Asbestos News
Philadelphia Asbestos Verdict $25.2 Million The jury in the case of Baccus v. Crane Co. recently awarded James Baccus’ Estate $25.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
Navy Firefighter Awarded $2.6 Million for Asbestos Related Cancer David Fortier was diagnosed with mesothelioma in October of 2006, and died in June of 2008. He filed a lawsuit shortly after his diagnosis, but he did not live to see his case decided.
Asbestos Plaintiff’s Body Subpoenaed, Taken from Graveyard Just Before Burial Harold St. John's body was never laid to rest when a court issued a subpoena for his body to collect tissue samples. Chrysler, one of the defendants in the lawsuit, maintains that the proceedings were necessary to obtain additional information about the way Mr. St. John died.
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Asbestos Related Injuries

Those who have been occupationally exposed to asbestos--such as construction workers, shipyard workers, and possibly those who served in the rescue efforts during the World Trade Center tragedy--are at risk for developing asbestosis, mesothelioma and other forms of cancer associated with asbestos. Since 1940, over 27.5 million people have been occupationally exposed to asbestos in the United States and over 30 million tons of asbestos

What About Safety Standards?

Even though today tight governmental regulations control the production and use of asbestos products as well as asbestos abatement procedures, the number of cases of asbestosis, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers has been steadily increasing. After a person is initially exposed to significant amounts of asbestos, decades will pass before he or she will show any symptoms of an asbestos-related disease. Oftentimes, as is the case with mesothelioma, symptoms appear when the disease has already reached a terminal stage.

Have You Been Exposed to Asbestos?

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with a disease caused by exposure to asbestos, such as mesothelioma, and you would like to speak to a professional regarding your rights, please fill out the free case evaluation and an experienced member of Seeger Weiss's staff will contact you. Initial consultations are free of charge and do not create a legal relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has offices located in New York and New Jersey and its attorneys are available to practice throughout the country.