On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 29, 2016 | Mesothelioma
Not all mesothelioma caregivers are professionals. Some have little to no experience in dealing with all that comes along with a mesothelioma diagnosis. If you have taken over the roll of “caregiver” for a loved one with mesothelioma, you might be feeling...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 28, 2016 | Mesothelioma
We have previously written about the dangers of second-hand exposure to asbestos. It is already known that people who work with or near asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. But when these deadly fibers attach to a...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 22, 2016 | Brayton Purcell News
If you have checked out our Employees’ Pets page on braytonlaw.com, you might already know we hold a special place in our hearts for our four-legged friends. Our Senior Trial Partner, Gil Purcell, has adopted over ten beautiful cats. It was no surprise that he...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 21, 2016 | Asbestos-Related Illness
Although asbestos does not affect nearly as many Americans as it did decades ago, the United States is far from asbestos-free. To this day, a significant number of Americans are exposed to asbestos despite what we now know about the dangers. It was not very long ago...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 21, 2016 | Estate Planning
Due to ever-evolving changes in tax and inheritance laws, estate planning can be an immense challenge and daunting task to undertake without the guidance of a knowledgeable professional. Our Trusts and Estates attorney, Amir Sarreshtehdary, is here to assist you and...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 20, 2016 | Asbestos
Are you an employer wondering how to keep your workers safe from asbestos exposure on the job? Many of today’s mesothelioma patients are retired blue collar workers. They experienced prolonged exposure in the workplace. Although asbestos use has been nearly...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 19, 2016 | Dangerous Medical Drugs
When watching prescription drug commercials on television, have you ever heard the narrator quickly zipping through a list of dangerous side effects? In some cases, for pregnant women, these side effects can include birth defects. Our attorneys are currently reviewing...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 18, 2016 | Asbestos
Did you know that, despite the decline in its use, workers are still exposed to asbestos while on the job? There are more than a few occupations at risk for coming into contact with the substance in the workplace, but here are just a few: Automobile Mechanics Asbestos...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 15, 2016 | Mesothelioma
Keytruda, a drug currently approved by the FDA to treat relapsed, non-small cell lung cancer as well as melanoma, is described to be one of the “best new hopes” for mesothelioma patients in 2016. The drug, designed to block the cell surface protein, PD-1,...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 14, 2016 | Defective Medical Devices
Pelvic mesh implants have been known to cause some serious harm to women who have had them implanted within their bodies. Commonly used to correct pelvic organ prolapse (POP), they are supposed to strengthen the pelvic wall and support internal organs. But after...
