March 25, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 25, 2014Asbestos-Related IllnessDeath casts a long shadow over asbestos. The mineral fiber has been used for various industrial purposes for well over 100 years. While it many of the varieties have only been banned in the United States of little more than 20 years, there is a significant body of scientific [...]
March 18, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 18, 2014Product RecallsIn one of the biggest such recalls ever, Graco has agreed to recall 3.7 million child car seats manufactured in recent years even as it officially contests a government request to recall nearly 1.8 million more over a buckling issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Tuesday [...]
March 17, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 17, 2014AsbestosKeeping your lungs in their best shape will help you live a longer, healthier life. Many people falsely assume that by not smoking tobacco and staying away from cigarette smoke, they can avoid a deadly disease like lung cancer. The truth is that many different diseases can evolve within your [...]
March 12, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 12, 2014MesotheliomaIf you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be wondering what your treatment options are. It is estimated that patients have twelve to eighteen months to live after diagnosis, but that is not the case for everyone. There are several treatments available for mesothelioma patients, with new ones [...]
March 6, 2014
On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLPMar 6, 2014AsbestosYes, most of the time they do, at least in many parts of the country. A recent investigation by the Des Moines Register found that in Iowa, there were only two inspectors to handle the 4,500 asbestos abatement projects throughout the state.The two inspectors enforce different asbestos regulations, [...]
March 5, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 5, 2014AsbestosAsbestos is everywhere. Not only has it been worked into homes, commercial buildings, and consumer products all over America, it can be found naturally within our environment. Six different, naturally occurring asbestos minerals can be found in locations around the country, some of which have been commercially mined for production [...]
March 4, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 4, 2014Consumer SafetyIkea Issues Recall for KRITTER and SNIGLAR Junior BedsWritten by James P. Nevin A recall has been issued for IKEA junior beds which may cause laceration. The beds were previously recalled in August 2013, followed by the recall of around 3,500 in January 2014.The recalled IKEA junior beds include the KRITTER [...]
March 3, 2014
by Brayton Purcell LLPMar 3, 2014AsbestosDid you know that asbestos is all around us? Even though the United States has not produced asbestos products since the early 1980’s, naturally-occurring asbestos can still be found in a majority of states in America. Undisturbed, asbestos does not pose a risk to human health, but when the fibers [...]
February 22, 2014
It is no secret that the Brayton Purcell attorneys love what they do, and strive to do it well. This dedication to excellence has proven itself yet again through several attorneys’ Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings! Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability. The reviews are [...]
