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Texas Couple Files Lawsuit Against 58 Defendant Corporations

2009-04-30T15:03:00.000-07:00

Texas Couple Files Lawsuit Against 58 Defendant Corporations

February 5, 2009 -- In what may be the most widespread asbestos damage lawsuit in history, a married couple from Texas has filed suit against 58 corporations, claiming that the husband’s asbestos-related disease was the result of their negligence.

The asbestos lawsuit, filed January 13 in Jefferson County District Court in Texas, says all 58 companies knew their asbestos-containing products were hazardous to workers’ health but failed to adequately protect them.

Exposure to asbestos can cause a number of diseases and respiratory disorders, including cancer of the pharynx, cancer of the esophagus, stomach cancer, colon cancer, cancer of the rectum, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.

The most lethal of these is malignant pleural mesothelioma, which can lead to a form of cancer that may not display symptoms for up to seven decades, but when it does, it is almost always too late to treat.

The defendants in the case are: Ametek, Bondex, Certainteed, Champlain, Cooper Industries, Copes-Vulcan, Crosby Valve, Crown Cork, Durabla, Foseco, Garlock, Georgia Pacific, Guard-Line, Henry Vost Machine, Industrial Holdings Corp., Insulation Co., Kaiser Gypsum, KCG, Murcowall Products, Ogelbay Norton, Owens-Illinois, Parsons E&C, Rapid American, RPM Inc., Sepco Corp., TWC Valve, Uniroyal, Union Carbide (also named as a supplier of raw asbestos); premise owners Chevron, Dupont, Exxon Mobil and Texaco; contractors Able Supply, Bechtel, Daniel International, Fluor and HP Zachary; and manufacturers Allis-Chalmers, Aqua Chem, Crane Co., Elliot Turbo Machinery, FMC Corp., Foster Wheeler, GE, Goulds Pumps, IMO Industries, Ingersoll-Rand, Oakfabco, Peerless, Trane, Viacom, Warren Pumps, Weil-McLain and Zurn.

from Weitz and Luxenberg PC

Janitor Awarded "$6 Million in Asbestos-Related Cancer Death"

2009-04-29T15:15:00.000-07:00

Janitor Awarded "$6 million in asbestos-related cancer death"

According to the Associated Press, the estate and family of a janitor who died of Mesothelioma was awarded $6,050,000. His death was related to the utilization of materials while on the job that contained Esbestos. The parties sued were that of U.S. Gypsum and National Gypsum Co.

Obviously, there is still an Esbestos problem that still exists in this country, otherwise why would so many individuals be having health problems from Mesothelioma. It is apparent that this problem still exists because of the fact that there is still lawsuits filed that are linked to Mesothelioma. So to everyone in Texas, this means that there might be a lack of regulation in this country.

So heres the question: Should there be more regulation or the total outlaw of manufacturing of Esbestos in order to eliminate Mesothelioma in Texas?

from Mesothelioma Texas News

Texas Family Loses Father to Mesothelioma, Files Lawsuit

2009-04-28T04:16:00.000-07:00

Texas Family Loses Father to Mesothelioma, Files Lawsuit

Texas residents Curtis Blake Phillips and Beverly Babin filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County Court in early September on behalf of their late father, claiming that his employment at Mobile Oil was the cause of his asbestos related death.
The survivors of Omar Phillips allege that Exxon Mobile was fully aware of the harmful affects of working closely with asbestos and failed to acknowledge the danger to their father. Phillips was employed as a pipe fitter and welder for Mobile and his surviving children state that he was unaware that he was being exposed to toxic fibers that cause asbestos-related lung cancer.
In the lawsuit it is stated that the company failed to warn employees as to the dangers of asbestos exposure and failed to properly train their employees on safe handling of asbestos as well as other hazardous waste materials.
The plaintiffs claim that Exxon Mobile could have prevented their father’s death and are seeking compensation for not only funeral and medical bills but for the pain and suffering they endured as well.
Phillips and Babin are also seeking compensation for emotional trauma that they suffered in the past due to the diagnosis of their father’s asbestos-related lung cancer and following death.

Texas Man Files Lawsuit over Asbestos Exposure

2009-04-27T03:03:00.000-07:00

Texas Man Files Mesothelioma Lawsuit over Asbestos Exposure

A man from Texas has recently filed a lawsuit claiming that he was diagnosed with an asbestos related disease that was wrongfully caused as a result of exposure to the potentially deadly substance. He has files his lawsuit against thirty one defendant companies, according to recent reports.
According to the plaintiff, Thaddeus Alpough, he worked as a supervisor, welder, and labourer in Texas. He has already sued for a non-malignant asbestos related disease, but said that despite this he could still sue again because this time his lawsuit was in relation to a different and malignant disease, unlike the last lawsuit .
He used examples that indicated that a second lawsuit could be filed if the plaintiff developed another illness from the same cause. In the past courts in Texas would only allow one lawsuit over an asbestos related disease, even of the plaintiff then went on to develop another asbestos related disease.
The lawsuit claims that the defendant companies were negligent because they did not properly test products before allowing them to be used. It also claims that the companies failed to provide adequate warnings about the dangers of asbestos exposure.

by Deon Scott

Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Texas Names 46 Defendants

2009-04-26T14:02:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Texas Names 46 Defendants

A man diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit claiming his disease was wrongfully caused. Tommy Davis filed the suit on August 26 in the Jefferson County District Court in Texas.
Exposure to asbestos is one of the main contributing factors to the development of mesothelioma, a chronic lung condition that reduces lung function and makes breathing difficult. Such a disease results when toxic asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body. In addition to mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos also causes the development of asbestosis.
Davis has filed against a total of 46 defendants, which include A.W. Chesterton, Union Carbide, Goodrich, and Zurn Industries. The lawsuit claims these companies exposed Davis to asbestos or contributed to his exposure by developing, manufacturing, and distributing products that contained the hazardous substance.
According to the lawsuit, the defendants either knew or should have known about the dangers associated with asbestos exposure. The suit claims his exposure was foreseeable and should have been anticipated by the defendants.
The lawsuit also claims the defendants knew their products would enter the market without being inspected for defects. Davis believes the defendants conspired to suppress or misrepresent information that would have notified him about the dangers of asbestos.
The suit specifically states the “Defendants knowingly conspired among themselves to cause injuries, diseases, and illness and/or death by exposing him to asbestos,” and “committed conspiracy by willfully misrepresenting and suppressing the truth as to the risks and dangers associated with asbestos.”
Davis and Lou Thompson, a mesothelioma lawyer, are seeking punitive and exemplary damages, as well as compensation for emotional stress, lost income, loss of earning capacity, physical impairment, and medical expenses.

from Mesothelioma Cancer Center News Report

Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Texas Claims Defendants Conspired to Hide Information

