Although asbestos has been banned as a component to be put into newly manufactured products, it is still prevalent and very dangerous. It is true that laws passed in the 1980s to protect construction workers and other members of the public from asbestos exposure have greatly reduced the risk and incidence of cancer related to… Read More
Posts Categorized In: Asbestos Exposure
The Victor Michel Case Highlights the Complexity of Louisiana Mesothelioma Laws
The following are undisputed facts: Victor Michel worked for the Ford motor company in Louisiana in the 1960s, during which time he was directly exposed to asbestos dust for extended periods of time. Michel developed peritoneal mesothelioma later in life, as a result of his asbestos exposure from his time working for Ford. He filed… Read More
What are Mesothelioma Trust Funds, and How do They Affect Personal Injury Lawsuits?
It is no secret that asbestos is dangerous; it causes mesothelioma. The evidence of the dangers of asbestos is very clear; in fact, asbestos has been completely banned since 1989. As with other pollutants, simply banning the use of asbestos in new construction has not entirely removed the threat of mesothelioma. Consider the example of… Read More
Who is at Risk of Exposure to Asbestos?
Who is at Risk of Exposure to Asbestos? Thousands of people die from mesothelioma every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the outer lining of the lung and chest as well as the abdominal wall. It is caused by exposure to asbestos. What is Asbestos?… Read More
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Louisiana
In 2016, a woman named Mary Jane Wilde died from complications related to mesothelioma. Her siblings filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Huntington Ingalls, which used to be known as Avondale Shipyards. Mary’s father worked at Avondale Shipyards for a few years. The lawsuit claims that he was exposed to asbestos at work and that… Read More
Home Renovation Projects and Asbestos Exposure
The success of television shows like Fixer Upper and the HGTV network may have inspired average homeowners to take on their own house renovation and do-it-yourself projects. It seems like there is always a new blog or Instagram photo or magazine article describing a before-and-after home remodeling success story. But these picture-perfect renovations don’t always… Read More
Two Recently Filed Jones Act Lawsuits
Maritime workers who are injured on the job may bring a claim under the Jones Act, a federal law that protects injured seamen and allows them to recover damages from negligent employers. (A seaman is someone who performs a significant amount of work on an offshore vessel.) The Jones Act covers everyone, from the most… Read More
Professions at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
There are inherent risks involved in a number of professions (like playing professional football or working on an oil rig), but there are some risks you might not always think about. One example is exposure to asbestos. While asbestos use is strictly regulated, Louisiana law permits the use of asbestos in certain products. For more… Read More
Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos minerals are composed of durable fibers that are resistant to fire and many chemicals. Because of its durability, builders began incorporating asbestos into insulation and other construction materials in the 1800s But asbestos soon proved too good to be true. If asbestos fibers become airborne and are inhaled, they can cause significant health problems,… Read More
