Kazan Law Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America
We are proud to announce that four Kazan Law attorneys were recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the category of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs. Steven Kazan (first listed 2006) David M. McClain (first listed 2006) Dianna C. Lyons (first listed 2009) Denise Abrams (first listed 2009) A listing […]
Read MoreProtecting Contractors and Workers from Asbestos Exposure
Whenever contractors are hired to perform a job, their managers and the operations and maintenance, or O&M, managers of the property owners at a job site have to make sure that safety is a priority. Depending on the task at hand, this can mean several things: reviewing structural blueprints, going over the layout of the […]
Read MoreIs Your Building in Danger of Asbestos Exposure?
If you live in an apartment complex or share an office building, you likely rely on a building manager to make sure everything is in working order. Between making sure the plumbing is functioning properly, the HVAC system is circulating fresh air and the custodial staff is keeping everything clean, the building manager is in charge of ensuring […]
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Hiring an Asbestos Professional
If you or other consumers become alarmed upon the discovery of asbestos in a building, that’s perfectly normal and understandable. However, it’s important to not remove or handle this material yourself. Asbestos generally doesn’t pose any health threats as long as it’s isolated and intact. If you try to handle the asbestos without proper training, you […]
Read MoreCrucial Tips for Giving and Receiving Mesothelioma Support
If you or someone you love has recently received a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can leave you feeling like the ground just gave out from underneath you. One moment you’re planning weekend trips and vacations with your friends and family, and the next minute you’re facing the most significant battle of your life. Regardless of how […]
Read MoreWhat to Know When Hiring Asbestos Laboratories
Typically, asbestos-tainted products won’t pose a health hazard to anyone if they are left undisturbed and intact. However, you must be on alert if you plan on making any major home renovations, or if parts of your building, such as the insulation or drywall, are falling apart. If you’re unsure about whether something contains asbestos, you should assume that […]
Read MoreJudge Allows Take-Home Exposure Asbestos Lawsuit to Move Forward
On July 26, 2013, Kazan, McClain, Satterley, Lyons, Greenwood & Oberman were pleased that justice was achieved for the wife of a retired Bay Area ironworker when an Alameda County Superior Court judge allowed her take-home exposure asbestos lawsuit to move forward to trial by jury. Donald LeBoa worked for hundreds of days on the […]
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure and the Risks with Cosmetics
Whenever you think of items that may pose a threat of asbestos exposure, you’re likely to call to mind construction materials. These may include insulation, cement products or vinyl floor tiles. You probably wouldn’t think about cosmetics. The idea of applying asbestos-tainted makeup and hygiene products directly to your skin or the skin of a […]
Read MorePfizer Sheds its Liability in Asbestos Lawsuits with $964 Million
One of the dangers of asbestos exposure is the fact that disease symptoms related to contact with the material can take between 20 and 50 years to develop. Patients may not know they’re sick for decades. In the meantime, the business dynamics of the unscrupulous companies responsible for asbestos exposure may shift dramatically. However, that […]
Read MoreKazan Foundation Supports IBAS Grant for Doctor’s Asbestos Training
In order to file an asbestos claim, patients must first show that they’ve experienced irreversible damage to their respiratory system, and that asbestos is truly the cause. This requires the expertise of doctors who are specially trained by groups like the International Labour Organisation, or ILO, to identify asbestos-induced illness. The 2012 International Ban Asbestos […]
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