Asbestos Lawsuits in Louisiana
In towns and cities throughout the United States, asbestos lawsuits are increasingly prolific as individuals exposed to asbestos twenty and thirty years ago are today developing and dying from mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare and extremely lethal form of cancer, in which malignant cells are found in the protective sac covering most of the body’s internal organs. Mesothelioma, which is caused by exposure to asbestos, takes up to three decades to strike its victims. Those with the greatest risk of developing mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fiber in other ways.
Today, a growing number of mesothelioma lawsuits have succeeded in recovering hundreds of millions in compensation for the tens of thousands of mesothelioma victims. Compensation is paid by the companies that make these asbestos products, and enables victims to cover their medical expenses and to be compensated for their pain and suffering.
A current center of concern for asbestos victims is New Orleans. In the post-Katrina era, New Orleans and the entire state of Louisiana is undergoing a boom in construction– a business infamous for its use of asbestos products. Post-storm rehabilitations of homes, the related large-scale demolitions, and even just the ubiquitous roofing jobs currently underway are exposing thousands of people to asbestos. Despite these dangers, however, Congress is considering a Bill that would prevent someone who becomes ill with cancer as a result of post-Katrina asbestos exposure from getting financial relief.
The introduction of the Bill is being motivated by calls for tort reform among asbestos-related industries. Financially crippled by increasingly high rewards to asbestos victims, these industries want a cap on their liability. They cite a recent asbestos lawsuit in Louisiana, in which homeowners who purchased asbestos-contaminated fill dirt sued the contractor who sold them the soil, as well as the oil company where the dirt had been removed. Although none of the plaintiffs have yet become sick, a jury awarded them compensatory and punitive damages due to their fear of harm (rather than actual harm). The verdict was upheld by a Louisiana appeals court, which ruled that any exposure to a harmful substance, no matter how slight, justifies a lawsuit.
The new Bill, set for debate by Congress in February, would halt asbestos lawsuits. The Bill is seeking to protect companies with asbestos liability from further lawsuits by paying into a government administered trust fund, which would screen claimants through established medical criteria. Victims would be awarded compensation based on the severity of their illness. The Bill specifically states that the fund would not cover victims of environmental and neighborhood exposure, with the prime example being post-Katrina victims in New Orleans and across Louisiana. The Bill is widely opposed by the medical community, as well as by labor unions and citizens rights activists, particularly in the state of Louisiana.
http://www.articleworld.com/articles/33/1/Asbestos-Lawsuits-in-Louisiana/Asbestos-Lawsuits-in-Louisiana.html
Monday, May 7, 2007
Asbestos Attorneys Fight for Mesothelioma Victims
Asbestos Attorneys Fight for Mesothelioma Victims
Mesothelioma is a rare and extremely lethal form of cancer, in which malignant cells are found in the protective sac covering most of the body’s internal organs. Mesothelioma, which is caused by exposure to asbestos, can take three to five decades to strike its victims. Those with the greatest risk of developing mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fiber in other ways.
Since 1979, more than 43,000 Americans have lost their lives to mesothelioma – an entirely preventable form of cancer. This aggressive form of cancer is believed to strike 3000 individuals per year and the incidence rate is increasing. Given the long latency period of mesothelioma, workers exposed to asbestos in the 1950s and 1960s may only now become ill with this fatal cancer.
Asbestos attorneys are uniquely trained and qualified to understand the devastating impact of mesothelioma on its victims and their families. They are able to provide victims and their families compassionate advice, guidance and support, while simultaneously delivering aggressive and effective legal representation.
Over the past decade, mesothelioma lawyers have successfully tried thousands of asbestos lawsuits, which have earned their clients mesothelioma settlements into the millions of dollars. Compensation is paid by the companies that make the asbestos products, and is essential for victims to be able to cover their medical expenses and to be compensated for their pain and suffering.
In this era of tort reform, however, many have wondered why asbestos attorneys are still so successful, earning multi-million dollar mesothelioma settlements for their clients. The reason is simple. This disease was entirely preventable. Corporations manufacturing and profiting from the sale of asbestos-containing products have been aware of the hazards of asbestos since as early as the 1920s. When juries have the opportunity to learn these facts and to review internal documents of these manufacturers, they time and again side with the asbestos attorneys. The large verdicts – and settlements – underscore the tragedy of mesothelioma: Americans have unnecessarily and tragically contracted asbestos-related diseases.
Mesothelioma lawyers are winning their hard-fought victories through diligent preparation, aggressive litigation, and a willingness to implement new and innovative legal approaches. Beyond the critical financial compensation to victims and their families, however, these legal victories are also bringing about significant changes in the legal duties – as well as in the once-dismissive attitudes – of the employers and insurance companies which deal with mesothelioma victims and their surviving loved ones.
http://www.articleworld.com/articles/32/1/Asbestos-Attorneys-Fight-for-Mesothelioma-Victims/Asbestos-Attorneys-Fight-for-Mesothelioma-Victims.html
Mesothelioma is a rare and extremely lethal form of cancer, in which malignant cells are found in the protective sac covering most of the body’s internal organs. Mesothelioma, which is caused by exposure to asbestos, can take three to five decades to strike its victims. Those with the greatest risk of developing mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fiber in other ways.
