Asbestosis: Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been commonly used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant.
Aviation Law: Our attorneys understand the unique challenges of Aviation cases and have a deep knowledge of regulatory issues and the complex technical issues to handle aviation litigation and case law.
Silicosis: Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of silica dust which leads to inflammation and then scarring of the lung tissue.
Construction Injuries: Thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in construction site accidents each year. When a construction site accident occurs, the owners, architects, insurance companies and manufacturers of equipment can be held responsible for inadequate safety provisions.
Maritime/Offshore: Maritime and offshore work can be risky business. Several laws provide rights and remedies to different types of maritime and offshore workers. The firm has experience in these areas of maritime and offshore law: Jones Act, Death on the High Seas Act, and General Maritime Law.
Hearing Loss: Workers of a number of industries are often exposed to excessive workplace noise pollution. Person who have suffered hearing loss or have noticed a change in their hearing may have a case.
Defective Drugs/Vioxx: Vioxx is a Cox-2 inhibitor used to treat arthritis that was withdrawn from the market because it caused an increased risk of deadly heart attacks and strokes.
General Personal Injury: Negligence is the most common type of actionable conduct for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.
Railroad: Railroad employees work in an industry that has traditionally been considered among the most dangerous in the country. Therefore, there are a number of ways railroad employees can be injured on the job.
Products Liability: If a person, seller, manufacturer or distributor places a defective product in the marketplace, they can be held accountable for product liability.
Benzene: Benzene is a widely used chemical formed from both natural processes and human activities. Benzene has been found in at least 813 of the 1,430 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Environmental: Environmental toxins can cause serious diseases. Many times this is associated with corporate pollution. If you or a loved one has been affected because of environmental pollutants, you may be entitled to compensation.
Lung Cancer: Many people diagnosed with lung cancer have found that their lung cancer type, whether it’s asbestosis, mesothelioma or large cell lung cancer, may have been caused by outside factors, such as occupational exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma lung cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that line the lungs. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may have a legal right to seek compensation.