December 13, 2013

Federal convictions for asbestos abatement violations upheld

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 31, 2013 | Asbestos | This week we note that the geographic impact of asbestos contamination knows no bounds and a similar report from Chattanooga of two men who were convicted of similar violations of federal laws during the demolition of a textile mill. The men had [...]
December 5, 2013

Partner Post: Arsenic Found in Chicken Meat

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 5, 2013 | Consumer Safety | FDA Condones Use of Arsenic in Chicken MeatWritten by James P. Nevin Chicken and pork, the healthier white meat alternatives to a burger, right? Wrong. The FDA research recently released shows arsenic in conventional chicken meat. This is not a new phenomenon, the FDA [...]
December 4, 2013

Infographic: Cigarettes and Asbestos

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 4, 2013 | Asbestos | If you are working to avoid a deadly disease like lung cancer in your lifetime, staying away from cigarette smoke and asbestos fibers is sure to keep you on the right track. When combined, cigarette smoke and asbestos exposure can increase the risk for [...]
December 3, 2013

Asbestos workers from 9/11 site may be without heath care

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 3, 2013 | Asbestos | September 11, 2001, was a tragic day for the nation, but particularly for the emergency first responders in New York, many of whom died with the collapse of the Towers. However, for many of the emergency personal who were responsible for the [...]
December 2, 2013

Partner Post: Scientific Research Funding

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 2, 2013 | Medical News | Biased Scientific Articles’ Content Based on FundingWritten by James P. NevinScientific journals publish articles that industries often rely on, courts rely on, and other scientists rely on. When a journal publishes less than factual information as a scientific opinion this delicate balance of [...]
November 28, 2013

Partner Post: Dr. Wheeler and Black Lung Diagnoses

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 28, 2013 | Consumer Safety | Doctor Works Against Patients for Profit James P. Nevin  When Dr. Paul Wheeler, of Johns Hopkins Hospital, gave his opinion the court listened. Until lately. Research has proved there is an unmistakable pattern in Wheeler’s readings. There have been more than 1,500 cases decided [...]
November 28, 2013

Giving Thanks for Asbestos Trial Victories

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 28, 2013 | Asbestos | Happy Thanksgiving! What do you have to be thankful for today?While no one will ever be thankful for their asbestos-related illness, we can all certainly be thankful that many of those responsible for mesothelioma patients’ exposure are being held accountable for their [...]
November 26, 2013

Snowball fights with asbestos!

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 26, 2013 | Asbestos | While we frequently work with clients from California who have suffered from the deadly effects of asbestos-related diseases, we know the problem is much more widespread.Throughout the United States and across the world, industrial applications of asbestos have resulted in thousands of workers contracting [...]
November 26, 2013

Partner Post: Arbitration Laws

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 26, 2013 | Consumer Safety | Forced Arbitration Laws on ConsumersJames P. Nevin  The beauty of the justice system is that the little guy can take on the corporation, it’s part of the American dream. Companies have caught on to this and stolen that right from under you. Forced [...]