2009-04-25T01:01:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Texas Claims Defendants Conspired to Hide Information
This week in Jefferson County District Court, Texas, resident Harvey Williams has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit against a total of 53 defendant corporations.
The lawsuit alleges the defendants conspired together to suppress and conceal information about the dangers of asbestos and asbestos exposure.
Asbestos was once prized for its durability and fire-resistant properties. During much the twentieth century, the toxic substance was used in the manufacture of a long list of products, including insulation, siding, roofing materials, appliances, brake pads, and floor tiles, just to name a few.
It wasn’t until the 1960s and 1970s that the truth about the dangers of asbestos began to enter public consciousness. Over the next several decades, evidence has supported that many companies knew about the dangers of asbestos, but neglected to inform employers of the risks.
Exposure to asbestos is known to cause a range of serious diseases, including asbestosis, a debilitating lung condition that reduces lung capacity, and mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that most commonly affects the lining of the lungs. Because of the latency period associated with these diseases, symptoms typically do not appear until several decades after initial asbestos exposure. This often creates a problem for doctors, as curative mesothelioma treatments rarely have an effect with such a late diagnosis.
According to the lawsuit, companies such as General Electric, Viacom, and Zurn Industries continued to manufacture, distribute, and sell asbestos-containing products despite knowing the harmful effects associated with the substance.
The lawsuit states, Defendants knowingly conspired among themselves to cause the plaintiff’s injuries, diseases, and illness by exposing him to asbestos. Defendants committed conspiracy by willfully misrepresenting and suppressing the truth as to the risks and dangers associated with asbestos.
In addition, the suit claims the defendants were in possession of scientific data concerning the health risks of asbestos for several decades, but conspired to conceal the data.
The suit is stating that Williams was of the opportunity of informed free choice, and that each defendant violated federal and state regulations relating to asbestos exposure.
Williams is claiming he has suffered from mental and physical pain, lost income and earning capacity, and has had to pay substantial amounts of money for medical bills, which all resulted from him developing malignant mesothelioma.

from Asbestos.com

Texas Mesothelioma Attorney

2009-04-24T12:00:00.000-07:00

Texas Mesothelioma Attorney
Asbestos exposure and its inhalation can lead to a type of cancer called Mesothelioma. It causes the un-controlled division of the cells of the mesothelium. Some of the symptoms of this form of cancer include weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling due to fluid accumulation. The person may also suffer from bowel obstruction, blood-clotting abnormalities, anemia and fever. the companies, who have been manufacturing and marketing asbestos were making profits at the cost of the workers health. So if the person has a history of asbestos exposure and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, he has the right to claim compensation. If the spouse or children of the person are diagnosed with mesothelioma, they too can claim compensation on various grounds.
Your mesothelioma attorney in Houston will represent such victims of this rare and avoidable disease. It may not help cure the disease, but may provide financial support to the affected.
The first lawsuit on mesothelioma was registered in 1966. Since then, the mesothelioma lawyers have been able to get rightful compensations for many such unfortunate cases. In Houston or any place for that matter, finding a mesothelioma lawyer can be a long drawn and tiresome process. You need to meet a variety of lawyers before you can choose your right Houston mesothelioma lawyer. Start your search in yellow pages and the Internet. You need to seek clarifications regarding their initial consultation fee and the approximate cost to handle a mesothelioma lawsuit. Then meet the prospective mesothelioma attorney in Houston, Texas and confirm yourself about his ability, knowledge and experience in handling such cases. After a brief introspection, you can make your decision regarding your lawyer.
It was Texas, in United States, where the first product liability cases against the manufacturer was recorded. Texas provides speedy trial settings for the mesothelioma victims and this ensures the chances that the victims will live to enjoy their compensations. To help your Houston mesothelioma attorney, you could give him the work history, names of co-workers and types of asbestos brands and products being used over the years. When you are filing for a mesothelioma case in Houston, Texas, be assured of the rest because the laws in Texas are public friendly and your mesothelioma attorney in Houston or mesothelioma attorney anywhere in Texas, will get you the best compensation possible.

Ask Mesothelioma Lawyer in Texas

2009-04-23T11:01:00.000-07:00

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Asbestos Lawsuits – Talk to a Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, call our office for a Free Confidential Consultation concerning the very important legal and medical issues. Due to the SERIOUS NATURE of this disease it is extremely important to move very quickly to investigate the work history, obtain names of co-workers, try and identify the types and brands of asbestos products in ones past and document the different industrial & plant locations or names of ships and other vessels that the exposed worker came into contact with asbestos. While we understand it very difficult to remember each and every place one worked or the types or brands of asbestos one is exposed to, we have found that once a worker goes through notebooks of asbestos documents, asbestos catalogs and asbestos product advertisements from the 1940's through the 1980's, the proper identification of the asbestos products is greatly improved.

Asbestos product identification takes time, the sooner one begins the better. It is especially the case when we are dealing with a client whose life has been turned completely upside down due to the disease, the medical treatments and the knowledge of the finality of the disease. Immediately upon being hired by an injured worker or their family, an complete interview, work history, asbestos product ID, and medical background is done. Then with most Mesothelioma patients, suit MUST BE FILED IMMEDIATELY in order to obtain sworn evidence of the exposure, work history and product ID. The clients condition, physical pains, anguish, and evidence are documented in a sworn deposition. Often times these depositions take place at the clients house, hospital or some another convenient and comfortable location for the client. In other cases, due to the advanced stage of this disease, a deposition of the injured worker may be impossible, and other ways of obtaining the necessary information and proof has to be pursued.

IN A MESOTHELIOMA LAWSUIT, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If you have a question regarding a mesothelioma claim or the wrongful death of a friend or family member, call and talk to an experienced attorney now.alk to an injury attorney now. Free Case Evaluation. No Attorney's Fees or Case Cost Expenses Charged to Client unless we make a recovery for you. Call us Toll Free at 1-800-883-9858 or click here.

by Willis Law Firm

Mesothelioma Texas Lawsuit Case FAQ

2009-04-22T22:22:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma Texas Lawsuit Case FAQ

How do you know if an attorney is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law?

Board certified attorneys are entitled to indicate certification on business cards and letterhead by using the expression "Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization." They may display the Certificate of Special Competence awarded by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and list the certification in legal directories and telephone listings under "Attorneys - Board Certified."

How long does an attorney remain certified in Personal Injury Trial Law?

Certification in Texas is for a period of 5 years. To remain certified after that time, every 5 years the attorney must apply for re-certification and meet the requirements for continued experience, peer review and continuing legal education.

What are the requirements for Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law?

All Personal Injury Trial Law Board Certified Attorneys in Texas must have:
* Been licensed to practice law for at least 5 years
* Practiced personal injury trial law for at least 3 years
* Devoted a minimum of 25% of their law practice to personal injury trial law
* Handled a wide variety of personal injury trial law matters to demonstrate experience and involvement
* Attended personal injury trial law continuing legal education seminars regularly to keep their legal training up to date
* Been evaluated by fellow lawyers and judges
* Passed a day-long written examination

What special requirements must a lawyer who is Board Certified meet?

A Mesothelioma Texas lawyer who is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law must have handled jury trials in cases involving vehicle accidents, worker's compensation, premises liability, products liability, statutory tort claims, maritime accidents, social security claims or claims involving mental anguish damages not necessarily accompanied by a physical jury. The lawyer must also have extensive knowledge of the law of evidence, procedure, and other substantive law in the trial of civil cases.

