Articles Posted in Mesothelioma Attorney

For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as E.S., and her husband will be referred to as J.S. In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana rejected Avondale Shipyard’s immunity defense, yet again, in another mesothelioma case. E.S. passed away…

Given the devastating effects of asbestos exposure, a common question that people who have suffered exposure ask is, “Is it possible to file a lawsuit before becoming ill?” While such concerns are understandable, the legal system cannot allow you to sue for asbestos exposure before you become sick. It is a legal requirement for anyone…

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you might be eligible to file a personal injury claim and seek compensation. One common concern people have is whether they can sue if they are unsure of where or how their asbestos exposure occurred. The good news is that you can still begin…

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be considering pursuing compensation for damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In these cases, time is a critical factor due to the aggressive nature of the disease and poor prognosis. One crucial question you might be asking is…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. M.W.M. In a recent significant legal decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, ruled in favor of the family of a man who succumbed to mesothelioma. This rare and aggressive cancer is primarily caused by exposure to…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as W.D. In a recent court decision, a New York jury awarded a record-breaking verdict to a former World Trade Center (WTC) worker, Mr. W.D., and his wife, following a devastating malignant mesothelioma diagnosis. The two have been seeking compensation…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as D.C. Sr. In a recent court case, a Louisiana man, D.C. Sr., who was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive type of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure, in mid-2024, was allowed to proceed with his case…

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can cause serious illnesses. Among the common asbestos-related illnesses are mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, which is the tissue that forms the layer lining internal organs. After someone is exposed to asbestos, it can take decades…

In this day and age, you would be forgiven to assume that most people, if not everyone, understand the facts (at least the basics) about mesothelioma and asbestos, especially given the decades of research and awareness. However, this is not the case. In 2025, many people still fall for myths and misconceptions about mesothelioma and…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as J.P. In a significant ruling from Boston, a jury in Massachusetts awarded $8 million in compensation to an 84-year-old woman who developed pleural mesothelioma after years of using Johnson & Johnson’s talcum baby powder. The jury determined that the…