Mesothelioma is often deadly, as it’s a very aggressive type of cancer. It often occurs in the lungs, and it’s been linked to asbestos exposure. The risk is severe, which is why asbestos is no longer allowed to be used in building materials the way it once was. If…
MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR ASBESTOS VICTIMS IN LOUISIANA
Month: January 2018
People are still dying from diseases related to asbestos
If you watched your father, grandfather or uncles die of cancers related to their exposure to asbestos while working in the shipyards or other industries of Louisiana, it was likely an emotional and frustrating time. From the first diagnosis, you may have learned that…
Common places asbestos is found in the home
As of 1989, the use of asbestos in new items is illegal based on a ban set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Items created prior to 1989 can still use asbestos. One of the most common places asbestos was used was in materials to build houses….
How are occupational diseases diagnosed?
Going to work each day should not be worrisome. You shouldn’t have to think about possibly developing a disease that could disable you. But, some professions are like this. There are some inherently dangerous professions out there that can cause many workers to become…
Louisiana denigrated by tort reform group
The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) has unflattering words for Louisiana, saying that its courts are unbalanced, the litigation unnecessary and the governor an instigator. The Foundation blames the governor for encouraging lawyers to file lawsuits over…