Asthma is a terribly frustrating and dangerous condition where the airways in the victim's lungs will suddenly seize up, leaving him or her unable to take another good breath. Most people think that it's something you're either born with or not. That's far from the...

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Learn more about mesothelioma, symptoms & treatment, frequently asked questions and more.

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& Asbestos
Learn more about mesothelioma, symptoms & treatment, frequently asked questions and more.

We help victims of dangerous drugs (Actos, Mirena, Lipitor, etc.) and faulty devices (hip implants, pacemakers, etc.)

We help victims of dangerous drugs (Actos, Mirena, Lipitor, etc.) and faulty devices (hip implants, pacemakers, etc.)

Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation
We help clients who need assistance with work-related injuries linked to asbestos and other serious problems.

Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation
We help clients who need assistance with work-related injuries linked to asbestos and other serious problems.
Month: February 2018
The root of the opioid drug crisis
Opioid drugs are creating havoc all over the country, killing as many as 100 people every day. A lot of people wonder how it suddenly got this bad -- especially when opioids were barely prescribed just a few decades ago. For that, you may have the drug companies...
Michigan law tries to deny meso victims their day in court
Many victims of asbestos-caused mesothelioma are living longer and healthier lives due to advances in treatment. Still, the sad truth is that mesothelioma is incurable, with a one-year survival rate of less than 50 percent.That is why many mesothelioma victims look to...
The difference between wrongful death and survival actions
You may have heard about wrongful death claims before -- but what about survival actions?Both are types of lawsuits that are filed after someone has died, and both help cover the myriad medical bills and other financial needs that tend to pile up in the wake of a...
Lung cancer is a reality for workers in some industries
Some people work in conditions that might expose them to an increased risk of certain diseases. Occupational illnesses are serious conditions that can be debilitating. They can also kill. It is imperative that workers who are around these conditions be provided ways...
How long can you wait to file an Illinois wrongful death claim?
Regardless of the reason you have lost a loved one to wrongful death, the aftermath is a time of chaos and intense emotions. This is especially the case when your loved one died in a sudden and unexpected manner. It can take the bereaved some time to come to terms...
AED device failure possible with HeartStart MRx Defibrillator
When a medical device doesn't work as it's meant to, it puts patients' lives at risk. Whether the device stops working suddenly or causes unwanted side effects, those issues could make a patient sick or cause other serious issues.When a device isn't working well or...
Illinois man gets three years for illegal asbestos removal
A mill owner who improperly removed asbestos, endangering workers and nearby residents, was sentenced to three years in prison on February 12, 2018.The owner, Joseph J. Chernis IV, was indicted on federal charges in 2016 for violating the federal Clean Air Act. He had...
Maintenance workers, asbestos exposure and your legal rights
As a maintenance worker, you know how important it is to tackle any task that comes your way. In this field, you soon realize that no two days are the same.Unfortunately, there is always a chance that a maintenance worker could breathe in asbestos fibers, as these are...
Many ships in the U.S., and internationally, contain asbestos
International regulation of asbestos in shipbuilding is complexThe U.S. has banned the use of asbestos in ship construction – to a point. In the U.S., there can be up to 1 percent asbestos content on ships without violating any regulations. By contrast, in the...
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