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Asbestos Lawsuit Appeals: What to Know and How to Prepare

Civil appeals are difficult, and very rarely successful, especially in asbestos cases. Usually, appeals courts uphold lower court judgements unless

Cigarette Smokers Who Are Exposed to Asbestos Have A Higher Risk Of Lung Cancer

IntroductionAsbestos exposure and smoking are two of the most significant risk factors for developing lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.

Expert Witnesses in Asbestos Litigation

Expert witnesses explain to judges and juries how asbestos exposure occurs and what it does to our health.We know today that asbestos is anything but

Honoring Paul Brodeur, Champion for Asbestos Victims

With so much of the legal history of asbestos revolving around corruption and coverups, it’s important to acknowledge those who have helped turn the

What are the First Signs of Mesothelioma?

Immediate indications of Mesothelioma are almost invisible, as symptoms develop long after the onset of the disease compounded further by the long

Asbestos & Forever Chemicals: The Ongoing Environmental Challenge

Asbestos, a toxic substance with no known half-life, shares some unsettling similarities with what are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” such

Best Asbestos Test Kit

The Lowdown on Asbestos Test KitsAsbestos was once hailed for its epic heat resistance and insulating properties, and, subsequently, was commonly used

Who Gets Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is mostly caused by asbestos. People are usually exposed at work, or by a family member who works around asbestos.Mesothelioma is an

Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma in Women

CDC Report Finds Mesothelioma Cases in Women are Higher Than ExpectedTragically, it is mesothelioma that is the lasting calling card of the asbestos

If I file a mesothelioma claim and pass away before it is finished, can my family still get money for my mesothelioma?

A: Yes, in most cases, if a mesothelioma claimant passes away before their claim is resolved, their family may still be eligible to receive

Female Patients and Asbestos: One Woman's Journey

In 2021, the CDC found that the asbestos disease mesothelioma had risen in women in the past two decades, and was both under-reported and

Asbestos and Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting – and sometimes stressful – time in a woman’s life. There are many things to think about, and worry about, during the roughly