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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