Article source - Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Mesothelioma Texas Lawyer

2009-04-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma Lawyer - Houston, Texas

Mesothelioma Attorney Certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization identifies an attorney who has been recognized as having extensive knowledge and actual experience trying a prescribed number of personal injury cases to a jury verdict. In order to be Board Certified, Mr. Willis had to pass strict testing and qualification requirements to demonstrate his knowledge of the law of evidence, procedure and other areas of substantive law in the trial of civil cases. Less than 2% of all Texas attorneys have earned the Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law certification. Mr. Willis maintains an aggressive personal injury practice that focuses on litigation involving product liability litigation, toxic chemmical exposures, industrial accidents, and all phases of product liability.

What is a Personal Injury Trial Law Board Certified Attorney?

A Board Certified attorney is an attorney who has demonstrated special competence in a particular field and whose competence has been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was created by the Supreme Court of Texas, and the Board members are appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas. The Board, in turn, administers the program through which an attorney may demonstrate special competence in a particular area of law practice.

How many attorneys in Texas are currently Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law?

Approximately only 1,350 Texas attorneys are now Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law.

by Willis- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1988

Asbestos-Related Lawsuit Filed in Texas Court

2009-04-20T08:08:00.000-07:00

Asbestos-Related Lawsuit Filed in Texas Court

An asbestos-related lawsuit has recently been filed in the Galveston County District Court of Texas claiming that a man’s lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos-containing materials while working for a number of defendant corporations.

In the lawsuit Robert Earl Wood’s states that Willie E. Woods was employed in the construction industry, the refining industry, and the petrochemical industry for approximately twenty years and that it was during this time that Willie was exposed to the dangerous toxin.

Asbestos was used in a number of materials in various industries throughout the early to mid-twentieth century. It wasn’t until congress formed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that the government began to regulate the use of the dangerous substance. Many individuals who worked during that time are now finding themselves developing one of the many asbestos-related diseases caused by exposure.

Asbestos-caused diseases include but are not limited to mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. The latency period for such diseases tends to last for twenty to fifty years which makes it very difficult to find effective treatment options for those diagnosed.

Robert Earl Woods claims that the companies that Willie E. Woods worked for failed to properly protect him from the dangers of asbestos.

Woods’s estate is asking for significant restitution for pain, suffering, disfigurement , and impairment.

Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed by Texas Couple

2009-04-19T19:07:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma Lawsuit Filed by Texas Couple

A Texas man and his wife have filed a mesothelioma lawsuit against 39 companies in Kanawha Circuit Court in Charleston, West Virginia.

Theodore Aldeman worked as a pipefitter for nearly four decades—from 1957 to 1990—at Union Carbide. He claims he was exposed to asbestos during his years of employment and now suffers from mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a fatal form of lung cancer, the symptoms of which often take decades to manifest. Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of the deadly disease.

In his lawsuit, Aldeman accuses Union Carbide and numerous others of negligence for making, selling, and using asbestos-containing products.

Aldeman’s wife, Nancy, is also suing the defendants for loss of society, companionship and services from her husband.

The couple is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

Source: The West Virginia Record Online

Are you a Mesothelioma Victim?

2009-04-18T06:18:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma, are you one of the victims? And living in Texas?Starting an internet search with the words Mesothelioma Attorney Texas. If you are in individual living in the state of Texas and this matter affects you or a loved one this is one avenue you can take. Of course you can always vary your search by changing a word around here or there but it is guaranteed that entering those words will indeed bring you down a path to find out some important information regarding this matter.
Sadly, this is a disease that affects many who are exposed to materials like asbestos and so on. The fallout of that exposure which leads to the cancer called Mesothelioma that we just mentioned is an experience that no one should ever have to endure. Unfortunately people do endure it and because of that qualified legal assistance is needed immediately upon a diagnosis if it’s been proven that the victim suffered this due to long term exposure.
Texas for the longest time has had its reputation for taking on this powerful disease and helping to aid victims in this deadly battle. Dating back to the 1960’s, Texas was one of the first states to take on Mesothelioma related cases in courts. Since that time many law firms in the Lone Star State have existed to tackle any and all medical related courtroom battles and considering their dedication to their clients, they have done that job excellently.
The one thing that may be troubling you though is that you don’t know where to begin in looking for one of these individuals to help you. That’s understandable considering what either you or a loved one are gong through it’s sometimes hard to think straight about what direction you should go in to start learning about the legal process for handling Mesothelioma. Well like we said before when you use those three words Mesothelioma Attorney Texas, you will find that putting those previously mentioned words into an internet search engine is a start.
Of course from there considering how big a state like Texas is it may benefit you to be specific in your search teams and add stuff like county and city names. Doing this will get you listings for offices that are the closest to you in proximity to where you live. Considering that your medical condition is a huge factor in your travel arrangements you’ll want to make sure you are not pushing things with the location of a prospective attorney’s office.
From there, the options are nearly endless when using the internet to research information on legal representation. Going this route saves you some legwork such as having to go to places like libraries or immediately to an attorney’s office. Corresponding with these offices in today’s day and age can easily be done on a computer and therefore you will get many valuable answers via this route. From there you can easily be referred to certain websites or get certain resources electronically that explain very important things like individual state laws and information on being represented.
So in the end typing in Mesothelioma Attorney Texas in something as simple as search engine could be the gateway to you finding an invaluable resource of information.

2009-04-17T05:05:00.000-07:00

If you’re a Mesothelioma victim and the words Mesothelioma Attorney Texas are ones that you have to keep in mind then we know that you have very pressing matters to attend to. The process of having to find an attorney to help represent you if your suffering of the disease warrants a legal pursuit in court can be a very exhaustive one. We are pretty sure that if you are going to look for a lawyer to represent you in a case of this nature that you are going to want to put as much effort and hard work into finding the very best to represent you.

Now we don’t want to discourage that attitude in fact we feel it’s a hugely positive temperament to have and can’t fault you for the determination to seek justice. Especially if this disease is brought on as a result of a work related issue and the employer in question is truly accountable but doesn’t want to answer for their actions. However since this article is specifically written for those living in Texas remember that this is a state that’s massively populated and very big land-wise.

So when pursuing the services of an attorney do your best to look for someone in your closest proximity. Being a victim of Mesothelioma is going to take a lot out of you as a person so traveling great distances to get to a lawyer is a daunting task. Therefore please bear that in mind that you should never forget your health. Even when it’s being compromised due to Mesothelioma what amount of you do have at the time of your sickness should be maintained for as long as you possibly can be able to keep it. Sometimes that is easier said than done but nonetheless we have to remind you to do what you can to ensure that you’re keeping together your health.

Being away from your doctor and family in a time like this would be a grave error to make. So we can honestly say that staying as close to home as you can when looking to meet with a lawyer to take on your case is vital. Once more since we mentioned the massive size of Texas there should be no problems finding a qualified individual to take on your case that is based close enough to where you live. An excellent way to plot the plan out for your best possible method of finding an attorney in your area is to type into an internet search box Mesothelioma Attorney Texas. From that point you can get to any number of websites and many of these places will allow for you to start search criteria that will locate any number of legal offices within a radius of your home.

By this point you will have the answers you are looking for without having to leave your home and travel at an exhausting rate. Thats the important issue here so you can conserve and any all strength that you will need when putting together a case. So when it comes to the words Mesothelioma Attorney Texas you must always ensure yourself that to get your very best out of the situation that you never forget your health.

