The devastating chemical explosion that occurred last night in West, Tex., at Adair Grain’s DBA West Fertilizer Company plant reminds me of not only the importance of workplace safety but also the tremendous gratitude we owe to first responders such … Continue reading
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 the 2012 football season comes to a close, I, along with millions of other Americans, will suddenly find myself counting down the days until the cleats hit the field again next September and we can once again cheer on … 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
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
Wednesday’s game between the New York Giants, the defending Super Bowl Champion, and the Dallas Cowboys kicked off the 93rd season of the National Football League. While bloggers and pundits are focused on the buzz of the new season, from … Continue reading
When the Twin Towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, a mushroom cloud of toxic dust surged through lower Manhattan. Countless victims at the crash site, including firefighters and police, were caked in a thick grey dust covering their bodies, burning … 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
What do you think about when you hear the word “asbestos”? You may be familiar with litigation surrounding those who have been exposed to asbestos and who have suffered or died from an asbestos-related disease. Beyond a basic familiarity with … Continue reading