Since 1979, more than 43,000 Americans have lost their lives to mesothelioma – an entirely preventable form of cancer. This aggressive form of cancer is believed to strike 3000 individuals per year and the incidence rate is increasing. Given the long latency period of mesothelioma, workers exposed to asbestos in the 1950s and 1960s may only now become ill with this fatal cancer.
Asbestos attorneys are uniquely trained and qualified to understand the devastating impact of mesothelioma on its victims and their families. They are able to provide victims and their families compassionate advice, guidance and support, while simultaneously delivering aggressive and effective legal representation.
Over the past decade, mesothelioma lawyers have successfully tried thousands of asbestos lawsuits, which have earned their clients mesothelioma settlements into the millions of dollars. Compensation is paid by the companies that make the asbestos products, and is essential for victims to be able to cover their medical expenses and to be compensated for their pain and suffering.
In this era of tort reform, however, many have wondered why asbestos attorneys are still so successful, earning multi-million dollar mesothelioma settlements for their clients. The reason is simple. This disease was entirely preventable. Corporations manufacturing and profiting from the sale of asbestos-containing products have been aware of the hazards of asbestos since as early as the 1920s. When juries have the opportunity to learn these facts and to review internal documents of these manufacturers, they time and again side with the asbestos attorneys. The large verdicts – and settlements – underscore the tragedy of mesothelioma: Americans have unnecessarily and tragically contracted asbestos-related diseases.
Mesothelioma lawyers are winning their hard-fought victories through diligent preparation, aggressive litigation, and a willingness to implement new and innovative legal approaches. Beyond the critical financial compensation to victims and their families, however, these legal victories are also bringing about significant changes in the legal duties – as well as in the once-dismissive attitudes – of the employers and insurance companies which deal with mesothelioma victims and their surviving loved ones.
http://www.articleworld.com/articles/32/1/Asbestos-Attorneys-Fight-for-Mesothelioma-Victims/Asbestos-Attorneys-Fight-for-Mesothelioma-Victims.html
nternet Scams or Internet Fools
It is common knowledge that there are a lot of scams on the Internet, but there are many more great opportunities to start your own Internet Home Business as well.
Signing up with a proven system to start your own Internet Home Business is a great way to start, why would anyone in their right mind want to start from scratch, while the tools are already there for you to shoot out of the starting blocks.
A proven System has another powerful advantage, branding this is the most powerful marketing strategy there is. Take a moment and think about Mc Donalds, who started with one small outlet and developed a business strategy based on branding and a house style that has been duplicated thousands of times over to become a worldwide brand.
In the heading I used the words Internet Fools, without being disrespectful to anyone I would like to elaborate on this. There are a number of people looking to start their very own Internet Home Business who then decide to sign up for a program to make themselves a great deal of money, they are not fools for doing this as long as they find a program that suits them, as they are the ones that will be doing the work.
But then, they sit back and do nothing, expecting the money to roll in so fast that they have to open a second bank account because the first one is overflowing, and does it? .. Wake up call! NO it does not, believe me this will never happen. They then complain that the system they chose does not work and in some cases the system gets labeld a scam. They then go off and do exactly the same thing all over again and start with another Internet Home Business Opportunity, now this to me is foolish to say the least.
"For the system to work, you must work the system"
Remember when choosing a system, be sure you choose one that suits you, as you will be doing the work to make your business sucessfull. For the system to work, you must work the system, To me this is good business integrity you are given all the tools you need all you have to do is implement them.
My mind will not allow me to understand why some people think that making money should in tale: no effort on their part, no investment, just a lot of earnings.
Wow do we not all wish this was a possibility! Or do we?
I wish you all the success you seek,
Kind regards,
Ian Lovelock
http://www.articleworld.com/articles/16/1/Internet-Scams-or-Internet-Fools/Internet-Scams-or-Internet-Fools.html
Signing up with a proven system to start your own Internet Home Business is a great way to start, why would anyone in their right mind want to start from scratch, while the tools are already there for you to shoot out of the starting blocks.
A proven System has another powerful advantage, branding this is the most powerful marketing strategy there is. Take a moment and think about Mc Donalds, who started with one small outlet and developed a business strategy based on branding and a house style that has been duplicated thousands of times over to become a worldwide brand.
In the heading I used the words Internet Fools, without being disrespectful to anyone I would like to elaborate on this. There are a number of people looking to start their very own Internet Home Business who then decide to sign up for a program to make themselves a great deal of money, they are not fools for doing this as long as they find a program that suits them, as they are the ones that will be doing the work.
But then, they sit back and do nothing, expecting the money to roll in so fast that they have to open a second bank account because the first one is overflowing, and does it? .. Wake up call! NO it does not, believe me this will never happen. They then complain that the system they chose does not work and in some cases the system gets labeld a scam. They then go off and do exactly the same thing all over again and start with another Internet Home Business Opportunity, now this to me is foolish to say the least.
"For the system to work, you must work the system"
Remember when choosing a system, be sure you choose one that suits you, as you will be doing the work to make your business sucessfull. For the system to work, you must work the system, To me this is good business integrity you are given all the tools you need all you have to do is implement them.
My mind will not allow me to understand why some people think that making money should in tale: no effort on their part, no investment, just a lot of earnings.
Wow do we not all wish this was a possibility! Or do we?
I wish you all the success you seek,
Kind regards,
Ian Lovelock
http://www.articleworld.com/articles/16/1/Internet-Scams-or-Internet-Fools/Internet-Scams-or-Internet-Fools.html
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