Do You Know the Most Common Form of Mesothelioma?
You may have already known that asbestos is toxic and tried to avoid it, or maybe you had never even heard of the substance before receiving a life-altering diagnosis. The fatal cancer mesothelioma is unfortunately not an uncommon outcome of …
Supreme Court Ruling Will Help Asbestos Victims
By Dave Butler
The United States Supreme Court delivered an unexpectedly good opinion for asbestos victims last week.
For years, equipment makers (including those who make pumps, valves, turbines and boilers) have argued that they only make and sell metal …
Compensation For Mesothelioma Is Possible
Asbestos was once frequently used in a wide range of industries, from automobiles to manufacturing to construction and much more. For those working in these types of industries, exposure to asbestos was not only common but, at one point in …
Mesothelioma Victim, Wife File Suit for Asbestos Exposure
South Carolina patients who develop serious, life-threatening medical issues suffer more than just physical symptoms. Many deal with ongoing and severe emotional distress related to their illnesses. This is often true for patients dealing with mesothelioma, a fatal cancer caused …
I Was Diagnosed With Mesothelioma, What Can I Do?
Regardless of how many fruits and vegetables South Carolina residents eat, how often they exercise and how well they take care of themselves, another person’s negligence can still cause them to develop serious health issues. Developing mesothelioma as a result …
Wife Sues Manufacturer Over Husband’s Mesothelioma Death
Contrary to what may be popular belief, asbestos exposure can occur virtually anywhere and at anytime, not just in the construction and manufacturing industries. The health effects of such exposure are tangible and devastating for victims who go on to …
Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma More Common Than You May Think
The vast majority of people in South Carolina have likely been exposed to asbestos at some point in their life. While even small amounts of asbestos can be extremely detrimental to human health, most people will not develop mesothelioma as …
RPWB is a 2019 U.S. News Best Law Firm
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was named a 2019 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the plaintiff firm for its work on mass torts and class actions, product liability, securities, healthcare law, …
Woman Blames Mesothelioma on Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder
South Carolina consumers trust companies to provide safe and effective products. When these expectations are violated, an individual’s safety, health and well-being may be at risk. An out-of-state woman is currently seeking $28 million from Johnson & Johnson, claiming that …
Pathologist Testifies During Victim’s Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Baby powder was once largely comprised of talc, a substance that is frequently contaminated with asbestos. In the past, this type of talc baby powder was a commonly-used substance by many in South Carolina, and now some residents may be …