Lung cancer patients who were exposed to asbestos often wonder if their smoking history makes them ineligible for compensation. The answer is no. Smoking does not cancel out the legal right to sue for asbestos-related disease. Courts acknowledge that when asbestos and tobacco are both involved, the risk of cancer increases sharply. This combined risk, […]
For those facing mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases, pursuing rightful compensation is often one of the most urgent concerns. In New Orleans and Baton Rouge, victims usually have two main options: filing a lawsuit or submitting a claim to an asbestos trust fund. Each path works differently, and the right choice depends on your specific […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Louisiana, where you file your case can seriously affect what kind of compensation you might get. This decision, known as forum shopping, means choosing the legal path that gives you the best shot at a strong result. In asbestos cases, that usually means weighing three options: Louisiana courts, […]
Asbestos exposure is not just a workplace issue. Many families have been harmed by contact with asbestos in homes, schools, or through loved ones who unknowingly brought fibers home on their clothes. These types of exposure, called secondary or environmental, can still cause serious diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Fortunately, the law offers ways […]
Asbestos exposure is already a serious health risk. But in parts of Louisiana, where industrial pollution is common, it may not be the only one. A growing number of studies show that tiny air particles known as PM2.5 can make asbestos-related conditions worse. These particles are part of the pollution tied to climate change, and […]
Veterans who served on military bases across the U.S., including here in Louisiana, were often exposed to asbestos without knowing it. Years later, some develop mesothelioma or other serious diseases tied directly to that exposure. However, when they try to file a legal claim, many run into the Feres doctrine, a rule that blocks lawsuits […]
Asbestos-related illnesses are still a major issue, even though the U.S. has banned most uses of asbestos. The problem is that many products that contain asbestos are still being imported from countries like Russia and China. U.S. courts have limited the use of the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) against foreign corporations, making it challenging to […]
For years, the common notion has been that you can only be exposed to asbestos if you worked in a factory, a construction site, or a shipyard. However, new studies have debunked this notion, with evidence showing that consumers using everyday products, such as talcum powder, have also been exposed. Some of these consumers are […]
Most mesothelioma lawsuits focus on workplace asbestos exposure. Many workers in construction, manufacturing, and shipbuilding spent years inhaling asbestos fibers, often without knowing the risks. However, asbestos exposure isn’t limited to job sites. You can file a lawsuit against product manufacturers, landlords, and secondhand exposure sources. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed […]
Asbestos started off as a “magical material” for construction, shipbuilding, and industrial jobs. However, years of working with the material proved costly. Many workers spent years inhaling asbestos fibers without knowing the associated risks. Today, diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are common among those exposed on the job. Government agencies like OSHA (Occupational […]