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Victims and family members face challenges in asbestos lawsuits
There are a number of reasons why many people may be hesitant to take legal action when it comes to asbestos-related illnesses. It can certainly be overwhelming, confusing and intimidating and many people may not understand what rights they have.…
Jury: Brake pad manufacturer to pay $10.9 million
The family of a man who died in 2013 after being diagnosed with mesothelioma was likely quite relieved recently when a jury returned a verdict in the case they had filed against the maker of automotive brake pads and linings.…
New study documents life-long risk of contracting mesothelioma
Most people in North Carolina are aware that the causal relationship between exposure to asbestos and the lung cancer known as mesothelioma has long been a demonstrated medical fact. However, no one could say whether the risk of contracting mesothelioma…
Pursuing workers’ compensation after exposure to asbestos
Getting sick or injured on the job can be a very upsetting experience, especially when a person’s condition is irreversible. A person can be prevented from working for weeks, years or even indefinitely, which can be traumatic for the victim…
Center provides help for victims of mesothelioma
North Carolina reports its share of mesothelioma cases. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center receives countless calls from families of loved ones who have died from this deadly disease. The message they want to communicate is to not procrastinate in putting your…
NC proposed legislation could change how asbestos cases heard
North Carolina legislators are considering passing a bill that could impact the manner in which asbestos-related lawsuits are tried. The aim of the bill is purportedly to provide more transparency when it comes to asbestos bankruptcy trusts in relation to…
Mesothelioma victim awarded $1M in asbestos case
Asbestos kills, plain and simple. Nevertheless, some North Carolina residents who have suffered from asbestos-induced mesothelioma or lung cancer are fortunate enough to survive these painful and costly illnesses. These surviving victims (and the families of those who die) may…
Contractor goes to prison for asbestos violation
The owner of a South Carolina contracting firm has been sentenced to six months in prison and six months of home confinement in connection with the failure of his company to prevent asbestos fibers from being blown onto a nearby…
Years may pass before damage from asbestos exposure manifests
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, asbestos is defined as being “naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion.” Due to the accessibility and durability of asbestos, materials containing the minerals were and continue to be…
Court sustains $5.5 million asbestos verdict for boiler worker
In a ruling that could help North Carolina residents who are suffering from mesothelioma recover damages from manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, a state appellate court affirmed a $5.5 million dollar verdict in favor of a plaintiff who alleged that on-the-job…
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