Mesothelioma Attorney Texas

2009-04-16T04:00:00.000-07:00

Attorneys being the public servants that they are have an oath and devotion to any and all their clients and that is to defend those that they vow to help in a court of law. When it comes to the category of Mesothelioma Attorney Texas an attorney will be faced with a challenging tasks. These public defenders are people that we can definitely be very grateful for no matter what state we are from since their job isn’t an easy one that much we can definitely tell you. Now what exactly is this type of attorney exactly?

To answer it in a very quick and easy manner they are attorneys who represent clients that have fallen to the affliction of the horrendous disease known as Mesothelioma. The disease is one that no one should ever have to tolerate having. In the state of Texas there has been enough of this occurring the Lone Star State has taken great leaps and bounds to ensure that they are doing their best to fight this affliction.

Sometimes that may be a little easier said than done but it’s not an impossible battle. The state of Texas is all too familiar with the disease known as Mesothelioma. The first case regarding Mesothelioma go all the way back to 1966. If you do the math correctly that’s forty plus years ago so the state is more than prepared to handle a case related to this less than necessary occurrence. Having an intimate history with this affliction in its way is a positive thing since in the event that this should happen to someone you’ll at least find a prepared party ready to take on the case.

Now don’t get us wrong we definitely hope that you or someone you know will never have to go this route. However, if you are a Texas resident and should this actually happen at least you know that your home state has every single base covered when it comes to combating the negative impact that this disease could potentially have on your life.

Those that cause a compromise in your health should be more than accountable for what may happen to you or a loved one. Texas law offices are aware of that and are ready, willing and ale to tackle such situations. Of course like any other case legal representation will have to make sure that they do their homework in putting your case together. From there youÕll know whether your case is going to be taken or not. Trust us, it’s better that you get an honest evaluation and that a prospective Texas Mesothelioma attorney has their stuff together.

An unprepared attorney will not be a suitable representative for you in a court of law and an attorney with integrity will realize that too. Therefore there must be a mutual understanding between attorney and client that both understand what to be prepared for and what will happen in any prospective legal battle where Mesothelioma is concerned. So when you think of what the job that a Mesothelioma attorney Texas does make no mistake about it you will have a legal professional that will be more than fit to handle any case that comes their way.

Are you a Mesothelioma Victims?

2009-04-15T15:03:00.000-07:00

For individuals stricken with mesothelioma, there may be substantial compensation available if they act quickly to engage an experienced mesothelioma lawyer who is proficient in asbestos litigation.
Most often mesothelioma lawsuits end up with a settlement without ever going to trial or even into a court. Since the only known cause of mesothelioma in the United States is asbestos, the key to successful case is proving exposure to the product(s) responsible for the injury.
Your Legal Right to Compensation

That is why you need to hire an experienced asbestos related disease attorney.

Mesothelioma Risk Factor : Asbestos Exposure

2009-04-14T22:22:00.000-07:00

Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos. Health hazards from asbestos fibers have been recognized in workers exposed in shipbuilding trades, asbestos mining and milling, manufacturing of asbestos textiles and other asbestos products, insulation work in the construction and building trades, brake repair, and a variety of other trades. Demolition workers, drywall removers, and firefighters also may be exposed to asbestos fibers. As a result of Government regulations and improved work practices, today's workers (those without previous exposure) are likely to face smaller risks than did those exposed in the past.

Although it is known that the risk to workers increases with heavier exposure and longer exposure time, investigators have found asbestos-related diseases in individuals with only brief exposures. Generally, those who develop asbestos-related diseases show no signs of illness for a long time after their first exposure. It can take from 10 to 40 years for symptoms of an asbestos-related condition to appear.

There is some evidence that family members of workers heavily exposed to asbestos face an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. This risk is thought to result from exposure to asbestos fibers brought into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin, and hair of workers. This type of exposure is called Para occupational exposure. To decrease these exposures, people exposed to asbestos at work are required to shower and change their clothing before leaving the workplace.

by Texas Mesothelioma Help Center

Mesothelioma Risk Factor

2009-04-13T01:01:00.000-07:00

Approximately 125 million workers worldwide are exposed to asbestos on the job, which results in at least 90,000 deaths every year, said the World Health Organization last Friday. According to the agency, one in every 10 cancer deaths is linked to hazards in the workplace—including exposure to asbestos, benzene, and second-hand tobacco smoke.

Nearly everyone is exposed to asbestos at some time during their life. However, most people do not become ill from their exposure.

People who become ill from asbestos are usually those who are exposed to it on a regular basis, most often in a job where they work directly with the material or through substantial environmental contact. Asbestos exposure has been linked to a number of life-threatening diseases, including lung cancer and Mesothelioma. The latency period between the time of exposure to asbestos, the diseases do not surface for 20-40 years. Asbestosis is the scarring of the lungs that leads to breathing problems and heart failure.Workers who manufacture or use asbestos products and have high exposures to asbestos are often affected with asbestosis.

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen lining.

When inhaled asbestos can have very serious effects on your health. The greater the exposure to asbestos, the greater the risk for an asbestos- related disease there is. Currently, there is no known level of asbestos exposure deemed safe. It is unknown the levels of asbestos that is considered safe.

by Texas Mesothelioma Help Center

MESOTHELIOMA LAWSUIT

2009-04-12T20:56:00.000-07:00

MESOTHELIOMA LAWSUIT - Note of Urgency

The first lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers were in 1929. Since then, many lawsuits have been filed against asbestos manufacturers and employers, for neglecting to implement safety measures after the links between asbestos, asbestosis, and mesothelioma became known (some reports seem to place this as early as 1898).

A good Mesothelioma attorney understands the unique complexities involved in this kind of litigation lawsuit, including asbestos product identification, specific asbestos-related medical issues, and specific time constraints that narrow the window of opportunity to file a claim.

It is important to find the right Mesothelioma lawyer before your state’s statutes of limitations expires, leaving you and your family grieving and empty-handed. There's no time to wait - contact our mesothelioma lawyers today for a free case review.

We have helped many people get experienced legal and medical help for their mesothelioma cancer and asbestos cancer cases. We will actually walk you the process of contacting an experienced mesothelioma lawyer that we have worked with to get you the best possible settlement for your mesothelioma case.
It is not uncommon for there to be 10-20 parties that are named in a mesothelioma lawsuit that are located across the United States. For example, a worker in California may have been exposed to asbestos from asbestos products shipped from Libby, Montana or from an iron ore plant in St. Paul Minnesota. This is why it is very important to obtain an experienced mesothelioma lawyer knows all of the companies in each state who have responsibility for your asbestos exposure.

New Mesothelioma Cases

It has been well documented for many years that asbestos exposure can result in the development of deadly cancers, particularly Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40.
About 4,000 People die each year from Mesothelioma. During the 20th century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the U. S.
More than 700,000 people have filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies.
These same companies knew of the dangers for many years before ever warning the public of those risks. It is thought that around eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century, and many more cases - are expected to be reported in the next 25 years.

We have helped people with mesothelioma cancer for more than six years on the Internet. The Mesothelioma Help Center is designed to give you quick & simple answers about mesothelioma treatments, asbestos exposure, mesothelioma diagnosis, mesothelioma symptoms, mesothelioma doctors, and we can refer you to an experienced mesothelioma lawyer in who has successfully settled mesothelioma cases.

by Texas Mesotheolima Help Center

Mesothelioma History

2009-04-11T20:48:00.000-07:00

Did You Know?
The name Asbestos was given to this mineral by the Ancient Greeks. The word “Asbestos” literally means inextinguishable.

