May 26, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 26, 2014Whistleblowing Many people believe that America is the land of the free – a place where someone can buy their own land, build their own home, and even start their own business. Citizens are encouraged to partake in free enterprises, but some take advantage of the systems put in place [...]
May 23, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLP | May 23, 2014 | Mesothelioma | Has a mesothelioma diagnosis stopped you in your tracks? There are many other victims of asbestos-related diseases that have found their diagnoses completely debilitating. Some patients lose hope in ever having the energy, income, and other means of living the full life they had originally planned on. It might come as a surprise to you to learn that you might be eligible for compensation for pain and suffering due to an asbestos-related disease. Many patients fight for their rights in the court room and succeed. These court successes pave […]
May 21, 2014
Whether you have just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or are the family member of a patient, filing a lawsuit might seem like a daunting task in the midst of diagnosis. Depending on what state you are living in, your statute of limitations can expire anywhere from one to six years after initial diagnosis by your [...]
May 20, 2014
Foreseeability is important concept for the law of negligence. Negligence occurs you owe someone a duty and you fail to meet your duty. One of the ways duty is determined is by foreseeability. For instance, your doctor owes you a duty not provide substandard medical care, because it is easily foreseeable that if he or [...]
May 20, 2014
Many individuals who witness their employer break the law or take part in misconduct in other ways are afraid to step forward and speak out against any wrong-doing. The main fears are losing one’s job or being retaliated against in another manner for their actions. Despite these fears, there are some whistleblowers who are coming forward to report wrong-doing and hold those who do not follow the law accountable for their actions. Speaking up can have its benefits, too. Recently, the University of California regents agreed to settle with the former chairman of UCLA’s orthopedic surgery department $10 million after his actions […]
May 19, 2014
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, […]
May 14, 2014
Hiring a mesothelioma attorney can be a daunting task. You might have already noticed your health deteriorating from the disease, and your statute of limitations begins to expire with your doctor’s diagnosis. How do you start thinking about filing a lawsuit? Choosing the right lawyer should be your first task when deciding how to move [...]
May 13, 2014
Some things are simply incredible. The latest big news in asbestos litigation is a case involving Garlock. The company manufactured gaskets using asbestos. They have been sued repeatedly by thousands of victims of asbestos exposure who had contracted asbestos-related illnesses, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. The company, like most asbestos companies, lost most cases. In [...]
May 12, 2014
Different workers have been exposed to asbestos on the job for many reasons. We have explored some of the reasons why pipefitters, railroad employees, and shipbuilders are likely to have been exposed to the substance in the past, but what about the average consumer? While workers handled asbestos on the job, many citizens purchased the [...]
