What Do Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawyers Do?
Being exposed to asbestos can cause serious health issues up to and including several aggressive types of cancer. Mesothelioma—a form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs—is one of the most common illnesses associated with long-term occupational exposure to asbestos. If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma as a result of […]
How to Hire a Mesothelioma Attorney in Florida
If you or a loved one has been harmed as a result of asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to financial compensation. You may have a legal claim either against the employer or company that exposed you to asbestos or to the general mesothelioma trust fund. But pursuing fair compensation can be complicated, and having […]
Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer for Your Asbestos Cancer Lawsuit
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be wondering about your next steps. In many cases, those with mesothelioma or asbestos-related disease are eligible for financial damages if their illness is attributed to occupational asbestos exposure. Having an experienced attorney who can navigate your […]
Kelley & Ferraro Secures $10.6 Million Verdict for Family of Mesothelioma Victim
It is estimated that as many as 900,000 mechanics in the United States have been exposed to asbestos from handling automotive parts. Sharon Jennings’ late husband, a former mechanic in Ohio, was tragically one of them. He was exposed to asbestos fibers while working with Honeywell International’s Bendix brakes and was later diagnosed in his […]
The Ferraro Law Firm Secures $14M Verdict in First In-Person Asbestos Trial in Florida Since Pandemic
Juan Bauta and Steven Valdes of The Ferraro Law Firm recently secured a $14,000,000 verdict in the first in-person mesothelioma trial in Florida since the pandemic began in 2020. The case, Paula Font, et al. v. Union Carbide Corp, stems from Luis Torres’s exposure to asbestos fibers and subsequent mesothelioma. The lawsuit alleged that Union […]
FDA Threatens Johnson & Johnson With Baby Powder Recall
There are over 14,000 lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, including its baby powder. Contact The Ferraro Law Firm if you or a loved one requires legal representation.
EPA Ignored Experts When Issuing New Asbestos Rule
A History of Negligence Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance that can be woven into fabrics and insulating materials. It used to be the …
State AGs Push for Tougher Asbestos Rules
With the advent of the first Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) in years, the EPA ignited disputes about asbestos regulations all over the country. Known primarily for its role in causing pleural malignant mesothelioma, asbestos is a toxic mineral substance that can cause a wide range of cancers. However, it isn’t banned yet – and critics have […]
7 Common Myths About Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure is known to cause mesothelioma, but there are many pervasive myths and misconceptions about this often fatal disease. At The Ferraro Law Firm, we specialize in fighting on behalf of those who have sustained injuries after asbestos exposure, and we’ve heard many of these misconceptions first-hand. In the post below, we’ll debunk 7 […]
Frequency, Regularity, and Proximity Test for Causation of Asbestos Injury In Illinois – Watts v. 84 Lumber Company
To succeed in an asbestos exposure case, the plaintiff must prove that asbestos attributable to the defendant was a cause of the plaintiff’s injury. Causation in asbestos cases can be complex, with defendants often arguing that the plaintiff cannot prove that he or she was specifically exposed to sufficient asbestos from the defendant to cause […]
