Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers write a lot about people who were exposed to this deadly disease by way of their employer. A lot of times these were individuals who worked in shipyards, military service, factories, construction or some other job where airborne asbestos was a common threat. Something we haven’t…
According to a recent report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, some 8,000 people in Britain who died from cancer had been sickened by some job-related factor – mostly having to do with exposure to asbestos. Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers understand that this accounts for more than 5…
Accused of increasing the risk of asbestos exposure in Southborough and Provincetown, three entities have been fined more than $35,000 for reportedly illegally storing the dangerous organic compound. Our Boston mesothelioma attorneys are encouraged that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is actively pursuing such cases, though we would argue…
Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers are nothing if not meticulous. That’s important for lawyers in any sector of law, but it’s critical in asbestos exposure litigation because many of these cases involve evidence that goes back decades. An incident stemming from a mesothelioma win in Mississippi illustrates the importance of this.…
Companies responsible for asbestos exposure in Boston and throughout the country use every possible tool at their disposal to divert the focus from their liability for mesothelioma sickness and death. The latest involves smear tactic targeting mesothelioma lawyers, saying their actions are akin to fraud, particularly when there is more…
Boston mesothelioma attorneys are going to have to get even more aggressive in fighting for their clients, following a decision by the high court in Pennsylvania, which could have far-reaching implications. At issue in Betz v. Pneumo Abex llc. was whether scientific evidence showing that even a slight amount of…
As we’ve previously reported in our Boston Mesothelioma Lawyers’ Blog, more than 100 companies deemed responsible for lethal asbestos exposure have filed for bankruptcy and established trusts in order to pay out claimants and minimize litigation. Boston mesothelioma lawyers recognize that there are pros and cons to this system. On…
Boston mesothelioma lawyers have been following the developments surrounding the case involving Fed-Mogul Global, Inc. In Boston mesothelioma cases – and really, in mesothelioma cases all over the country – it’s been common over the last 20 years for businesses accused of exposure to asbestos to file for Chapter 11…
Boston mesothelioma lawyers are constantly on the lookout for information regarding new treatments for those diagnosed with mesothelioma in New England. As of yet, there is sadly no cure for this cancer, which usually kills within a year of diagnosis. However, scientists appear to be pressing on in studying this…
Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers routinely keep a close watch on the pulse of what’s happening in other districts and even states with regard to similar lawsuits. Often, Boston mesothelioma cases can mirror what’s happening around the country. It’s important to know which strategies have been especially effective, as well as…