Meet Kazan Law’s 2014 Summer Asbestos Law Clerks
Here at Kazan Law our historic focus on asbestos law sets us apart from many other law firms. But as a law firm, we also share certain basic characteristics with other law firms across the country. One is that we proudly sponsor a robust summer law clerk program. The Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood Summer […]
Read MoreHow Much Money Can You Receive From an Asbestos Lawsuit?
Nobody initiates a lawsuit unless they think they will obtain some money from it and an asbestos lawsuit is no different. In fact, because of the irrevocable harm done to you from wrongful asbestos exposure and the devastating consequences of developing an asbestos-caused illness like mesothelioma, the stakes in an asbestos lawsuit can be higher […]
Read MoreAsbestos Victim Wins a Landmark Case
Asbestos victim Robert Alan Speake was “in frail health and breathing with difficulty,” according to the December 1, 1981 article in the San Francisco Chronicle. But he stood up for his day in court, a day that marked a major change in the tragic history of asbestos victims and the businesses and individuals who exploited […]
Read MoreAll the Information You Need to Start Your Asbestos Lawsuit
When you want to file an asbestos lawsuit and are suffering from asbestos-caused illness, time is of the essence. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma as the result of working with asbestos or living with someone who worked with asbestos, you’ve got a strong chance of winning a large sum of money in damages […]
Read MoreHow Much Does an Asbestos Attorney Cost?
When you need to sue for asbestos exposure, one of your first questions might be, “How much will a good asbestos attorney cost me?” It’s a reasonable question to ask if you are suffering from mesothelioma and unable to work. Of course you don’t want to get hit with attorney fees while you may be […]
Read MoreYour Asbestos Settlement and Investing
This is a guest post by Patrick Collins of Schultz Collins Lawson Chambers, Inc., the firm we hired to advise us on how to handle Kazan Law’s pension funds, our charitable foundation’s funds, and that some of our partners hired to advise them on personal money management. The decision on what lawyer to hire is […]
Read MoreWho Do You Sue in an Asbestos Lawsuit?
People often ask me, “How do I file an asbestos lawsuit? What should I do first?” When you are considering going to court to file an asbestos lawsuit, the first thing you need to do is figure out exactly whom you should sue. This may seem like a simple issue, but it can be very […]
Read MoreLandmark Appellate Victory In Favor of Victims of Take Home Asbestos Exposure
In a landmark victory decision that may offer hope for justice to all victims of take home asbestos exposure, a California court of appeal has ruled that a case of take home asbestos exposure that had been dismissed now can be reinstated and move forward to trial. Kazan Law is pleased to announce that the […]
Read MoreWhen Should You File an Asbestos Lawsuit?
As an mesothelioma lawyer, a key question I am often asked is, “When should I file an asbestos lawsuit?” It is a very important question because when it comes to an asbestos lawsuit, timing is everything. Filing an asbestos lawsuit shouldn’t be done before evidence of harm from asbestos exposure can be verified. Simply being […]
Read MoreAmerican Law Month: Why Democracy Matters For Asbestos Lawsuits
As a lawyer who brings asbestos lawsuits, I am keenly aware of the rights every American citizen has under the laws of the land and how they protect us. If you have been harmed by asbestos exposure, you can seek justice under the law even if powerful business interests are responsible for causing you that […]
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