What are Mesothelioma Bankruptcy Trusts?
Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. Many people develop mesothelioma due to workplace asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago.
When a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the victim and his or her family members may be eligible for significant …
Where is asbestos exposure most likely to occur?
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer caused by exposure to the toxic substance asbestos. Every year in the United States, an average of 3,000 people receive a mesothelioma diagnosis. Annual deaths from mesothelioma total about 2,500. Although preventing asbestos exposure from …
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Asbestos Case
The United States Supreme Court recently heard an asbestos-related case, addressing the issue of third-party liability. This is one of the first cases heard by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the newest member of the Supreme Court.
Wife Pursues Asbestos Litigation Against Husband’s Ex-Employer
Losing a spouse can be a devastating experience. When the death was caused by the negligence of others, the experience can be even worse. That’s exactly what one woman claims happened to her husband, who developed and ultimately succumbed to …
Legal Claim Cites Ongoing Asbestos Exposure to City Workers
Workers in South Carolina typically expect that the only thing they will have to worry about while at work is just that — work. People should not have to worry that their employers might be concealing important health information from …
Do Women Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Survive Longer Than Men?
We recently published a SlideShare discussing mesothelioma, and better response to treatment and longer life expectancy among women diagnosed with the disease. Please view the slides to learn more.
…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 …
Families of two smokers hooked by free samples awarded $113 million
The families of a pair of deceased smokers from the United States Virgin Islands were awarded $113 million by two juries last month.
In a consolidated trial, the juries found that the maker of Newport cigarettes (previously Lorillard, now R.J. …
Lawsuit Claims Apartment Complex Knew About Asbestos Exposure
South Carolina workers are at particular risk for exposure to the deadly asbestos, especially when clearing away debris from work sites. An out-of-state crew claims that they were knowingly subjected to asbestos exposure when an apartment complex repeatedly denied the …
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 …