“No Win, No Fee” Explained In Simple English
Are you confused with legal terms? Would you like the common phase “no win no fee” explained in simple English?
So what does “No win, No fee” actually mean? (read full article…)
Today’s Ever Increasing Compensation Culture
We are all now living in the compensation culture where someone ends up picking up the tab, is this ethically right or wrong? More and more people are now claiming compensation thanks to the no win no fee contracts that many companies are now offering. Is this right or wrong? (read full article…)
The Asbestos Trust Fund Bill
A bill continues to languish in Congress which was designed to resolve many thousands of asbestos related lawsuits, leaving many waiting for a just resolution as they continue to endure their painfull illness without compensation. (read full article…)
Mesothelioma Attorney - Finding The Best
If you or someone you love suffers from this condition, contact a Mesothelioma lawyer or Mesothelioma attorneys from a skilled Mesothelioma law firm. When choosing a mesothelioma attorney, you should keep it in mind that experience of the lawyer is the most important factor. Your Mesothelioma attorney, or mesothelioma lawyer can discuss with you the types of evidence and documentation that might be required in order to pursue litigation. (read full article…)
Why There Are So Many Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Asbestos is a naturally-occuring fibrous mineral of metamorpic hydrous magnesium silicate. The term “metamorphic” is used to describe a process of extreme heat and pressure which creates specific secondary patterns of minerals with new chemical and/or physical properties. As the primary rock is heated and recooled, silicate crystals align in long rows of mineral fibers, which easily separate into tiny shards thinner than a human hair. Asbestos fibers are not a health risk as long as they are undisturbed. (read full article…)
Junk Faxes - New California Law Challenged
I hate junk faxes. You hate junk faxes. We all hate junk faxes! California legislators passed a law banning them, but it has been delayed to a legal challenge.
Junk Fax Prevention Act
In 2005, the State of California passed the Junk Fax Prevention Act. Legislators were reacting to the bevy of businesses screaming about the junk faxes being received daily. The problem with junk faxes, besides being annoying, is they put wear and tear on fax machines as well as using up paper and toner. (read full article…)
Mesothelioma - Suing For Compensation
Most asbestos lawsuits have been filed by people who have worked in environments where they have been exposed to asbestos, and who subsequently developed an asbestos-related illness such as asbestosis or mesothelioma. The purpose of asbestos lawsuits is to recover financial damages from the employer responsible for maintaining the safety of the workplace, or from some other company that was negligent in manufacturing or in recommending a hazardous material. (read full article…)
Mesophelioma Victims: Fight For Your Rights!
A few decades ago hundreds of construction workers suffered from asbestos exposure in their workplaces. Nowadays, a great number of these people are suffering from malignant Mesophelioma. There is a period of 20 to 50 years between the initial exposure and the development of the disease. The diagnosis of Mesophelioma is quite difficult because the initial symptoms are very similar to the ones from a common flu. (read full article…)
Are You A Victim? Class Action May Be An Alternative To Going It Alone
The Class Action Lawsuit might be comparable to the club in the hand of David who is about to slay the Goliath, or in this case a giant corporation.
Maybe “slay” is to strong a word. In any event, the class action lawsuit is an effective tool, (when wielded by an experienced professional), which can give a big company plenty of headaches. (read full article…)
What The Asbestos Companies Knew About Mesothelioma
The asbestos industry caused a great amount of pain to many families by ignoring the startling evidence that asbestos exposure is harmful and often deadly. All of the suffering could have been avoided because the asbestos companies knew a lot more than they informed the public about. The companies considered the protection of the industry more important than the lives of their workers. (read full article…)