October 15, 2013
Asbestos has proven to be a very expensive building material. It is expensive in one sense, in that it has cost numerous lives of people who unknowingly inhaled asbestos fibers and developed mesothelioma, in mines where the material was excavated, in plants that used it to make insulation and other building supplies, in California shipyards, [...]
October 11, 2013
What American occupations do you think are the deadliest? One might assume that our firefighters or police are the ones gambling with their lives daily against fires and criminals, but dangers on the job are not always visible. Toxic substances like asbestos have been silent killers for many different kinds of workers throughout history. United [...]
October 9, 2013
As we mentioned in Monday’s blog post, the Navy’s birthday is approaching this weekend! October 13th, 2013 marks two hundred and thirty-eight years of U.S. Naval Defense and will be celebrated with a grand ball. During this celebration, we work hard to recognize all of those who have fought for our country at sea, as [...]
October 6, 2013
How did you deal with finding out about your disease related to asbestos exposure? No matter if you were diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, or something different, many victims wonder how they can make a difference in other patients’ lives before their own time is up. On this year’s Mesothelioma Awareness Day, activists and [...]
October 2, 2013
Did you know that the World Health Organization estimates that 125,000,000 people worldwide are exposed to asbestos on the job? This and other startling facts about asbestos exposure in the workplace may come as a surprise to you as you scroll through our newest infographic: Click image above to view and share at full size. [...]
September 30, 2013
Final Report Confirms Asbestos Dangers Written by James P. Nevin The Final Report of the Registry of The Former Workers of The Baie Verte, Canada Chrysotile Asbestos Mine has been released. The mine was relatively unique in that it did not open until 1963, long after the hazards of asbestos were understood by the owners and [...]
September 23, 2013
Spread the word! Mesothelioma Awareness Day is this Thursday, September 26! Are you wondering how you can help a loved one affected by mesothelioma? Dealing with any illness can seem overwhelming, even if you are not the one diagnosed. It is important for parents, caregivers, family, and friends too remain compassionate and supportive without overwhelming [...]
September 20, 2013
There is little to fear when you have a Super Lawyer on your side! Luckily for you, the chances of working with a Brayton Purcell LLP Super Lawyer are high. Many of our attorneys have been rated “Super Lawyers” for years on end, and a selection of our associate attorneys have been deemed “Rising Stars,” fast [...]
September 18, 2013
Those in Oregon will love to learn that Brayton Purcell L.L.P. has been ranked in the Top 10 Accident and Injury Lawyers in Oregon for three months straight! It is evident that our commitment to justice and success in the court room is not going unnoticed, especially by Oregon residents. Bestattorneysonline.com has ranked Brayton Purcell L.L.P. as [...]
