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Asbestos Litigation

Asbestos litigation stems from a claim from a plaintiff that they have been exposed to asbestos, a hazardous material that can lead to the development of this deadly form of cancer. In order to establish a claim against any company, person or manufacturer for asbestos exposure, the plaintiff must establish a specific asbestos product at a specific location. In a court of law, it is important for the plaintiff to show that a manufacturer, distributor, contractors or others have been negligent in providing protection for them from asbestos exposure. This form of litigation is a civil legal case rather than a criminal one. Without evidence to substantiate a claim against the defendant, the asbestos litigation is likely to be thrown out of court.

Fast Facts

  • In 1999, nearly one third of all mesothelioma deceased individuals were from California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio or New York.
  • The average age of diagnosis of mesothelioma is between 50 and 70 years old.

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  • Common Sources of Asbestos

    Common sources of asbestos include more than 5000 products, because asbestos is bio-degradable, strong, durabl...
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  • 2005 Florida Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act

    In 2005, the Florida Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act became law and fundamentally changed asbest...
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  • New Rules on Asbestos Claims

      Certain types of illnesses, including mesothelioma and asbestosis, are almost always caused by exposure to a...
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  • Testing for Asbestos

    A short article describing common places asbestos is found, and ways to go about testing for asbestos. Closing...
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  • Asbestos Related Illness

    Anyone that has had an extended period of exposure to asbestos is at a very high risk to develop asbestos rela...
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Did You Know?

The automotive industry uses asbestos in vehicle brakeshoes and clutch pads. More than 5,000 products contain or have contained asbestos. Auto repair & brake repair mechanics can be at risk.

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