Officials with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) felt they took a step forward last week when they announced a new rule regarding asbestos regulation. When anti-asbestos...
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6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Mesothelioma Lawyer
Legal, Mesothelioma Guide, News
By: Devin Golden
April 16, 2019
Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. You’re likely to have many questions for your doctor regarding treatment, prognosis and other topics. As...
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Why You Should Find a Mesothelioma Lawyer Immediately After Diagnosis
Awareness, Legal, News
By: Devin Golden
April 4, 2019
For years, companies hid the dangers of asbestos from public knowledge. Construction workers, military members and others unknowingly ingested or inhaled asbestos. Additionally,...
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Johnson & Johnson Asbestos Case Ends With $29.4 Million Verdict
Awareness, Legal, News
By: Devin Golden
March 19, 2019
A California jury ruled that Johnson & Johnson is responsible for a woman’s mesothelioma and must pay her $29.4 million, the latest result in a slew of lawsuits against the...
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The United States government has loosened asbestos-related restrictions, but some states have implemented asbestos regulations to reduce resident exposure to the harmful...
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J&J Under Fire for Reports of Asbestos Found in Talc
Awareness, Legal, News
By: Alex Hall
February 7, 2019
In December 2018, Reuters published an exposé on Johnson & Johnson, which highlighted evidence that the company was aware of asbestos contamination in their talc products for...
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CARD Provides Screenings and Asbestos-Related Care to Patients
Awareness, Legal, News, Survivors, Treatment
By: Nicole Godfrey
July 5, 2018
Grant Renewed at CARD Clinic A $2.5 million grant has been awarded to the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD). This clinic in Libby, Montana specializes in asbestos-related...
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What Does the PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act Really Mean?
Awareness, Legal, News
By: Nicole Godfrey
April 3, 2018
In March, the “PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act” (S. 2564) was proposed. The name of this bill seems promising to anyone that has been affected by an asbestos-related disease...
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Someone who is not a mesothelioma patient may be able to receive compensation if they lost a loved one to the disease. If a mesothelioma patient passes away without claiming...
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Recently, NAPA Auto Parts and Genuine Parts Corp. were found liable in an asbestos-related death of a heavy equipment operator. The trial lasted for more than 12 weeks and found...
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