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Asbestos Defense Litigation

Asbestos cases must be thoroughly investigated. This includes identifying asbestos-related products and locating potential defendants. This may involve gathering information from relatives, coworkers members, abatement workers and reviewing records.

Cetrulo LLP served as national and Regional Defense Liaison Counsel for asbestos litigation dockets. We manage these dockets and work with local attorneys to achieve the same, cost-effective defense strategies.

Asbestos Product Identification

Asbestos can be found in a myriad of building materials, including cement products, paints, floor asbestos defense Litigation tiles, adhesive, artex, insulation and doors to name just a few. It is difficult to determine whether a particular product has or is not made of asbestos based on its appearance. The most effective method to determine asbestos's presence is to have an experienced environmental surveyor inspect the material.

When asbestos fibres are airborne, they are very small and light, which means they can travel long distances even through doors or windows. Once they reach the lungs, they can lead to the development of serious health conditions. Asbestos can be dangerous when it is damaged, releasing deadly fibers into the air. This is why it's important that building materials don't be removed or disturbed without being properly labeled and followed by an expert inspection.

Due to the long time between asbestos exposure and illness It is extremely difficult to obtain a meaningful evidence in an asbestos lawsuit. There are other significant issues regarding the admissibility and credibility of plaintiffs' expert witnesses and the causal link between exposure to asbestos and the development of disease.

specializes in asbestos litigation these situations asbestos defense lawyers typically argue for summary judgement based on an absence of factual basis. For instance, imagine that plaintiff Paul was involved in a multi-vehicle accident in New York City. He doesn't know the date, location the cars involved, or any other details that could be used to support a conclusion that defendant David was responsible for his injuries.

In this type of circumstance it is recommended that a skilled New York mesothelioma lawyer should be consulted. They will examine all facts and documents, including expert reports, to determine if summary judgment is the right remedy. New York mesothelioma lawyers such as Weitz & Luxenberg and Simmons Hanly Conroy, Cooney & Conway, can assist their clients through this process. Asbestos law firms that are nationwide can help their clients in filing their claims in the most appropriate jurisdiction. This could include the State of New York or a federal court located in New York City.

Asbestos Disease Identification

Asbestos is not being mined in the United States. However, it can still be found in buildings and products manufactured before 1989. These products can release fibers into the atmosphere when they begin to degrade. They can be inhaled. These fibers can trigger a variety of types of lung diseases.

The lung diseases caused by asbestos exposure include mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural disease. The people who breathe in these fibers may experience a variety of symptoms, including chest pain, fatigue, and breath shortness. These symptoms may not appear for many years after asbestos exposure.

All forms of asbestos, including chrysotile, can cause cancer in humans. Exposure to asbestos causes cancers of the lung and larynx, as well as ovaries. It can also trigger mesothelioma, a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of body cavities, like those in the stomach, the heart and the testes. Mesothelioma isn't easy to recognize, as it has a long latent period and has many symptoms that are comparable with other diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoidosis.

The people who have worked with asbestos or have been exposed to significant environmental elements are the most at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases. This includes construction workers, boilermakers and shipyard workers; railroad workers and U.S. Navy veterans; and those who assisted with clean-up following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. They might be suffering from chest pain, coughing, and breathing problems.

A doctor can tell if a patient has an asbestos-related disease by reviewing the medical, work and family history. X-rays and CT scans can help confirm an asbestos-related illness. Patients with asbestosis are encouraged to have a lung function test. This test will allow them to keep track of their condition. This test can identify the progress of asbestosis and detect other health issues that may be a result of this disease. Patients suffering from asbestosis should get regular vaccinations to avoid other respiratory diseases like psoriasis. The EPA has a TSCA Hotline as well as an asbestos Ombudsman who can provide additional information and help.

Asbestos Database Development

Asbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were once widely used in construction and industrial settings due to its long-lasting, fire retardant, and corrosion-resistant properties. Inhaling asbestos particles can trigger numerous medical issues that include mesothelioma which is lung cancer and other organs, as well as neurological disorders. These diseases may take 30 years or more to appear.

Many asbestos cases involve multiple defendants and require a complex investigation which is often hampered due to a lack of identification of the right asbestos products in every case. To identify each asbestos product the need for forensic experts along with a variety of investigative tools and methods like interviewing former colleagues, obtaining invoices and delivery documents, and taking samples at work and at home. The type of asbestosamosite, chrysotile or crocidolite, must be identified.

We have extensive experience defending companies in the asbestos industry including distributors, manufacturers contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers. Our team has acted as National Coordinating Counsel, Trial Counsel, and Defense Counsel for many clients in asbestos litigation. We have defended companies in multiple jurisdictions throughout the country. We are also defense liaison counsel for a variety of asbestos dockets across these states, where we manage the regional and local attorneys to ensure consistency and efficient defense strategies and outcomes.

Our national strategy for managing asbestos defense litigation defense has proved to be effective and, in multiple instances, has reduced legal expenses by millions of dollars in comparison to the amount companies paid when being represented by other firms. Courts across the nation have recognized this unique and aggressive method of managing asbestos cases.

We also have defended mass toxic tort lawsuits brought against the producers of industrial, pharmaceutical and petrochemical chemicals. These lawsuits are based on the claim that exposure to these chemicals can cause diseases like restrictive and obstructive lung conditions, occupational asthma, cancers of various types, and other neurological conditions.

Medical Expert Witnesses

Expert medical witnesses are essential in asbestos litigation defense cases, principally because the symptoms of asbestos exposure can be easily confused with other conditions like emphysema and other types of lung cancer. It is essential for attorneys to have access to experts in these fields who can help distinguish the various diseases and explain the causes of each disease by different types of exposure.

Often, the best evidence for this is in the asbestos victim's medical records. X-rays are readily available and can be accessed through CT scans and biopsies. To make the most out of the information available, medical professionals are needed to sift the data, and provide their views on probable causes, probabilities, and other issues.

Medical experts who provide testimony in asbestos cases have a great reputation and have been involved in dozens if not hundreds of cases. This credibility increases their credibility before the jury. These doctors have a great deal of experience when it comes to preparing to testify, Class Action so they know how to respond to questions from defendants and how to present their findings to the court.

It is essential that experts from both the scientific and medical fields to testify about the various causes of asbestos-related diseases. It is not enough to prove that the victim has mesothelioma. It has to be shown how asbestos exposure exposed the plaintiff to carcinogens and how smoking aggravated the risk of mesothelioma.

Expert witness fees can be a significant portion of the expenses in asbestos cases. This is why it is crucial for a defending attorney to be able to efficiently identify and hire the right expert witness for a given case.

At Swartz Campbell, we counsel material manufacturers, suppliers, premises owners, distributors employers, and other defendants in asbestos cases in state and federal courts across the nation. Our team of dedicated and experienced attorneys are well-versed both defensively and offensively in asbestos litigation. Contact us to find out how we can assist you.