Motivational Leader Loses Dreams to Mesothelioma
When leadership trainer James Hellam learned from his doctor that the mesothelioma diagnosis he was given in 2011 was a result of exposure to asbestos dust, he called on Kazan Law to bring justice to those who caused his deadly disease. A San Jose, California police officer for 13 years prior to becoming a global […]
Read MoreMesothelioma can Cause Heart Complications
At Kazan Law, we know that the effects of mesothelioma on the body can be far-reaching. I recently came across a report in the Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, which published a case report detailing a mesothelioma patient who developed atrial fibrillation, or AF. The Japanese doctors who treated him theorized that the heart […]
Read MoreKazan Law Partner Joe Satterley Speaks on $6.8 Million Asbestos Verdict against Ford Motor Company
Kazan Law partners Joe Satterley and Justin Bosl fought a battle against Ford Motor Company late last year that resulted in a $6,825,000 victory in favor of our clients Patrick and Sharon Scott. The Hayward, California jury found Ford Motor Company guilty of designing defective products, failure to warn of these product defects, and negligence, […]
Read MoreKazan, McClain, Abrams, Fernandez, Lyons, Greenwood, Oberman, Satterley & Bosl Foundation Grant to be Honored at 10th Annual Meso Foundation Symposium
The 10th annual Meso Foundation Symposium is taking place today and tomorrow, March 7th and 8th at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to top experts in mesothelioma presenting the latest medical information, the Symposium addresses topics and issues relevant to patients, caregivers and those who have lost loved ones to this […]
Read MoreUrinary Tumors May Be Linked to Occupational Asbestos Exposure
A recent Italian study has drawn links between occupational asbestos exposure and the increasing prevalence of urinary tumors, particularly in the kidney and bladder.
Read MoreHow Depression Impacts Survival Time for Lung Cancer Patients
After people are diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening disease, it is understandable that they would develop depression. This is not a run-of-the-mill case of the blues, but a persistent feeling of despair, hopelessness and inability to enjoy life that can prevent someone from taking part in the world around him or her. Patients who have […]
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure a Problem for Welders – Know Your Rights
The image of a welder, meticulously crouched over his or her work, usually conjures sentimental pictures of hope and promise. Buildings are erected. Ships set sail. Roads traverse the country. Unfortunately for the welder, asbestos exposure is a problem. At Kazan Law, we are dedicated to helping all individuals who struggle with potentially fatal diseases […]
Read MoreStudies Linking Asbestos Exposure to Bile Duct Cancer Raises Urgency for Asbestos Ban
Asbestos can have negative effects on more than just the respiratory system. A team of scientists recently published a report which linked asbestos exposure to bile duct cancer.
Read MoreHow Firefighters can Minimize Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Emergency workers regularly risk their lives in order to save others. Paramedics have to navigate through busy traffic to reach people in need. Cops sometimes have to immerse themselves in tense situations. Firefighters have to battle blazes in increasingly unstable buildings. Furthermore, burning structures force fighters to face another danger: asbestos exposure. At Kazan Law, […]
Read MoreCancer Center Recruiting Mesothelioma Patients for Clinical Trial Showing Encouraging Results
When it comes to medication, sometimes the way that doctors administer it is an important factor that can affect its effectiveness. One active area of scientific research aimed at developing better treatments for malignant mesothelioma involves exploring different methods of delivering drugs. For example, Genelux, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in California, is working in collaboration […]
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