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Workers Compensation and COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) is the latest infectious disease that has emerged with a huge impact worldwide. Over the last two months since the first US case of coronavirus was confirmed, there has already been an impact to the Workers Compensation (WC)...
Victory for Asbestos Victim in Washington Court of Appeals
On March 16, 2020, a Washington appellate court has reversed a defense verdict entered in favor of John Crane Inc. in an asbestos case, finding that a jury did not allow the plaintiffs to argue their theory of the case. The Washington Court of Appeals found it...
Mesothelioma and the Novel Coronavirus
As a national emergency becomes part of life in the United States, what we don’t know about the novel coronavirus is more than what we actually do know. Medical professionals are uncovering new data every day on those with higher risk factors, specifically older...
The Continuing and Catastrophic Consequences of Talc-Based Products
Johnson & Johnson, specifically their famed Baby Powder, has been the target of the majority of 16,000 talc-related mesothelioma lawsuits that resulted in adverse, multi-million dollar verdicts. But, there are other manufacturers of talc-based products also facing...
Can Dietary Supplements Do More Harm than Good?
Battling mesothelioma is an uphill climb where the odds do not favor those suffering from the serious, if not deadly, disease. While treatment options exist, many victims of this deadly cancer also take steps to improve their health through more natural methods. The...
How Much Is Too Much Asbestos Exposure?
For decades, the presence of asbestos has changed the lives of those diagnosed with and suffering from mesothelioma. Hard-working professionals plied their trades over the years and decades, only to discover that their diligence and dedication has left them with a...
The Dangers of Dual Mesothelioma Diagnoses
A majority of mesothelioma diagnoses take two forms. Pleural mesothelioma occurs between the chest and lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the exterior abdominal cavity. Both are deadly, with the cause being exposure to asbestos, specifically inhaling the fibers....
COVID-19 Update from Brayton Purcell LLP
We hope you and yours are staying safe in these uniquely trying times of uncertainty and are following the recommended practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ We know you are receiving many emails and...
The Continuing Legacy of Asbestos
In 1992, Italy banned asbestos after being one of the primary producers and consumers throughout Europe. The decision came nine years after Iceland began the trend by becoming the first country to ban the mining use and commercialization of the deadly mineral. Yet,...
Real estate and asbestos: selling your house
Spring is generally agreed upon as the best time for buying and selling houses. It’s nearing the end of the school year, the weather is warming up and moving will be easy with summer coming. Reports say that 2020 is going to be a seller’s market, so if you’re looking...
