Despite having represented and advocated for asbestos victims and their families for the many decades I have been in practice, I am always humbled by the continual efforts being made throughout our firm and community to raise public awareness about … Continue reading
As a Charleston, S.C., native, I’m no stranger to hurricane season and the threat of a potentially devastating storm that sends people running for sand bags, batteries and bottled water. Although businesses and schools have emergency and communications plans and … Continue reading
Walking into the Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers International Association’s Business Agents annual meeting feels a bit like diving head-first into a glass half-full. The products sheet metal workers make possible – HVAC systems, airplanes, elevators, skyscrapers, etc. … Continue reading
“We ourselves have no hope left. We are working on behalf of coming generations.” - Eliezer de Souza, Brazilian Association of People Exposed to Asbestos (ABREA) On Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, we will all pause and take a moment to honor … Continue reading
Time and time again, we hear of the same standard asbestos discoveries in which the plaintiff asks the defendants when they became aware of the hazards of asbestos and, in turn, how long the defendants continued to produce asbestos-containing products … Continue reading
Millions of people have been affected by medical conditions due to asbestos exposure. While a financial award cannot relieve the loss of a loved one or reduce the pain and suffering experienced, it often helps with expenses due to treatment … Continue reading
Unbeknownst to many California residents, on May 21, 2012, the California Court of Appeals for the Second District issued an opinion that not only potentially denies asbestos victims a chance to seek justice from some of those who caused their … Continue reading
If you watch TV then you have likely seen ads about money being held in trust for victims of asbestos exposure. Many friends have asked me about these. Who is eligible? When can a claim be made? How do trusts … Continue reading
Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. It is extremely aggressive, often not detected until it has progressed into the advanced stages of cancer and lacks any known cure. Although individual prognoses will vary, the mesothelioma survival … Continue reading
I am excited to share that the Chrysotile Institute has officially notified the Canadian government of its intentions to close its doors. The Chrysotile Institute is a non-profit organization based in Montreal, Canada, whose tagline is “For the Safe and … Continue reading