December 13, 2013
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 13, 2013 | Mesothelioma | Are you having trouble keeping track of the symptoms of mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a tough disease to diagnose, mostly because the symptoms are so similar to those of other respiratory diseases out there. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have been exposed [...]
December 13, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 [...]
