Archive for October, 2007
May 1, 2007 - With a quick stroke of his pen, Gov. Sonny Perdue approved a new bill that will limit asbestos lawsuits strictly to those demonstrating illness.
Sponsored by State Senator John Wiles (R-Marietta) and endorsed by Georgia’s Trial Lawyer Association, it aims to clear court dockets by allowing priority for cases where the plaintiff [...]
October 6th, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
Asbestos was once used widely in commercial and residential building projects. It is a strong substance that is even stronger than steel. It also is unaffected by heat, chemicals and does not conduct electricity. This all combined made asbestos a great building material. However, throughout the years many health problems have been associated with asbestos. [...]
October 6th, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
Mesotheliomas is a form of cancer, caused by asbestos exposure, that is inflicting countless americans, many of whom are unaware of its presence. Its name is derived because malignant cells originate in the mesothelium, a protective lining that defends most of the body’s internal organs. This infliction can occur in the pleura (outer linings of [...]
October 5th, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
Asbestos attorneys help victims of asbestos exposure get a compensation amount to take care of their medical expenditures and rehabilitation. It is imperative that you find the right attorney. Finding the right asbestos attorneys can be difficult because of the large number of attorney advertisements that you see everyday.
Attorneys can be found through bar associations, [...]
October 5th, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
Mesothelioma is one of the worst diseases known to man, the average life expectancy is less than two years once the disease is diagnosed. Thousands of people every year are diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a Cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs and has a direct link to people who have come [...]
October 4th, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
Asbestos, a naturally occurring complex silicate, was extensively used in many industries, including insulation in shipbuilding, manufacture of brake lining, and automobiles. Asbestos is a common name given to a group of six fibrous minerals which have their existence in two general forms, friable and non-friable. The toxic effects induced by asbestos inhalation include desquamating [...]
October 4th, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
Asbestos is believed to be responsible for many diseases including the lung fibrosis disease, which has been named asbestosis. Prolonged exposure to asbestos is also believed to cause an extremely potent form of cancer, in the chest and abdominal cavities, called mesothelioma. This is because of the nature of asbestos, which becomes carcinogenic when inhaled.
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October 3rd, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
April 2006 - The MACK Group, LLC recently completed the asbestos abatement of the former Point Pleasant Hospital located in Point Pleasant New Jersey. The project consisted of the removal of various asbestos containing materials as well as the abatement of several large boilers.
The project scope consisted of the asbestos abatement of 200,000 square [...]
October 3rd, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
The person who represents your interest in a mesothelioma case has to be chosen very carefully. The success of your case depends as much on your attorney as it does on the facts presented in the case. Your mesothelioma lawyer should have a good amount of knowledge of laws regarding mesothelioma and at least a [...]
October 2nd, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off
The person who represents your interest in a mesothelioma case has to be chosen very carefully. The success of your case depends as much on your attorney as it does on the facts presented in the case. Your mesothelioma lawyer should have a good amount of knowledge of laws regarding mesothelioma and at least a [...]
October 2nd, 2007 | Posted in Asbestos News | Comments Off