Choosing a lawyer We have included some questions that we suggest you ask an attorney before signing: How much experience do you have in actually trying Mesothelioma cases? It is important that you find a lawyer who has lots of experience in taking on asbestos companies. Some attorneys have handled one...

Though all lawsuits are different, most asbestos cases progress in a similar manner. Once you’ve decided to proceed with an attempt to obtain compensation for your asbestos-related injuries, the process should be similar to the one outlined below. Filing - The first step in your asbestos lawsuit...

When considering whether or not to consult an attorney to discuss your asbestos-related illness, you’ll probably wonder whether or not you really “have a case.” That question varies from lawsuit to lawsuit. What you should know, however, is that for decades, employers have been allowing...

Asbestos litigation is the longest, most expensive mass tort in U.S. history, involving more than 8,400 defendants and 730,000 claimants as of 2002 according to the RAND Corporation, and at least one defendant reported claim counts in excess of 800,000 in 2006 . Current trends indicate that the worldwide...

Finding out that you or a family member has mesothelioma can be difficult enough. It is never easy to face the possibility of death and can be even more difficult facing the reality that a provider may no longer be able to support the family. This level of financial uncertainty can cause additional pain...

Occupational exposure to asbestos is not limited to simply shipyards and power plants. Asbestos exposure can, unfortunately, occur in almost any industry where older fixtures are not maintained or asbestos containing materials are handled or utilized. The nature of asbestos is such that its applications...

Oil refinery workers may have been exposed to high levels of asbestos on a daily basis. These major oil refineries across the country represent a growing list of refineries where our clients have been exposed to asbestos. In addition to airborne asbestos exposure, the tradesmen who worked at these oil...

The brave men and women serving their country in Iraq are presented with a number of occupational hazards: the threat of enemy attack, uncomfortable living conditions, extreme heat and weather circumstances, and more. Few people, however, are aware of another occupational danger faced by United States...

An enormous amount of asbestos exposure has occurred in New York City and state due to the high concentration of industrial areas and high population. Every year, hundreds of New York citizens are diagnosed with the deadly cancer known as mesothelioma (the most common form of this cancer is known as...

There are still many aspects of asbestos that are being researched. A known fact about asbestos exposure is that almost all cases are work related. Those who were exposed in their work environment had first hand contact with the material. The inhalation or ingestion of these fibers was very common and...