Legal Information about Asbestos and Mesothelioma Claims

by Shrader Law | Feb 9, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma claims can be extremely challenging to deal with. The primary cause of mesothelioma is extended exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a silicate mineral that has been used in various building materials, automotive parts, factory equipment as well as some consumer goods. Groups that may be at risk for asbestos exposure include Navy veterans, construction workers, electricians, plumbers,...

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Should I expect my asbestos lawsuit to end in a settlement?

by Shrader Law | Feb 9, 2014 | Mesothelioma

More often than not, a filed asbestos lawsuit does end in a settlement agreement between the two parties. There are multiple reasons that this works out to the benefit of both the defendant and the claimant, and the rest of this article will address those individually. It should be noted, however, that there are sometimes cases that do not settle out of court and instead progress to trial. When...

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Asbestos in the Shipyard: A Fatal Navy Mistake

by Shrader Law | Feb 8, 2014 | Mesothelioma

The Navy Mandate on Asbestos—A Shipyard Gold Standard The navy used more asbestos than any other branch of the military, chiefly during the two World Wars and the Korean Conflict. Given its usefulness in insulating and fireproofing structures that had to withstand significant heat and possible damage during an enemy attack, asbestos was an ideal material for vessel construction. It was also...

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Find the Right Asbestos Cancer Lawyer for You

by Shrader Law | Feb 8, 2014 | Mesothelioma

There are specific ways to find the right asbestos cancer lawyer for you and your family. About 80 percent of these cases are due to asbestos exposure on the job. Mesothelioma cancer is specific in that it generally has a latency period of 20 to 40 years before symptoms start to appear in the patient. When a diagnosis is finally made, many mesothelioma patients find themselves in the final...

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Mesothelioma – Help is at Your Fingertips

by Shrader Law | Feb 6, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Finding mesothelioma help can be somewhat challenging. Mesothelioma is not a mainstream cancerbut it is deadly and strikes in the lining of organs in the body. Each year, approximately 2,000 to 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with it. Mesothelioma normally follows a latency period of up to 40 years, which means that most individuals who were exposed to asbestos might go years before actually...

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