Yearly Archives: 2015

Home >  Blog >  2015
Family recovers $14M in mesothelioma case

Family recovers $14M in mesothelioma case

Mesothelioma is a terrible disease that impacts the lungs of individuals throughout the nation, including North Carolina. It is fatal and often tied to asbestos exposure that may have occurred decades before the disease is diagnosed. When that exposure is…

view article
Preemption of state court claims in asbestos litigation

Preemption of state court claims in asbestos litigation

When it comes to seeking compensation in asbestos litigation, determining the appropriate avenue for doing so is not always a straightforward matter. In asbestos litigation, determining the right avenue for compensation is important in order to ensure that an exposure…

view article
Danger of asbestos product exposure still lurks

Danger of asbestos product exposure still lurks

Despite decades of awareness in North Carolina, and elsewhere, about the health hazards created by the use of asbestos as a construction and insulation material, the mineral continues to pose problems for the owners of older buildings that are undergoing…

view article
Workers’ comp deemed exclusive remedy in mesothelioma case

Workers’ comp deemed exclusive remedy in mesothelioma case

There is no question that mesothelioma is a serious medical condition. Sadly, many people who contract the disease do so as a result of conditions they encountered while working to make a living to support themselves and their families. It…

view article
N.C. attorneys can identify sources of asbestos exposure

N.C. attorneys can identify sources of asbestos exposure

The following scenario is far too common. A person living in North Carolina who has worked diligently in the construction industry receives a diagnosis that he is suffering from mesothelioma, an especially lethal form of lung cancer. The doctor tells…

view article
Asbestos: Safe removal is as important as safe handling

Asbestos: Safe removal is as important as safe handling

People who are familiar with asbestos likely know that they should not handle it without proper protection, from adequate clothing to a strong understanding of asbestos handling laws and procedures. But protecting yourself from asbestos isn’t just about how you…

view article
What are the rates of survival for those with mesothelioma?

What are the rates of survival for those with mesothelioma?

When a North Carolina resident is diagnosed with mesothelioma, some might believe that it is just another form of cancer that can be treated and lived with, at least for a period of time. Unlike other cancers, mesothelioma can be…

view article
ExxonMobil accused of ‘gross neglect’ in worker’s death

ExxonMobil accused of ‘gross neglect’ in worker’s death

In our last blog post, we discussed the damages that may be awarded in wrongful death lawsuits. Recently, the surviving spouse of one man filed a lawsuit seeking these types of damages. The woman claims that her late husband was…

view article
Fight looms over so-called asbestos reform legislation

Fight looms over so-called asbestos reform legislation

Organizations that represent victims of asbestos exposure are beginning to organize opposition to a bill recently introduced in the United States Congress by two Republicans, Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas and Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona. The bill is touted…

view article
What can I be compensated for in a wrongful death claim?

What can I be compensated for in a wrongful death claim?

In the wake of a loved one’s death, it can be enormously challenging to see past the grief, sadness and frustration you may be feeling. In cases where a loved one was very sick, people may have been experiencing these…

view article