims
Cape, the engineering services group, yesterday won approval from the high court to establish a £40m fund to meet future asbestos-related claims. [more]
Asbestos swimming pool back open again
A SWIMMING… more » Categories: Asbestos Legal UK court changes asbestos compensation rules07th June 2006 On 3 May 2006 the House of Lords handed down a ruling that means asbestos compensation for many mesothelioma sufferers and their families will be cut.
In the appeal, insurers sought to limit an employer's liability to pay damages in cases where a worker… more » Categories: Asbestos News What is Asbestos Poisoning?01st June 2006 Asbestos Poisoning
Asbestos poisoning occurs when a person experiences harmful health complications as a result of hazardous exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos is the name of a group of chemicals that were used extensively to make thousands of products be… more » Categories: About Asbestos, Asbestos Legal |
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