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Two Reasons Why You Might Not Want to…

You may have seen the frequent T.V. advertising by several big, out-of-state law firms that specialize in mesothelioma cases. While these advertisements may be appealing and may draw you in, keep in mind that choosing an attorney to represent you in a mesothelioma case —or…

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3 Common Questions About Mesothelioma Lawsuits Answered.

Mesothelioma is a terrible disease.  One of the saddest aspects of mesothelioma cases is that the illness is not the result of bad genetics or poor lifestyle, it is brought on by exposure to asbestos. In the vast majority of cases, this exposure was the…

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Two Louisiana Professions Likely to Expose You to…

When you have a job that requires you to work around dust, fibers, chemicals, or fumes, you are put at risk for developing an occupational disease. There are thousands of potentially dangerous workplace chemicals. Some studies have shown that 4% to 10% of all cancers…

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3 Things You Need To Know About Filing…

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may want to file a lawsuit. Here are some things you should know before you do. 1. You Have a Time Limit in Which to File Your Lawsuit Even though it can take up to 40 years…

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If You Think You May Have Been Exposed…

Here in Louisiana, we have a number of industries that have exposed workers to asbestos for years and still do— including shipbuilding, offshore drilling, oil refineries, construction, and power plants. But it’s not just jobs that pose an asbestos danger to many Louisianans. Even our…

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What Is Mesothelioma?

Cancer. The word alone strikes fear into everyone’s heart. But some forms of cancer can be worse than others. Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is found in the lining that protects the lungs, abdomen, and heart. The protective lining…

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Statute of Limitations. What Does it Mean for…

Law and litigation present a number of challenges to anyone —whether you are the person bringing the lawsuit (the “plaintiff”) or the person defending it (the “defendant”). Sometimes it can feel as though the injured plaintiff has more challenges to meet in bringing a case…

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Emerging Treatments for Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers that lodge in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. For decades, the treatment of mesothelioma has remained the same: consisting of a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Surgery Surgery has…

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Common Warning Signs of Mesothelioma.

Even though the use of asbestos is highly regulated, it is not banned in the United States. It is currently legal to use asbestos in products as long as the amount used is less than 1%. Before the laws came into effect in the 1970s…

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Some Factors That May Affect Compensation in Your…

Jobs that require you to work around dust, fibers, chemicals, or fumes, can put you at risk for developing an occupational disease. If you have been exposed to asbestos, you might be at risk for developing mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of…

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