Asbestos use dates back to 4000 BC when it was used in wicks for lamps and candles. In the 1890s, asbestos, which previously had few industrial uses, becomes a raw material for large manufacturing industries, exposing large numbers of workers to asbestos dust for the first time.

Asbestos-caused disease often develops decades after a person was first exposed. As a result, it was not until the early 1900s that large numbers of workers developed symptoms.

* 1890s - Asbestos, which previously had few industrial uses, becomes a raw material for large manufacturing industries, exposing large numbers of workers to asbestos dust for the first time. Asbestos-caused disease often develops decades after a person was first exposed. As a result, it was not until the early 1900s that large numbers of workers developed symptoms.
* 1918 - A Prudential Insurance Company official in 1918 made a note that insurance companies would not cover asbestos workers because of the "health-injurious conditions of the industry." The first known asbestos lawsuit was in 1929 in New Jersey.
* 1930 - Major asbestos company Johns-Manville produced a report in 1930 intended for internal company use only about medical reports of asbestos worker fatalities. Just two years later, a letter from the U.S. Bureau of Mines to another manufacturer, Eagle-Picher, stated "It is now known that asbestos dust is one of the most dangerous dusts to which man is exposed."
* 1932 - Letter from U.S. Bureau of Mines to asbestos manufacturer Eagle-Picher states: "It is now known that asbestos dust is one of the most dangerous dusts to which man is exposed."
* 1933 - Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. doctors find that 29 percent of workers in a Johns-Manville plant have asbestosis. Johns-Manville officials settle lawsuits by 11 employees with asbestosis on the condition that the employees' lawyer agree to never again "directly or indirectly participate in the bringing of new actions against the Corporation."
* 1934 - Officials of two large asbestos companies, Johns-Manville and Raybestos-Manhattan, edit an article about the diseases of asbestos workers written by a Metropolitan Life Insurance Company doctor. The changes minimize the danger of asbestos dust.
* 1935 - Officials of Johns-Manville and Raybestos-Manhattan instruct the editor of Asbestos magazine to publish nothing about asbestosis.
* 1936 - A group of asbestos companies agrees to sponsor research on the health effects of asbestos dust, but require that the companies maintain complete control over the disclosure of the results.
* 1942 - An internal Owens-Corning corporate memo referred to "medical literature on asbestosis . . . scores of publications in which the lung and skin hazards of asbestos are discussed." Following this, the president of Johns-Manville said that the managers of another asbestos company were "a bunch of fools for notifying employees who had asbestosis." When one of the managers asks, "Do you mean to tell me you would let them work until they dropped dead?" The response is reported to have been, "Yes. We save a lot of money that way."
* 1942 or 1943 - The president of Johns-Manville says that the managers of another asbestos company were "a bunch of fools for notifying employees who had asbestosis." When one of the managers asks, "do you mean to tell me you would let them work until they dropped dead?" The response is reported to have been, "Yes. We save a lot of money that way."
* 1951 - Asbestos companies in 1951 removed all references to cancer before allowing publication of research they sponsored. The next year, John-Manville's medical director recommended that warning labels be attached to asbestos products. He later testified that he believed the reason his suggestion was ignored was because it would have had a negative affect on sales. Records indicate that numerous other warnings were ignored or modified by asbestos officials before reaching workers throughout the decade
* 1952 - Dr. Kenneth Smith, Johns-Manville medical director, recommends (unsuccessfully) that warning labels be attached to products containing asbestos. Later Smith testifies: "It was a business decision as far as I could understand . . . the corporation is in business to provide jobs for people and make money for stockholders and they had to take into consideration the effects of everything they did and if the application of a caution label identifying a product as hazardous would cut into sales, there would be serious financial implications."
* 1953 - National Gypsum's safety director writes to the Indiana Division of Industrial Hygiene, recommending that acoustic plaster mixers wear respirators "because of the asbestos used in the product." Another company official notes that the letter is "full of dynamite," urges that it be retrieved before reaching its destination. A memo in the files notes that the company "succeeded in stopping" the letter, which "will be modified."
* 1964 - Dr. Irving Selikoff publishes a study of asbestos workers in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proving that people who work with asbestos-containing materials have an abnormal incidence of asbestosis, lung cancer, and Mesothelioma.
* 1964 - A study of asbestos workers published in the Journal of the American Medical Association proved that people working with asbestos-containing materials had an abnormal incidence of asbestosis, lung cancer and Mesothelioma.
* 1971 - First OSHA asbestos-exposure standard was issued in 1971, followed by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ban on spray-on asbestos insulation in 1973. The Manville Trust was formed in 1974 to settle asbestos personal-injury claims resulting from exposure to asbestos-related products mined or manufactured by the Johns-Manville Corp. and its affiliated entities. By 1978, a judge ruled there was "a conscious effort by the [asbestos] industry in the 1930s to downplay or arguably suppress the dissemination of information to employees and the public for fear of the promotion of lawsuits." After this statement, the EPA announced its intention to issue a rule banning all uses of asbestos.
* 1973 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bans spray-on asbestos insulation as an air pollution hazard.
* 1978 - Judge rules there had been "a conscious effort by the [asbestos] industry in the 1930s to downplay or arguably suppress, the dissemination of information to employees and the public for fear of the promotion of lawsuits."
* 1979 - U.S. EPA announces intention to issue rule that bans all uses of asbestos.
* 1986 - OSHA tightens asbestos-exposure standard.
* 1989 - OSHA tightened asbestos-exposure standard in 1986. By 1989, the EPA had banned asbestos in most major uses. However, a federal lawsuit by the asbestos companies in 1991 overturned the EPA's asbestos ban. OSHA tightened asbestos-exposure standards again in 1994. Finally, in 1999, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that Owens Corning willfully withheld information about the danger of working with the company's asbestos products stating, "It would be difficult to envision a more egregious set of circumstances.a blatant disregard for human safety involving large numbers of people put at life-threatening risk."
* 1991 - Asbestos companies win federal lawsuit, court revokes EPA's 1989 asbestos ban.
* 1994 - OSHA tightens asbestos-exposure standard.
* 1999 - Florida Supreme Court rules that Owens Corning willfully withheld information about the danger of working with the company's asbestos products: "It would be difficult to envision a more egregious set of circumstances . . . . a blatant disregard for human safety involving large numbers of people put at life-threatening risk."
* 2003 - In 2003, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) introduced legislation to set up a $108 billion national trust fund to compensate asbestos victims, cap business liability and ease the filing of lawsuits.
Mesothelioma Treatment Help Center is not designed to provide medical advice or is intended to be for educational use only. The information provided through Mesothelioma Treatment Help Center is not a substitute for professional care and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health problem we can refer you to a mesothelioma doctor or lawyer in your state.

Asbestos FAQ

2009-04-10T22:22:00.000-07:00

GENERAL ASBESTOS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Asbestos use has been used since 1890's expanded to hundreds of common industrial applications. However, increased environmental distribution of these products has also enlarged the size of the population exposed to asbestos. The health effects associated with occupational and non-occupational asbestos exposure, can create severe human diseases. The potential impact of these diseases has motivated public health authorities to control the use of asbestos. Ongoing federal and state programs oversee efforts to prevent environmental release, and abate existing asbestos sources.

