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Johnathan Edwards

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Johnathan Edwards Is a husband, father, veteran and medical writer, from the state of California. After serving 9 years in the U.S Army Medical Department, John cultivated his passion for serving his country and helping people. He often volunteers with helping to rehabilitate veterans of all ages. After John’s father was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, he began to research, write and fight for ways to help other victims of asbestos exposure.

Author Pages

Oil refinery plant workers at risk for asbestos exposure
Asbestos Exposure in Oil Refinery Workers

Oil refinery workers have historically faced significant risks due to asbestos exposure in their workplaces. Asbestos, once hailed for its heat resist...

asbestos mine workers
Asbestos Exposure in Mine Workers

Asbestos exposure in the mining industry poses significant health risks. Miners often work in environments where asbestos fibers can become airborne,...

tremolite asbestos mineral fibers close up
Tremolite Asbestos

Tremolite asbestos is a dangerous mineral whose short and fibrous fibers create a deadly exposure for its contactees. Tremolite has been found as a co...

Crocidolite-Asbestos mineral
Crocidolite Asbestos

Crocidolite asbestos, often referred to as “blue asbestos,” is one of the most dangerous forms of asbestos known to man. This article expl...

Amosite Asbestos mineral sample
Amosite Asbestos

Amosite asbestos, also known as “brown asbestos,” is one of the six recognized types of asbestos. It originates from the amphibole group o...

Chrysotile asbestos fiber close up
Chrysotile Asbestos

For a long time asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals has been a public health concern. Of six asbestos minerals, white asbestos o...

Steel-making workers possibly exposed to asbestos
Asbestos Exposure in Steel Mills

Thanks to its high heat resistance property, the steel mill often used asbestos in a variety of applications exposing steel mill workers to high expos...

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Asbestos Exposure in Railroad Workers

Railroad worker’s asbestos exposure has taken a toll on the lives of many workers. Despite being instrumental to the rise and maintenance of the...

Welder welding sheet metal
Asbestos Exposure in Metal Workers

Asbestos exposure in metal workers has been a discussion for those affected by exposure to asbestos for decades. Welders, foundry workers, and machini...

electrician avoiding exposure to asbestos
Asbestos Exposure for Electricians

Electricians have historically faced considerable hazards from asbestos exposure owing to its widespread application in electrical work environments....

Author Posts

Hands of a veteran in military uniform, clasped together in reflection.
Arizona Veterans: The Persistent Danger of Asbestos Exposure

Veterans have long faced dangers other professions did not, and the use of asbestos in several vehicles, buildings, and...

November 11, 2024

6 min read

secondary asbestos exposure - occupational exposure - take home exposure
Secondary Exposure Emerges as a Hidden Threat in the Ongoing Asbestos Crisis

In the shadows of America’s industrial legacy lurks a danger that extends far beyond the workplace. Asbestos, long...

August 14, 2024

3 min read

Focused, serious medical scientists analyzing research scans on a computer, working late in the laboratory.
Advancements in Mesothelioma Care: The Role of Hormonal Therapy

In recent studies, some promising findings in mesothelioma therapy have been reported, specifically regarding the potent...

August 7, 2024

2 min read

ohnson & Johnson Inc. facility
Breaking Down the J&J Talc Settlement by State: Who Gets What?

The recent $700 million Johnson & Johnson settlement is another major victory in the fight over talc’s safety. The...

June 28, 2024

5 min read

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American International Appeals Subpoena Ruling in Talc Mesothelioma Case

American International Industries is appealing to the Fourth Circuit to overturn a magistrate judge’s decision tha...

December 12, 2023

2 min read

Court of Law Trial: Female Judge and and Jury Sit, Start of a Civil Case Hearing.
Judge Rules Ford Not Liable in Mesothelioma Lawsuit Due to Prior Settlements

test- A North Carolina federal judge has ruled that Ford Motor Co. is not responsible for paying any part of a $275,000...

November 10, 2023

2 min read

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Viking Pump Inc. Moves to Dismiss NC Asbestos Lawsuit in NC

Viking Pump Inc. is asking a North Carolina federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a former DuPont employee who c...

August 14, 2023

2 min read

Lawyer Addressing the Jury
California Jury Awards $18.8 Million to Mesothelioma Patient In J&J Suit

On Tuesday, a California jury awarded $18.8 million to 24-year-old Emory Hernandez Valadez, a mesothelioma sufferer and...

July 18, 2023

2 min read

chapter 11 dismissal
Chapter 11 Dismissal Trial Key in J&J Talc Case

In a significant development in the Chapter 11 case of Johnson & Johnson’s bankrupt talc unit, a New Jersey b...

June 8, 2023

2 min read

bankruptcy case settlement
Hess Corp. Settles Asbestos Claims for $106 Million

Oil and gas giant Hess Corp. has reached an agreement to settle asbestos injury claims related to its subsidiary HONX In...

May 25, 2023

2 min read

court dismissal
North Carolina Couple Drops Defendants in Asbestos Lawsuit

A North Carolina couple has decided to remove multiple defendants, including 3M, from their lawsuit concerning asbestos...

May 1, 2023

2 min read

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FCCI Insurance Seeks Exclusion in Asbestos Lawsuits

Two FCCI Insurance units have argued in a Georgia federal court that they are not obligated to provide coverage to a mac...

April 7, 2023

2 min read

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