Asbestosis And The Legal Implications
A chronic medical condition, which affects the tissue of the lungs, is known as asbestosis. Mine workers and several other professionals suffers from this disease, which occurs due to heavy exposure to asbestos over a long period. Shortness of breath is the most common complaint from those affected by asbestosis and ultimately they end with various types of cancer of the lung. (read full article…)
Mesothelioma Lawsuits - Road To Justice For The Unfortunate Victims
What are mesothelioma lawsuits and how do they arise?
Mesothelioma lawsuits are filed by the victims of mesothelioma to avail reparations for medical expenses, pain & suffering and loss of income associated with the growth of this disease. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer, which is inflicted by exposure to asbestos most frequently used in industrial and residential places till the late seventies. (read full article…)
A Summary Of Recent Pennsylvania & New Jersey Appellate Court Decisions
Pennsylvania State Court Decisions
1. Civil Litigation
1.1. Causes of Action – Learned Intermediary
? Superior Court of Pennsylvania
? Lineberger v. Wyeth
2006 PA Super 35 (February 23, 2006)
Holding: In a pharmaceutical liability claim against a drug manufacturer, in order to avoid (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…)
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…)
Toxic Mold Lawyers Will Be A Lot Busier Soon Due To Hurricanes In The Gulf And Flooding In The East
Recent studies have found evidence that there is less of a connection between certain health problems and toxic mold than was previously believed. Nonetheless, in the wake of flooding on the US Gulf Coast and in the Eastern United States, the number of toxic mold-related lawsuits is certain to increase. (read full article…)
How To Find A Mesothelioma Lawyer
Filing a lawsuit with the aim of getting compensation for Mesothelioma is a long and tedious process. However, the most important step is the selection of the Mesothelioma attorney or law firm. It is important that you find a good, experienced Mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible after you have been diagnosed with the disease. The earlier you get to a Mesothelioma lawyer, the better your chances of success. (read full article…)
EPA Regulations Raise The Bar For Industrial Air Quality Testing
Far-reaching environmental legislation continues to change the way Americans live, work, and run their businesses. For the past decade and a half, companies have worked toward meeting the latest air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (read full article…)
Asbestos Consultant - One Name Multiple Roles
Are you aware of the danger of the silent killer, mesothelioma cancer, caused by the unchecked use of asbestos? Asbestos consultant is the person that spreads the awareness about the harmful affects of asbestos. Asbestos consultants provide information on potential dangers of asbestos and help to avoid mesothelioma, asbestosis and other serious lung disorders. (read full article…)
Mesothelioma Verdicts - Lawsuits And Compensation
A dramatic rise in mesothelioma cases in the last one-decade has resulted into thousands of lawsuits filed and compensation, running into millions of US dollars, awarded to the victims in several mesothelioma verdicts. (read full article…)