Veterans’ News

Did you know that our veterans are likely to have come into contact with asbestos during their time of service? Whether they served in the Army, Navy, or other branch of the United States Military, veterans risked exposure to deadly asbestos fibers in their vehicles, ships, and even their living quarters. This past exposure puts [...]

Did you know that veterans make up three out of ten mesothelioma deaths in the United States? Mesothelioma, a fatal cancer known to be caused by asbestos exposure, has affected individuals within all branches of the U.S. Military. After a veteran has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, like mesothelioma, they often file claims against [...]

San Francisco’s famous fog has become a celebrated part of SF living. Residents have even personified the fog, naming it Karl. Most wouldn’t expect Karl to be involved in a “simulated germ-warfare attack,” but he has quite a nasty past. In 1950 the U.S. Military conducted what has been described as “one of the largest [...]

American Veterans Fought Enemies and Asbestosby Brayton Purcell LLP | May 22, 2015 | Veterans' News | With Memorial Day approaching next week, we thought this would be the perfect time to spread some awareness about the unseen dangers soldiers have faced in our military. While they battled our country’s enemies on sea, land, and [...]

Infographic: Mesothelioma in Military Vetsby Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 14, 2014 | Veterans' News | Here at Brayton Purcell, it can sometimes feel like every day is Veterans Day. We speak and meet with clients who have served in the United States Military on a daily basis. We are so grateful for their service [...]

Brayton Purcell Celebrates Veterans Dayby Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 11, 2014 | Veterans' News | Happy Veterans Day! November 11 became the national holiday for Veterans in 1938. It originated as “Armistice Day” in 1919 on the first anniversary of the end of World War I, and quickly evolved into what we know it [...]

Veterans Seek to Repeal Asbestos Law Passed in Wisconsinby Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 4, 2014 | Veterans' News | Earlier this year, Wisconsin voters approved a bill that limits the rights of asbestos victims seeking compensation for debilitating asbestos-related diseases, like mesothelioma. Despite the law passing four months ago, many retired veterans are getting [...]

Mesothelioma trials can be complex — but also straight forward: it was often the case in the past that many employers and asbestos manufacturers knew of the deadly effects of exposure, but did not properly inform or train their employees to handle it in a safe manner.For some time now, juries have been ruling in the favor of mesothelioma victims – most often veterans or blue-collar workers — as their exposure and resulting illnesses can be traced back directly to deceptive asbestos manufacturers who stalled too long on making the dangers of asbestos known to their workers. In January 2014, […]

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 13, 2013 | Veterans' News | How much do you know about our country’s most respected men and women? Were you aware that 1.6 veterans today are female? How about that 26% of our vets have a bachelor’s degree? Test your knowledge while reading through our latest infographic.Click the [...]

Happy Veterans Day! November 11 became the national holiday for Veterans in 1938. It originated as “Armistice Day” in 1919 (the first anniversary of World War I), and has quickly evolved into what we know it as today. Veterans Day is the perfect time to honor all American service members, living or dead. On this [...]