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Texas Rail Company Sued by Worker’s Widow

CPSM — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:22:28 +0000

A former conductor’s wife filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway alleging that unsafe working conditions caused her husband’s cancer, a cancer which killed him late last year. Elouise York, of a suburb of Galveston, Texas, filed suit against her husband’s former employer this spring seeking restitution for his illness. Ernest B. York Jr. worked as a [...]

Texas Rail Company Sued by Worker’s Widow is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer & Medical Specialist

CPSM — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:47:44 +0000

When diagnosed with mesothelioma, the first step is often to find doctors who specialize in occupational diseases such as this. Standard treatment of mesothelioma often involves the use of more than one kind of specialist since it usually combines surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Also, since mesothelioma is incurable and treatments focus on symptom relief, [...]

Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer & Medical Specialist is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Importance of Hiring a Mesothelioma Attorney who Specializes in Asbestos Lawsuits

CPSM — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:38:12 +0000

It is often the case that individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos related lung disease were actually exposed many years in the past from products or activities of corporations that have long since disappeared. Some have entered into bankruptcy and set up trusts for their asbestos related liabilities while others have merely been consumed [...]

Importance of Hiring a Mesothelioma Attorney who Specializes in Asbestos Lawsuits is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Asbestos Exposure among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers

CPSM — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:30:26 +0000

In April 2007, the EPA released the final brochure entitled “Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers.” This brochure is intended to provide information for both career automobile mechanics and individuals who work on their own vehicles. The updated brochure contains guidelines of how to avoid being exposed to [...]

Asbestos Exposure among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Mesothelioma Clients and Asbestos Product Identification

CPSM — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:04:09 +0000

When you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, mesothelioma compensation is determined by proof of exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing products for which companies are responsible. Responsibility attaches to companies who manufacture, sell, use, distribute or furnish asbestos containing products to workers’ job sites. Our law firm has a long and successful track record of obtaining compelling evidence [...]

Mesothelioma Clients and Asbestos Product Identification is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Alimta – The Cancer Drug for Treating Mesothelioma

CPSM — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:18:02 +0000

Alimta, also known as pemetrexed if given by injection, is the standard chemotherapy drug given to patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Alimta was discovered by Edward Taylor, a chemist at Princeton University. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that begins in the mesothelium, which is the [...]

Alimta – The Cancer Drug for Treating Mesothelioma is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma

CPSM — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:49:31 +0000

We recently posted two articles that point to the importance of early diagnosis of mesothelioma in guiding and expanding treatment options. Most patients develop mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos on the job, although some are exposed environmentally or by second-hand means. Mesothelioma is very challenging to accurately diagnose for two reasons. One, there is a long latency period [...]

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

More Arrests Due to Asbestos Violations: What will it Take?

CPSM — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:29:32 +0000

In the last week, there have been a half dozen reports in the news of owners of construction companies being arrested or indicted on charges of violating federal law relating to asbestos removal during renovations. Across the nation, it appears that construction companies, and sometimes even those specifically hired and trained to perform asbestos abatement, [...]

More Arrests Due to Asbestos Violations: What will it Take? is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Mesothelioma Attorneys who Specialize Win More Asbestos Lawsuits

CPSM — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:43:45 +0000

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer affecting thousands of people every year in the United States and around the world. Mesothelioma is directly linked to exposure to asbestos, a once widely used substance in many industries because of its highly insulating and fire resistant properties. Asbestos use and removal is now highly regulated by state and [...]

Mesothelioma Attorneys who Specialize Win More Asbestos Lawsuits is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Choosing to File An Asbestos Lawsuit

CPSM — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:42:55 +0000

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important to first seek advice from medical experts and to learn as much as you can about the disease. After talking with healthcare professionals and deciding on your treatment options, it is also important to consult with an experienced asbestos attorney. This [...]

Choosing to File An Asbestos Lawsuit is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.