Blog Posts in 2012

• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 13-Dec-2012

  What is Asbestos and Why is it Toxic?

  Found in soil and rocks, asbestos is actually a mineral fiber that has considerable strength and can be heat resistant. The characteristics of this fiber made it desirable early on and there was a boom with its use in construction for the purpose of ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 12-Oct-2012

  Steroid Product Recalled Due to Meningitis Contamination

  Earlier this week, a compounding pharmacy recalled a spinal steroid injection after the Food and Drug Administration discovered fungal meningitis in containers of the product. New England Compounding Center, a company that mixes specialized varieties ...

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• Posted By Hartley Law Group, PLLC 11-Oct-2012

  Developments in Benzene Research

  The International Agency for Research on Cancer (or IARC) is an arm of the World Health Organization that is charged with investigating cancer, and particularly the disease's causes. IARC reviews scientific research discussing various chemicals, ...

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