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Qualities to Look for in an Attorney for Your Mesothelioma Case

When choosing an attorney for your mesothelioma case, you’ll want to find a firm that possesses certain, specific qualities and characteristics. To ensure that any particular firm that you’re considering meets all of your minimum requirements, be sure and consult with one or more of its representatives before signing a contract for representation. Most any reputable asbestos law firm will offer...

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Understand Where and How Shipyard Asbestos Made Thousands Sick

To understand where and how shipyard asbestos made thousands sick with mesothelioma and other related illnesses, let’s go back to the early part of the twentieth century, around the time of the two World Wars. It was during this battle-riddled era that asbestos products really crept into the trust of navy commanders, who in 1939 actually mandated its use on all new construction. What’s important...

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Types of Assistance with the Effects of Mesothelioma for Navy Veterans

There are several unique sources of support available to help with the medical, financial and emotional effects of mesothelioma in navy veterans. A few examples include help with paying bills and getting healthcare through the U.S. government, emotional support and networking opportunities through support groups and other non-profits and mesothelioma legal advice and guidance through private...

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Mesothelioma and the Law-Answers for the Wary Litigant

Are you in a position to file a personal injury claim but have questions about mesothelioma and the law that you need answered first? Setting up a consultation meeting with an attorney from an experienced and established mesothelioma law firm is the best way to get all the answers specific to your potential case. But for general information, we’ve compiled a short FAQ to offer wary potential...

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Where to Turn for Mesothelioma Legal Advice

Knowing where to turn for mesothelioma legal advice isn’t easy for most people who have just received the shock of their lives in the diagnosis itself. In the majority of cases, mesothelioma victims did not even realize that they were at risk for developing a serious and life-threatening illness to begin with. To be suddenly hit with the words “terminal cancer” is a blow that most individuals...

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Find Out What You Need to Know About Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit

To find out what you need to know about filing a mesothelioma lawsuit for your individual case, you’ll need to consult with a qualified legal professional. An experienced asbestos attorney can explain to you, in detail, what can reasonably be expected from your claim—including an approximate length of litigation and a fair settlement amount. General information about the process, including a...

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Mesothelioma Cancer and Asbestos Exposure: Two Halves of an Inevitably Grim Whole, PART ONE

This two-part informational series explores the morbid connection between asbestos and mesothelioma—a relationship that results in thousands of deaths in the U.S. each year. Tracing that relationship through the history of asbestos use, common avenues of exposure and the ultimate results of a rare but unrelentingly deadly illness—these articles are intended to facilitate a full understanding of...

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Find an Asbestos Attorney That Has Your Best Interests at Heart

If you or a loved one have received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it is vital to do your due diligence before choosing an asbestos attorney for legal representation. Some essential questions to ask when choosing a mesothelioma law firm are: How much experience should the mesothelioma law firm have that is handling my asbestos claim? When choosing a mesothelioma law firm for representation, be...

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How Mesothelioma Treatment is Changing and What to Expect in the Coming Years

Traditional mesothelioma treatment methods have followed the medical standard for cancer management—revolving primarily around the Big Cancer Curing Three: surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. However, the last several years have brought advancements in medical science that hold hope to revolutionize the way that cancer is treated. Even extremely aggressive (and rare) forms, like...

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Asbestos Exposure-When, Where, Why and How You Could Be at Risk

Asbestos exposure has affected tens of thousands of Americans to date—blue-collar workers, military vets and even stay-at-home moms have been at risk. So, how do you know whether YOU need to be concerned about the health consequences of regular and prolonged exposure? The following article can answer your questions about when, where, why and how you could have been put at risk. When? Asbestos...

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