Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have the right to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against parties responsible for your asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma lawsuits require compelling evidence of asbestos exposure to hold negligent parties accountable. Unfortunately, gathering such evidence can be challenging due to the disease’s long latency period. Companies responsible for asbestos exposure…

Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do next. While seeking immediate medical care should be your priority, understanding your legal rights is crucial. This is not just about seeking justice but also about securing your…

Mesothelioma mainly develops as a result of asbestos exposure, and many veterans in all branches of service, including the military, especially in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, were unfortunately heavily exposed to asbestos. If you are a veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may qualify for monthly tax-free benefits and no-cost healthcare. Here is…

For purposes of this article, the claimants in this case will be referred to as S.S and B.S. In a recent court decision, a Rhode Island judge ruled in favor of two plaintiffs, S.S. and B.S., a couple pursuing justice against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in a mesothelioma lawsuit. S.S., a mesothelioma patient, and B.S.,…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as T.W. and his wife as J.W. In a recent court decision, a judge denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment and allowed a widow to proceed with her mesothelioma wrongful death claim. After J.W.’s husband died of malignant mesothelioma,…

In a troubling case that sheds light on the consequences of negligence, a New Jersey contractor pleaded guilty to endangering the lives of workers and residents by releasing asbestos in an East Harlem, New York neighborhood. The contractor, Jose Correa, released the dangerous substance during a construction project in the neighborhood. Correa risks being imprisoned…

Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do next. While seeking immediate medical care should be your priority, understanding your legal rights is crucial. This is not just about seeking justice but also about securing your…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma widow, in this case, will be referred to as E.M. and her late husband as R.M. In a recent legal development, a widow convinced a federal judge to return her lawsuit to local courts, defeating the defendant’s attempt to shift the case to federal jurisdiction. E.M. faced a…

There are many reasons to look forward to the holidays. The holidays are a time for loved ones to get together to enjoy traditions and create cherished memories. It is a time to give and receive gifts and eat delicious meals. However, for mesothelioma patients, the holiday season can bring unique challenges. Unfortunately, mesothelioma patients…

For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as M.C.W. In a recent court decision, a mesothelioma victim prevailed against North American Honda Motor Co. Inc (Nissan) and was awarded $600,000 in damages. After M.C.W. was diagnosed with mesothelioma, he and his wife filed a personal injury lawsuit…