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Toxic Torts: Lawsuits for Exposure to Toxic Materials

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:41:52 GMT

What is in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the dirt which grows our food, the vaccines we give our children and the products that we use? We hope and trust that our air, water, soil, vaccines and products are clean and free from environmental toxins. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, companies release toxic substances into the environment, or they include toxic substances in

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:49:36 GMT

Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held to the same standard

Potential Plaintiffs in Mesothelioma Litigation

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:34:29 GMT

Each year, as many as 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma cancer linked to exposure to toxic asbestos are reported in the United States. Many victims of the rare, aggressive, and deadly form of cancer have legal rights to financial compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos products as well as other defendants who are deemed liable for the injuries.
However, many workers affected by mesothelioma and their families are unsure whether they qualify to file lawsuits

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lawsuits and Legislation

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:36:07 GMT

The history of litigation and law-making involving asbestos exposure and its link to deadly mesothelioma cancer is long and filled with corporate lies, deception, and backroom dealings that sought to keep the serious public health risks under wraps.

Asbestos was used in thousands of commercial products for decades before its cancer-causing properties became clear to the general public in the 1960s. Scientists and s

Injuries from Environmental Toxins

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:38:00 GMT

The state and federal laws that regulate the toxins that can be emitted or disposed of seek to protect both the environment and public health. In order to fully understand why the laws exist and why compliance with environmental laws is important, it is important to understand the possible injuries that can result from environmental toxins.