Cancer is caused by many factors – including our lifestyles, genetics, and workplaces. Many people associate workplace injuries with accidents, but a more insidious hazard involves exposure to dangerous substances that can lead to occupational illnesses, including cancer. In such cases, having a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney by your side…
There is a strong link between our environment and our health. When our environment is polluted – whether because of companies, contractors, or unsafe work environments – we can become very ill. Each year, for example, people are diagnosed cancer because they have been exposed to asbestos. Oil spills and…
A recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court could make it easier for Florida asbestos case plaintiffs to pursue justice, as the court decision rejected part of a law dating back to 2005, a law which limited plaintiffs’ ability to sue for injuries caused by asbestos. According to some legal…
Being diagnosed with Mesothelioma is a terrible and traumatic event. Mesothelioma is a particularly painful and dangerous form of cancer, one that has a very low survival rate. As well, Mesothelioma is caused specifically by asbestos exposure. When asbestos fibers are broken down, they can become airborne and inhaled. These…
Asbestos is a type of fiber which is a fire retardant. It was used for years in Florida insulation materials and construction work, until it was revealed that the fibers are linked to cancer. Many manufacturers today limit the use of asbestos fibers and both the Consumer Product Safety Commission…
A number of asbestos-related news items in Florida lately have renewed interest in asbestos cases and may make asbestos victims more likely to step forward: 1) William Aubin of Sarasota has received more than $14 million after a jury determined that his fatal abdominal cancer is linked to the asbestos…
A number of news stories have been reported in Florida recently about asbestos. Earlier this month, for example, he Cass Street Bridge in Tampa was reopened after it was closed for months for asbestos removal. Employees working on a highway construction site close to Fort Myers found very large quantities…
If you have developed mesothelioma because of asbestos exposure, you will want to hire a qualified Florida personal injury attorney. A good attorney is important if you want to ensure that you get the compensation you are entitled to under the law. A fair settlement is crucial if you want…
Mesothelioma, a fatal cancer caused by asbestos exposure can be prevented in Florida’s homes. Mesothelioma occurs decades after asbestos dust enters a victim’s lungs. Although laws today restrict asbestos, the material was frequently used in construction and industry in the past. Many of the buildings and materials that once were…
Sgt. D.A. White of the Economic Crimes Unit of the sheriff’s office has reported that an investigation has been launched by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI. The investigation aims to answer questions about asbestos removal on Marco Island. City Manager Bill Moss was informed of the investigation…