If you have mesothelioma or another asbestos disease, choosing a good asbestos law firm may be the most important decision you make. An experienced asbestos lawyer will understand all the issues involved in your asbestos lawsuit and work hard to win you fair settlements. If you have already selected an asbestos law firm but you […]
A new asbestos legislation proposed to Congress – “Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act” of 2015 – would limit, or greatly slow down, the ability of asbestos trusts to compensate victims by instituting additional requirements for filing and reporting claims. We at Kazan Law vehemently oppose this asbestos legislation (H.R. 526 and S. 357), as we […]
Asbestos is a toxic mineral that has been used in manufacturing for over a century, despite growing evidence of health risks. Exposure to asbestos can cause a variety of diseases, including lung cancer, non-cancerous lung diseases, and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining around the lungs or other organs. If you have been diagnosed with […]
Below are answers to the questions we hear most often from people suffering from mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or other asbestos diseases. What Are My Compensation Options for My Asbestos Injury? Trust: Some of the companies responsible for exposing people to asbestos have faced so many lawsuits that they have declared bankruptcy. Through the bankruptcy […]
Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood, a Professional Law Corporation, has represented thousands of people suffering from the effects of asbestos related illnesses, particularly mesothelioma, since 1974. We are nationally recognized pioneers in asbestos litigation and currently interviewing Associate Attorneys to join our Oakland, California based team. New Associate Attorneys will work in our Case Management […]
If you or someone you love suffers from mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation by the party or parties responsible for the asbestos exposure that caused your illness. Criteria for Compensation from a Mesothelioma Claim If you feel you may have a lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos, the first step is to […]
As an asbestos lawsuit claimant, the last thing you want is an unnecessarily lengthy, drawn- out legal process. Whether you’re taking your case to court or reaching a settlement with the companies that harmed you, the sooner you can be compensated for your medical expenses, lost wages, mental and physical anguish, the better. One of […]
Mesothelioma is a terribly debilitating and usually terminal disease that affects people all over the world. Victims of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure have a right to compensation and should seek justice. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you are likely the victim of a negligent company that used asbestos despite the enormous health risks […]
Denyse F. Clancy is a nationally recognized appellate and trial lawyer with prominent experience in asbestos and talc litigation and other toxic torts. She is a partner in the Oakland, CA law firm of Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood. Prior to joining Kazan Law as a partner in 2016, Ms. Clancy was a shareholder and […]
Laurel Halbany litigates for people suffering from mesothelioma resulting from asbestos exposure in the workplace or home. She has extensive trial experience successfully trying cases to verdict in California courts as well as obtaining favorable settlements on behalf of her clients. She has served as lead trial counsel for plaintiffs in asbestos personal injury and […]