1. What is asbestos?

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals. Mined and milled from native rock, asbestos is fibrous, thin, and strong. Chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite fibers are the most common types of asbestos minerals. However, only chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite varieties are of industrial importance. Characteristics, like heat resistance, chemical inertness, and insulating capacity, coupled with the flexibility to be woven make asbestos suitable for use in many industrial applications.

2. How might I be exposed to asbestos fibers?

Asbestos can enter the environment from weathered natural mineral deposits and fiber releases arising from manmade asbestos products. Asbestos may be found in products like floor tiles, roof shingles, cement, and automotive brakes. Electrical, plumbing, acoustical, and structural insulation applications are also very common. Asbestos fibers are released into the air when these products are disturbed.

3. How do asbestos fibers enter and leave the body?

Breathing asbestos-containing air into the lungs is the exposure route of greatest concern. Some of the asbestos fibers reaching the lungs are eliminated in exhaled air and others are coughed from the lungs with mucous. The fibers reaching the deepest air passages of the lungs can produce the greatest damage.
The digestive system can be exposed to asbestos fibers from drinking water and mucous cleared from the lungs. A small number of fibers may penetrate the cells that line the digestive system, but only a few will reach the bloodstream. These fibers will be released in the urine. Asbestos fibers contacting the skin rarely pass through the skin into the body.

4. How can asbestos affect my health?

Information on human health effects of asbestos comes mostly from long-term studies of people exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Asbestos workers who breathe in asbestos may develop a slow build-up of scar-like tissue in the lungs called asbestosis. This scarred tissue state impairs the ability of the lungs and heart to adequately provide oxygen to the body. This is a serious disease, and can eventually lead to disability or death in people exposed to high amounts of asbestos. Asbestos workers also have increased chances of developing two types of cancer: Lung cancer starts within the respiratory tissues, and mesothelial cancer grows from the thin membranes that surround the lung or the abdominal cavities. Both lung cancer and mesothelioma are usually fatal. These asbestos-related diseases do not appear immediately, but may develop 20 to 50 years after exposure.
The health effects from oral asbestos exposures are unclear. In some areas where the residents are exposed to asbestos fibers in the drinking water, cancers of the esophagus, stomach, and intestine may be a greater concern. After reviewing the scientific evidence from human experience and animal testing; however, health authorities are still unsure of asbestos links to cancer in the digestive system.

5. Is there a medical test to determine whether I have been exposed to asbestos fibers?

The most common test used to determine if you have been exposed to asbestos is a chest x-ray. The x-ray cannot detect the asbestos fibers themselves, but can detect early signs of lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. Another tool used by physicians, called a pulmonary function test, can also be useful in identifying lung capacity changes.
Periodic health examinations by a physician, including a chest x-ray and review of asbestos-based risk factors, can be effective. Asbestos risk factors include levels, frequency, and length of asbestos exposures; period of time since exposures; and smoking history. The combined impact of cigarette smoking and fiber exposures can increase the chances of asbestos-related lung diseases.

6. I have asbestos in my home. Do I need to do anything about it to protect my health?

Most of the time, no. The common materials used in home construction are floor tile, roofing and siding. These materials are very strong and don't readily crumble and release the asbestos fibers unless they are subjected to strong forces. Occasionally other materials such as pipe insulation and thermal insulation, such as batt or blown-in insulation, are used in home construction. If you determine that you have this type of material, through inspection and analysis by a properly qualified inspector and laboratory, you should seek the help of a consultant to aid you in determining what you need to do to remedy your situation. If you never have the need to disturb these materials, you may be able to leave them alone. But if you know that a needed repair or renovation will disturb the material, you may want to start planning with your consultant to abate the asbestos during the project.

7. I am going to perform a renovation or demolition to my building. Is there anything I should know about asbestos before I begin my project?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requires that you perform a survey to determine the presence of asbestos in your building before doing a renovation or demolition. You must also notify before you start such a project. In Texas you must notify the Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas also has rules that pertain to public buildings that require similar notification as the NESHAP and further requirements such as licensed persons to perform the survey and to remove the asbestos.

8. How do I get licensed to perform asbestos-related work in Texas?

We can send you an application package. Licenses are required to perform asbestos-related work in public buildings in Texas for Contractors, Supervisors, Workers, Consultants, Management Planners, Inspectors, Air Monitors, Laboratories, Transporters, and Training Providers.

9. I do site assessment surveys. Do I need a license to inspect for asbestos?

Yes. Regardless of the number of samples that you take during your survey, any sample for asbestos in a public building requires a license.

10. I need to get properly trained with respect to asbestos. Where can I receive the proper training?

We have a list of all licensed trainers in Texas. Any licensed trainer in Texas can give you the training you require under the revised Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) or that required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, such as that required in 29 CFR 1926.1101. In April 1994 the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Revised Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) became effective. It covers training requirements for persons working with asbestos in public and commercial buildings. Most occupational exposure to asbestos is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and requires training that meets the same criteria as the revised MAP. Since Texas asbestos law covers training requirements in public buildings and requires trainers to meet the EPA revised MAP, this is the best training for most circumstances.

11. I hear that to remove floor tile or sheet vinyl flooring that I don't need a license. Is that true?

Yes. The Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) allow a person who has had the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) guidelines training to use those guidelines for flooring removal in leu of a license. The guidelines must be followed strictly. Also, before beginning any removal, the flooring material must be sampled by a licensed inspector to determine the presence of asbestos per TAHPR and that the inspector makes an assessment per the revised Model Accreditation Plan as to whether the flooring can be removed properly by the RFCI guidelines, call the Resilient Floor Covering Institute at (301) 340-8580.

by Texas Departement of State Health Service

What You Need to Know about Mesothelioma Facts

2009-04-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

MESOTHELIOMA QUICK FACTS

* The first known asbestos lawsuit was in 1929 in New Jersey.
* Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos.
* It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
* It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979.
* About 4,000 People die from Mesothelioma every year, the rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
* Mesothelioma affects men more frequently than women and is more common in white Americans.
* The median age of onset of mesothelioma symptoms is 70. This number is dropping into the 60"s.
* Seven percent of workers exposed to asbestos have become affected with some type of asbestos disease.
* The latent period between exposure to asbestos and the onset of symptoms can be 20-40 years.
* There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40.
* Many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne.
* During the 20th century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the U. S.
* The name Asbestos was given to this mineral by the Ancient Greeks. The word “Asbestos” literally means inextinguishable.
* It has been well known for many years that asbestos exposure can result in the development of deadly cancers, particularly Mesothelioma.
* In the mid 1920s, an English doctor made the first diagnosis of asbestosis, and this was followed by a study which showed that 25% of English asbestos workers showed signs of a related lung disease.
* It is thought that around eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century, and many more cases - are expected to be reported in the next 25 years.
* The National Institute of Health in 1978 estimated that eight to eleven million U.S. workers had been exposed to asbestos by that date. In fact, by 1970, it is estimated that some 25 million tons of asbestos were used in the U.S.
* Mesothelioma is a disease that is almost 100% preventable; the only known cause is via exposure to the deadly mineral Asbestos . It comes from inhaling the particles of dust as the asbestos degrades; eating away at the lining of your lungs and developing into a deadly cancer.

