$43 Million Asbestos Settlement Approved for Libby Victims
Few communities in the world have been as heavily affected by asbestos as Libby, Montana, and those suffering from asbestos-related diseases in the town recently received a bit of good news. District Judge Jeffrey Sherlock in Helena approved a $43 million settlement from the state that will go to those suffering from asbestosis, malignant mesothelioma […]
Read MoreCongress May Attack Trusts in Asbestos Litigation
While the issue of asbestos litigation is nothing new for members of Congress, lawmakers on the Hill have decided to initiate another examination of such cases, this time going after the trusts set up by companies to pay compensation to victims who deserve it. According to a recent article in the National Law Journal, Republicans […]
Read MoreWorld Trade Center Rescue Workers Still Feeling Asbestos-Related Health Effects of 9/11
Much print space has been dedicated to the men and women who risked their lives during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) on September 11, 2001. Now, researchers are discovering that rescue workers – many of whom dug through flaming rubble and endured intense asbestos exposure – are still suffering, long after […]
Read MoreHurricane Victims Urged to Use Caution when Dealing with Asbestos-Containing Debris
The recent spate of natural disasters to hit the eastern part of the United States has led health officials to warn residents in affected areas to use caution when handling debris, especially when it comes to asbestos. According to a recent release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, State Health Director […]
Read More5 Kazan Law Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America
We are proud to announce that five Kazan Law attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.): David M. McClain (first listed 2006) Dianna C. Lyons (first listed 2009) Francis E. Fernandez (first year listed) Best Lawyers has become […]
Read More2 Major Rulings in Asbestos Litigation & Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation awards are often a lifeline for individual victims of asbestos disease. Following are two major rulings that Kazan Law achieved which have formulated law about occupational diseases in California. While Kazan Law no longer handles workers’ compensation claims, these changes remain important to all California asbestos victims. Case #1: On behalf of Harvey […]
Read MoreCanada’s Conservative Party Threatens Widow of Asbestos Victim
Michaela Keyserlingk lost her husband Robert in 2009 to the rare but deadly asbestos-related cancer malignant mesothelioma. Now, looking to spread awareness of Canada’s contradictory stance on asbestos, Keyserlingk has reportedly been threatened by the conservative Tory party. According to the Canadian Press, Conservative Party executive director Dan Hilton has warned Keyserlingk to stop using […]
Read MoreRaising Awareness of UK Rights to US Justice in Asbestos Litigation
An asbestos case is worth about ten or more times more in the United States than in the United Kingdom. Yet many British citizens remain unaware of the very valuable rights they have under United States law. Requirements for US Rights Any British asbestos disease victim who meets one of the following qualifications could have […]
Read MoreSpecial Interests Looking to Block Asbestos Ban in Russia
The efforts of the Russian Federal State Unitary Enterprise “NAMI” to ban the use of asbestos in automotive friction products in the Eurasian Economic Community are being rebuffed by stakeholders and special interest groups like the Russian Chrysotile Association. According to Coordinator of International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) Laurie Kazan-Allen, the Russian Chrysotile Association has […]
Read MoreDiscovery of Asbestos in Collapsed Arkansas Building Delays Site Cleanup
When asbestos is discovered in a building that is undergoing repairs or demolition work, it can not only pose a health risk to local citizens, but can also hinder cleanup of the facility. This is exactly what is occurring after two buildings collapsed in Morrilton, Arkansas, in May, killing a toddler and injuring her mother, […]
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