The Mesothelioma Center Blog - Page 91
Christine S. | Survivor Insight Series
- by Ben Leer
- Stories from Survivors
- Sep 21, 2011
We spoke with Christine S. as part of our ongoing Survivor Insight series. Christine is a survivor and fighter of epithelial malignant mesothelioma. She suspects her…
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Proposed Asbestos Legislation Should Require Voice of Mesothelioma Patients, Loved Ones
- by Karen Marshall
- Legislation & Litigation
- Sep 15, 2011
Lately I've spent a lot of time looking at trends in asbestos litigation and legislation. Apparently, I'm not the only person in Washington, D.C., who has focused on these…
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Handling Asbestos Safely: It’s Not Just Good Sense, It’s the Law
- by Karen Marshall
- Legislation & Litigation
- Sep 7, 2011
Recently, the northeastern United States experienced both an earthquake and a hurricane. These events occurred days after a California court issued a reminder about the environmental dangers of asbestos…
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Jan’s Journey: An Ongoing Battle with Mesothelioma
- by Ben Leer
- Stories from Survivors
- Sep 1, 2011
Jan truly is a fighter. She has been battling mesothelioma for more than seven years. She believes secondary exposure to asbestos is the reason for her diagnosis. Her father worked for Bakelite…
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Famous People Who Battled Mesothelioma
- by Tim Povtak
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Aug 24, 2011
Mesothelioma is a cancer most often associated with military service and blue-collar professions, but the asbestos-created disease has touched all walks of life. That includes the rich and the famous. Professional…
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Families Have Legal Rights (and Limitations)
- by Karen Marshall
- Legislation & Litigation
- Aug 23, 2011
Asbestos claims are not limited to people who have been exposed to asbestos. Loved ones of people who have died from asbestos-related illnesses may also have legal claims. In some cases, family members…
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Online Cancer Support Is Available
- by Ben Leer
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Aug 19, 2011
Last month, our legal blogger Karen Marshall wrote a post about Picking Your Support Team. Your support team is made with the people that will provide you with the care, support, and information through…
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Communication Is Key To A Good Attorney-Client Relationship
- by Karen Marshall
- Legislation & Litigation
- Aug 16, 2011
A mesothelioma attorney's experience can make a big difference to your case. But experience isn't the only important feature of an effective attorney-client relationship. Another key part of any good…
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Myth #4: A Lawyer Can’t Help Me Outside of Court
- by Karen Marshall
- Legislation & Litigation
- Aug 12, 2011
Most people don't turn to a lawyer until they have to go to court. But lawyers can use their skills to help with more than filing lawsuits and trying cases. You may not realize that the skills that…
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Myth #3: Any Lawyer Can Help Me File A Lawsuit
- by Karen Marshall
- Legislation & Litigation
- Aug 1, 2011
I recently made my annual trip to visit my best friend. She lives near a charming little town in Connecticut. It's fun to visit because the town's streets remind me of old-fashioned main streets. As…
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