by Texas Mesothelioma Help Center

Asbestos Exposure Job Sites In Texas

2009-04-08T20:08:00.000-07:00

Asbestos Exposure Job Sites In Texas
Houston, Texas

We have over 1,000 clients in Texas who have worked at hundreds of job-sites across Texas. Why is this important? In order to prove a case against a particular company, we must show that company exposed you asbestos, either through an asbestos-containing product, or by their unsafe work with those products. If you are unable to remember the names of the products or companies you worked with or around, we may have other clients who worked at your same job-site who may remember. Heard Robins Cloud & Lubel has represented men and women out of the following Texas jobsites:
• Arco (Sinclair) - Pasadena, Chanelview, Pt. Arthur
• Alcoa - Point Comfort, Rockdale
• Air Products - Houston
• Amoco Oil & Chemical - Texas City and Chocolate Bayou
• Anheuser Busch - Houston
• Armco Steel - Houston
• Asarco - Corpus Christi, Amarillo
• Ashland Oil - Baytown, Beaumont
• BASF (Dow Badische) - Freeport
• Bethlehem Steel - Beaumont, Houston
• Big Three - Pasadena
• BF Goodrich - Pt. Neches, Orange
• Cabot Carbon Black - Pampa
• Cameron Iron Works - Houston
• Celanese - Pasadena, Clear Lake, Bishop, Pampa
• Champion Paper - Pasadena, Lufkin, Sheldon
• Coastal - Corpus Christi
• Commercial Buildings
• Crown Central Petroleum - Pasadena
• Diamond Shamrock - Deer Park, Three Rivers, Sunray
• Dow Chemical - Freeport
• DuPont - LaPorte, Beaumont, Orange, Victoria
• Eastman Kodak - Longview
• Ethyl - Pasadena
• Exxon - Baytown
• Fina - Big Springs, Pt. Arthur
• Firestone - Orange
• GAF - Texas City
• Goodyear Tire - Pasadena, Beaumont
• Gulf/Chevron - Pt. Arthur, Cedar Bayou, El Paso
• Gulf States Utilities
• HL&P - all plants
• Huber Carbon Black - Borger
• Kelly Springfield Tire - Tyler
• La Gloria Refinery - Tyler
• Lufkin Industries - Lufkin
• Lubrizol - Deer Park
• Marathon - Texas City
• Maxwell House - Houston
• Monsanto - Texas City, Chocolate Bayou
• Mobil - Beaumont
• Nabisco - Houston
• Neches Butane - Pt. Neches
• Olin - Pasadena, Beaumont
• Petrotex - Houston
• Phillips - Pasadena, Old Ocean, Borger
• PPG - Houston, Beaumont
• Reynolds Metal, Gregory, Corpus Christi
• Rexene - Odessa
• Rohm & Haas - Deer Park
• Shell Oil & Chemical - Deer Park, Oddessa, Denver City
• Southwestern Refinery - Corpus Christi
• Southwestern Public Power Plants
• Stauffer - Houston
• Sun Oil - Corpus Christi
• Tenneco - Houston
• Texaco - Pt. Arthur, Amarillo
• Texas City Refinery - Texas City
• Texas Foundries - Lufkin
• Texas Utilites Power Plants
• Todd Shipyards - Houston, Galveston
• Union Carbide - Texas City, Seadrift, Brownsville
• Unocal - Nederland
• USI - LaPorte
• US Steel - Baytown, Orange
Note - Some plants are known by other names today. The names listed above are the names by which the plants were known in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Heard Robins Cloud & Lubelis very familiar with the history of the chemical plants and refineries throughout Texas and can assist you in reconstructing your work history.

by Heard Robins Cloud & Lubel

Asbestos is main cause of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements

2009-04-07T19:19:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Houston, Texas
Asbestos Lawsuits Texas

The lawyers at Heard Robins have achieved many victories through trial verdicts and settlement of mesothelioma cases. Here are a few of the recoveries. These are amounts listed after the deduction for attorney fees and expenses. In other words, the amount the clients actually put into their pockets. Please remember every case is different, and the results depend on the facts of the case, and past performance is no guarantee of future results.

$3,665,000.00 Net to client, for a man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at age 70. He was a construction worker and eventually owned his own construction company. He was exposed to various asbestos containing products.

$3,625, 000.00 Net to client, an aircraft mechanic with mesothelioma. The case went to trial and verdict against one of the asbestos pipe insulation manufacturers. The case was settled after the jury verdict.

$2,828,000.00 Net to client, the family of a man who died of malignant mesothelioma. He was exposed to asbestos as a machinist and welder.

$2,450,000.00 Net to Client, family of a refinery worker with mesothelioma.
Case was tried to verdict against Pittsburgh Corning and was settled at a later date.

$2,200,000.00 Net to Client, for the family of a shipyard worker with mesothelioma. He had worked at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, Texas where he was exposed to asbestos. Case was tried to verdict against Pittsburgh Corning and was settled at a later date.

$1,629,202.60 Net to client, family of a construction worker who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at age 54. His father had worked at a refinery in Port Arthur, Texas and he was exposed to the asbestos brought home on his father's clothes. In addition he worked as a drywall worker and was exposed to joint compound himself after high school.

$1,402,497.81 Net to client, family of a man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at age 73. He worked at a chemical plant in Odessa, Texas where he was exposed to asbestos.

$1,414,444.58 Net to client, family of a man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at age 85. He worked at the Union Carbide chemical plant in Texas City, Texas where he was exposed to asbestos.

$1,251,325.06 Net to client, family of a man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at age 56. He worked as a Navy Machinist and later as machinist for Amoco in Texas City whre he was exposed to asbestos.

$1,158,019.63 Net to client, family of a man who died at age 77 of mesothelioma. He worked as a machinist at the Union Carbide chemical plant in Texas City where he was exposed to asbestos.

* Some of the above results may have been attained by a Heard Robins attorney while at a previous law firm.

by Heard Robins, Texas Mesothelioma Attorneys

Mesothelioma Cases in Texas

2009-04-06T19:35:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the lung or abdomen. Asbestos has been the only known cause of mesothelioma since 1960. In fact, two refinery foreman in Port Arthur, Texas were diagnosed with mesothelioma in 1958, and an article about their diagnosies was published in 1960.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you must first and foremost seek medical treatment. For more information about mesothelioma please visit our What is Mesothelioma? page.

Mesothelioma victims and their families may be entitled to compensation. To protect your rights, contact an attorney who focuses on the complex field of asbestos litigation as soon as possible. If you live in the State of Texas, we will come to your home or location of your choice within 24 hours. If you live outside of Texas, we handle cases from all over the nation, or if you prefer we will refer you to an experienced attorney in your area. If you would like to contact us please call (866) 517-9520, or e-mail us.

The Mesothelioma attorneys at Heard Robins Cloud & Lubel have vast experience in prosecuting mesothelioma cases. Our attorneys have won over $125,000,000* in jury verdicts for asbestos victims and their families. See our asbestos verdicts. Our asbestos verdicts and settlements have been reported and commented upon in publications including: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The National Law Journal, Fortune Magazine, Business Week, The Houston Chronicle, The Beaumont Tribune, and the Port Arthur News.

