If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma as an aircraft mechanic, you deserve and have the right to compensation.  With asbestos used extensively in aircraft components from the 1930s to the 1990s, mesothelioma in aircraft mechanics has been diagnosed at a heartbreaking rate.  Both civilian and military mechanics were frequently exposed during daily maintenance and repair, […]

Mesothelioma in drywall tapers is a devastating consequence of the overlooked dangers of asbestos use during the 1940s to 1970s.  Up until 1977, when the CPSC banned asbestos use in drywall materials, it was found in joint compounds, spackling, plaster, and tape. Anyone who sanded, mixed, or cut these materials was exposed to vast amounts […]

Mesothelioma from chemical plants continues to contribute to the nearly 3,000 annual mesothelioma cases in the U.S. Sadly, this comes as little surprise, given that chemical plants (particularly before 1980) relied heavily on asbestos for insulation, fireproofing, and chemical resistance.  Any chemical plant workers with mesothelioma have the right to compensation, even if the exposure […]

When companies that produce asbestos-containing products file for bankruptcy, they are legally obligated to establish asbestos trust funds. These are designed to provide compensation for the millions of Americans suffering from asbestos-related diseases, including oil refinery workers and pipefitters to Marine Corps and Air Force veterans. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer and legal firm such as […]

Asbestos product liability lawsuits have become significantly more common in recent years, as the delayed symptoms of diseases such as mesothelioma have become clear to those who worked around dangerous materials between the 1940s and 1990s.  Anyone who has suffered as a result of asbestos exposure has the right to file a product liability asbestos […]

If the company responsible for your asbestos exposure filed for bankruptcy, there are still ways for you to claim compensation. This may be true even if it’s been decades since you worked there or decades since the company went bankrupt.  This is a common scenario, as many companies were forced into bankruptcy by the number […]

Occupational Safety Records are a critical piece of evidence in any asbestos lawsuit, as they provide an unquestionable paper trail connecting workplace exposure to an illness.  This documentation can prove absolutely vital in proving the link to the illness in court, as most victims are dealing with exposure from decades ago, where memories have long […]

Electricians who have endured asbestos exposure are 16 times more likely to get mesothelioma than those in other occupations. This is due to the millions of homes built from the 1940s to the 1980s, which are more likely to contain asbestos-containing materials.  As mesothelioma symptoms don’t appear until 20 to 50 years later, many victims […]

Power plant workers are eight times more likely to die of mesothelioma than the general population. The risk is especially high for employees who worked in power plants before the 1990s, when asbestos was widely used for its heat-resistant and insulating properties.  Today, large numbers of power plant workers from that era are receiving mesothelioma […]

Military asbestos exposure has resulted in veterans making up around 33% of all mesothelioma cases in the U.S. As a deadly form of cancer, victims are entitled to VA disability benefits and compensation either through personal injury lawsuits against manufacturers. Asbestos use was widespread in the U.S. military during the 20th century, particularly during and […]