Asbestos Exposure Could Increase Because of EPA’s New Policy
There is no denying the devastating effect that asbestos has on countless mesothelioma sufferers. South Carolina victims of asbestos exposure often deal with serious and debilitating health effects even before they develop the deadly cancer. Now, new limited analysis at …
USDA Workers Worried About Asbestos Exposure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is charged with keeping the country’s food supply safe, but some employees say they are the ones facing health risks. The current USDA headquarters is undergoing a renovation and making some workers worried. Many claim …
RPWB is a US News 2018 Best Law Firm
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was named a 2018 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 and personal …
Extensive Experience in Sophisticated Litigation Locally, Nationally, and Internationally
CHARLESTON, SC – A settlement that provides six-week severance packages to former workers of a shuttered Moncks Corner fire truck manufacturer received final approval in U.S. District Court on Monday, August 31, …
Mesothelioma Victim Wins Millions in Johnson & Johnson Case
Johnson & Johnson is almost synonymous with baby products, and an untold number of families in South Carolina use their products on a regular basis. Unfortunately, their popular baby powder product may not be as safe as the company claims. …
Celebrity victims of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that has one known cause: Exposure to asbestos.
Many mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos in their jobs years ago. Others may have experienced secondary exposure, such as family members of individuals who …
Mesothelioma: Did Your Job Make You Sick?
The United States is definitely a country that was built upon the labor of its citizens. Whether you live in beautiful South Carolina or another part of the nation, it is logical to assume that somewhere nearby, you can find …
Worker Who Found Out About Asbestos Exposure Placed on Leave
South Carolina employers who know of asbestos risks must not only inform workers who may be exposed to it on the job but must also provide proper training and equipment to keep them as safe as possible. If employers fail …
Asbestos Litigation Ongoing Regarding Punitive Damages
New headlines still abound with stories regarding a major jury verdict that held Johnson & Johnson liable for more than $100 million in damages for asbestos-related injuries. The manufacturing conglomerate is now battling plaintiffs in a separate state, where are …
Asbestos Exposure Among Veterans in Military Ships
Today, many military veterans are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, due to exposure to asbestos that occurred decades ago.
Years ago, asbestos was used widely for its insulating and fireproofing properties. Many branches of the military used asbestos, but perhaps none …