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The costs of mesothelioma can be overwhelming. They can include income loss, expensive treatments that may not be covered by health insurance, plus pain and suffering for you and for your family. Because the disease is preventable – and because it is usually caused by someone else’s negligence – legal options may be available to help regain these costs. Asbestos lawyers focus their practice on knowledgeably and effectively bringing to justice companies that exposed employees and the public to asbestos products. A mesothelioma attorney can help you consider your options and file a claim against the company responsible for your asbestos-related illness. More than one company may be responsible. A mesothelioma attorney identifies all companies at fault. Mesothelioma lawsuits have helped thousands of people receive financial assistance. A lawsuit can result in much-needed money to help reduce financial hardships during an illness and can also provide a more stable future for your loved ones. A lawyer specializing in asbestos litigation can help you seek compensation for expenses related to illness caused by asbestos exposure.

FL Senate Approves Bill Requiring Form for Asbestos Lawsuits

The Florida Senate voted to approve Republican Senator Travis Hutson’s proposed SB 720 requiring courts to dismiss asbestos claims without a completed information form. The bill’s next stop is the Florida House of Representatives. If the House approves the measure, it would then go before the governor. If signed into law, those with asbestos-related diseases […]

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Study: Fibers Released from Asbestos Cement Far Exceed Limits

The installation and removal of asbestos cement products may put workers at significant health risks, according to a recent study published in the Annals of Work Exposures and Health. The nonprofit organization Occupational Knowledge International found that exposure levels to airborne asbestos exceed the short-term limit created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Exposure […]

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Study: Fibers Released from Asbestos Cement Far Exceed Limits

The installation and removal of asbestos cement products may put workers at significant health risks, according to a recent study published in the Annals of Work Exposures and Health. The nonprofit organization Occupational Knowledge International found that exposure levels to airborne asbestos exceed the short-term limit created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Exposure […]

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Paterson, NJ Schools Sued for Mishandling Asbestos Removal

Former Paterson (NJ) Schools Environmental Officer Brenda Zemo is suing the district saying it improperly handled asbestos during renovations. […]

Hillsboro Landfill Fined $6,400 For Failing To Cover Asbestos Properly

Hillsboro Landfill Inc. has been fined $6,400 by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for improperly covering asbestos waste. […]

Asbestos Controversy At Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University continues its plans to renovate Stevenson Hall despite the current asbestos controversy. […]

Asbestos Controversy At Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University continues its plans to renovate Stevenson Hall despite the current asbestos controversy. […]

New Study Shows Allegheny County Having Asbestos-Related Deaths Drastically Above National Average

The D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund backed study shows Allegheny County as having asbestos deaths much higher than the national average. […]

New Study Shows Allegheny County Having Asbestos-Related Deaths Drastically Above National Average

The D.C.-based Environmental Working Group Action fund backed study shows Allegheny County as having asbestos deaths much higher than the national average. […]

Appellate Court Affirms Decision That Plaintiff’s Asbestos Exposure Claim Was Unproven

Citing ‘Paradoxical’ Expert Testimony, Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Defendant in Asbestos Exposure Case […]

Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

5-Day Asbestos Exposure Deemed Potentially Significant to Plaintiff’s Disease, Says Appellate Court […]

Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

5-Day Asbestos Exposure Deemed Potentially Significant to Plaintiff’s Disease, Says Appellate Court […]

Widow’s Asbestos Claim Revived After Appeals Court Ruling

Tennessee Appeals Court Remands Widow’s Asbestos Case Barred in 2009 […]

Lightning Strike Prompts Asbestos Concerns at School

After lightning damaged the chimney of a school in Lewisboro, New York, toxic asbestos tiles were discovered during an inspection […]

Dow Chemical Electrician Receives $6 Million Award in Asbestos Suit

The man was a sub-contractor who did frequent work at Dow’s Plaquemine Facility. […]