Texas and Mesothelioma Statistics & Facts

2009-04-05T17:17:00.000-07:00

Texas and Mesothelioma Statistics & Facts

According to a Federal study from 1979 through 2001, at Least 2,651 People Have Been Killed by Asbestos in Texas Since 1979.

At least 681,087 tons of vermiculite asbestos went from Libby, MT to 24 locations in Texas between 1948 and 1993.

The Texas Vermiculite Company in Dallas, TX is one of many former asbestos manufacturers that have received about 80 of the asbestos mined at the W. R. Grace vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana from 1964 through 1990, according to a list compiled by federal health officials.

Symptoms of Mesothelioma arise 2 to 3 months before the cancer is found and can resemble shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, persistent cough, pneumonia, chest and abdominal pain.

Asbestos cases will continue to increase and it is estimated to peak around the year 2025, according to experts.

According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 3,000 new cases per year of malignant mesothelioma are being reported in the United States, and the incidence appears to be increasing.

Mesothelioma Laws Case

2009-04-04T04:00:00.000-07:00

"Your Mesothelioma case is important to you. You have been robbed of years of your life because of someone’s negligence. The question is what are you going to do about it? Mesothelioma is a serious disease. Mesothelioma is caused from exposure to asbestos materials. Often times, Mesothelioma takes decades for this disease to come to the surface. When it is noticed, Mesothelioma is often in its last stages, beyond medical treatment. What does this mean to you, the injured? What does it mean for your family as well? Mesothelioma is also reason to look into litigation."

There are many websites out there that will tell you about Mesothelioma, its causes and its treatments. What about the suffering that it causes? What about the years it takes off someone’s life? This is where Mesothelioma laws come into play. Every state has very stringent laws regarding asbestos material. Although it has been banned from use for many years, it is often found and people are exposed to it in older buildings. Most of the time it is not known to be there but, every state also has laws regarding proper care of asbestos material and precautions regarding its removal in order to prevent Mesothelioma. That is because of how serious a disease Mesothelioma is.

If you are one of the people who have been exposed to asbestos and are now dealing with Mesothelioma, you should know that you may have a lawsuit claim. Now, perhaps you feel it is no ones fault. Or, perhaps it was so long ago that you just don’t want to dig it back up. The bottom line is this. If you were exposed to asbestos and it leads to Mesothelioma, you may have a case to help with your care, your family’s care, and even your medical bills. Mesothelioma is quite serious and someone should have to help with all of this, right?

To begin your search for information on Mesothelioma laws in your state, you can look on websites like www.thesmartattorneys.com . You can also look to that site for more information on finding a Mesothelioma lawyers. Your Mesothelioma attorneys will help you decide if and when you should pursue a Mesothelioma case. Find out what the laws in your area are regarding Mesothelioma. Find out if you have a Mesothelioma case.

by S. A. Baker

Texas Mesothelioma Lawyer Johnson Staffing Up to Handle Increase in Cases in State

2009-04-03T03:03:00.000-07:00

Texas Mesothelioma lawyer Nick Johnson of Johnson Law Group, with principal offices in Houston, Texas, announced today that they have signed more than a dozen new mesothelioma cases already in 2007. Unlike other law firms practicing mesothelioma cases that are downsizing, Johnson Law Group is staffing up for a heavier caseload this year.

"We are no longer doing medical malpractice cases," says Johnson. "We have found a common ground with doctors and lawyers in the area of mesothelioma. Most doctors do not realize until after we've met with them how blatantly negligent the manufacturers of asbestos have been throughout history. This type of case is so tragic and the blame is so easy to prove. At the same time, the cost of treatment is obviously astronomical. We believe we're helping patients not only recover a bit of justice but we're helping to provide the funds required for treatment through legal recourse."

Asbestos cases are recorded as far back as 1899, according to an abstract entitled "Curious Bodies" by Dr. H. Montague Murray, a London physician, who did a post mortem exam on an asbestos factory worker. It is believed that the asbestos industry has long concealed the research results from asbestos tests. Those tests proved conclusively the direct link between asbestos fibers and mesothelioma.

Johnson Law Group is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and practices in all areas of personal injury law and focuses on rollover/car accidents, mesothelioma lung cancer, PPH/Fen Phen, Paxil pharmaceutical cases, and nursing home abuse in more than 20 U.S. states and Mexico. More information can be found at Johnsons Law Group

by Susan Neuhalfen

Americans Probably Not Quite Sure What Mesothelioma is.

2009-04-02T02:02:00.000-07:00

"Most Americans are probably not quite sure what mesothelioma is. Many though, can probably associate the word mesothelioma with an attorney or possible litigation. As I flip through the channels on my television set, I too, notice that mesothelioma is frequently mentioned by law firms. However, the focus of this article is to educate the public on what mesothelioma is."

Mesothelioma can either be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous) in nature. Mesothelioma affects the mesothelium, hence mesothelioma.

What is the mesothelium?The mesothelium is a type of tissue lined with special cells referred to as mesothelial cells. The mesothelial cells typically line the abdominal cavity, heart cavity, chest cavity, and the outer surface of most internal organs. Each cavity has a specific name for the mesothelial covered cavity which is:

Peritoneum: abdominal cavity
Pleura: chest cavity
Pericardium: heart cavity

The mesothelium has a specific purpose in the body. The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that allows easy movement of the organs. The pleural mesothelium for example, allows the lungs to move easily with each breath that is taken. Without this, breathing would be a difficult and possibly painful process.

Many refer to malignant mesothelioma as simply, mesothelioma. There are three main types of malignant mesothelioma ranked from less likely to more commonly seen:

Sarcomatoid
Mixed/Biphasic
Epithelioid

Malignant mesothelioma more commonly begins in the chest cavity (pleural mesothelioma). Approximately 10-20% of the cases of malignant mesothelioma will begin in the abdominal cavity (peritoneal mesothelioma). Malignant mesothelioma rarely begins in the cavity surrounding the heart (pericardial mesothelioma).

by Kristin Haugen

What is Mesothelioma?

2009-04-01T18:20:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity), the heart, the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart) or tunica vaginalis.

Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or they have been exposed to asbestos dust and fiber in other ways. Washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos can also put a person at risk for developing mesothelioma. Unlike lung cancer, there is no association between mesothelioma and smoking, but smoking greatly increases risk of other asbestos induced cancer. Compensation via asbestos funds or lawsuits is an important issue in mesothelioma (see asbestos and the law).

The symptoms of mesothelioma include shortness of breath due to pleural effusion (fluid between the lung and the chest wall) or chest wall pain, and general symptoms such as weight loss. The diagnosis may be suspected with chest X-ray and CT scan, and is confirmed with a biopsy (tissue sample) and microscopic examination. A thoracoscopy (inserting a tube with a camera into the chest) can be used to take biopsies. It allows the introduction of substances such as talc to obliterate the pleural space (called pleurodesis), which prevents more fluid from accumulating and pressing on the lung. Despite treatment with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or sometimes surgery, the disease carries a poor prognosis. Research about screening tests for the early detection of mesothelioma is ongoing.

Mesothelioma, from Wikipedia