Silica Isn't the ?Next Asbestos'

By Gary S. Mogel

NU Online News Service, 10:33 a.m. EDT?Although it is not and probably never will be the problem that asbestos is for businesses and insurers, silica-related claims and lawsuits have been steadily increasing for the past few years, according to plaintiff and defense attorneys practicing in this field.

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