On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 31, 2015 | Asbestos-Related Illness
Most Americans believe that asbestos is a relic of the past; a now-banned substance that no longer exists in new products. Unfortunately, this isn’t entirely true. The United States banned the use of asbestos in most products decades ago, and use of the material...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 30, 2015 | Brayton Purcell News
As 2016 approaches, Brayton Purcell LLP has been reflecting on our New Year’s Resolutions. Our three goals may sound a bit familiar, but they remain relevant and important as time goes on. Ban Asbestos Unfortunately, asbestos is still not banned in the United...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 28, 2015 | Asbestos
Did you know that asbestos is all around us? After being diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases, many individuals question where their exposure took place. At Home Up until the late 1970s, asbestos was commonly used in building materials such as ceiling tiles,...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 25, 2015 | Brayton Purcell News
Brayton Purcell LLP hopes you are having an amazing holiday season! Part of what makes our holidays so special is the ability to give back to our local communities. We recently teamed up with The SF-Marin Food Bank for an annual holiday food drive. Employees raised...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 23, 2015 | Asbestos
There are many different blue collar trades in the United States affected by asbestos exposure on the job, since the substance has been used in consumer products, building materials, and more for decades. Many of these workers are at risk for developing serious...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 21, 2015 | Mesothelioma
Choosing a mesothelioma attorney after diagnosis can be difficult. Dealing with symptoms of the cancer is hard enough, but many victims of asbestos exposure wish to fight for the justice they deserve from those responsible for their condition. The fight is usually...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 18, 2015 | Mesothelioma
Many people do not realize the potential dangers of asbestos exposure. Asbestos fibers, which occur naturally within our earth, have been harvested and used within building materials and other consumer products for centuries. Those that mined the substance or...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 16, 2015 | Mesothelioma
Around 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed every year in the United States. With so many individuals affected by the disease, doctors have been working to determine what treatment options are best for patients. So far, no cure has been found for...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 14, 2015 | Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos in building materials puts firefighters and hazmat workers at risk of exposure during and after fires. The September 2015 Butte Fire in California’s Amador and Calaveras Counties burned more than 70,000 acres and burned more than 850 residential and...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 14, 2015 | Asbestos
Many victims of asbestos exposure wonder when it is the right time to file an asbestos lawsuit. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, the answer is sooner than later. Filing a lawsuit cannot be done until you have been diagnosed with a condition...