Decades ago, when industries arrived in a particular U.S. town, the people of that town rejoiced. They looked forward to the jobs those industries would bring and the prosperity their families would enjoy when steady, full-time employment came into the picture. Throughout the generations, industries of many kinds promised a better life for those they … Read more
Open a newspaper or browse through the latest news on Yahoo or any other internet search engine and you’re likely to dig up at least a few current stories about asbestos negligence cases in the United States. Sadly, most of the time, the stories involve a negligent employer/owner/executive and an unsuspecting employee who now has … Read more
What Types of Defendants May Be Named in an Asbestos Lawsuit? If you’re considering filing an asbestos-related suit because you or a loved one has been affected by or has died from mesothelioma, you’re probably wondering who might be named in such a suit. After all, in many cases, it’s been years or even decades … Read more
What Kind of Compensation is Available to Veterans with Mesothelioma? Estimates show that each year in the U.S. about 1,000 veterans are diagnosed with life-changing mesothelioma cancer. With about 3,000 new cases of the disease diagnosed each year in the United States, it’s easy to do the math: about one-third of all Americans diagnosed with … Read more
Throughout the last half-century, thousands upon thousands of individuals have been exposed to asbestos materials. The exposure may have happened in any number of places, from your place of employment to less obvious places, like your home. You may have been exposed at a young age or perhaps later in life. Regardless of the circumstances, … Read more
Oil refinery mesothelioma risk for workers – No doubt you’ve passed them as you’ve driven down the highway. You know, those sprawling industrial complexes lined with numerous tanks, smoke stacks, and miles of pipeline; plants that take crude oil and process them into useful products like gasoline, kerosene, or heating oil. You’ve probably turned up … Read more
If you’ve ever been dealt a serious blow of any sort, whether that issue is connected with you personally or with a friend or member of your family, you probably recognize how difficult it is to carry on without it having some effect on your life. Perhaps you find it difficult to work or to … Read more
Buying a piece of commercial or industrial property can be an exciting proposition for those starting or growing a business. It’s a time for new ventures and – hopefully – growing profits. But often, there are many risks that come with such a transaction, especially if you’re purchasing a property where the last owners/tenants may … Read more
Most Americans don’t think twice about their daily routines and what they might be exposed to during their everyday tasks. Little thought is given to stepping outside to go to work or school or to entering that place of employment or education. We rarely given a second thought to drinking that glass of tap water … Read more
Asbestos in homes – If you’ve been home shopping lately and are considering older homes that need an update, you’ve probably seen your share of popcorn ceilings. After all, in the late 1960s and through the 1970s, they were all the rage. Everyone wanted one of these cool ceilings, which gave rooms a mod look … Read more