During the early 1980s, thousands of asbestos lawsuits were filed in New Jersey. In 1981, there were 1,000 cases filed. By 1988, this number increased to almost 3,500. The most common reason these cases are filed is over mesothelioma, a… Read More »
Category Archives: Mesothelioma
Are People Still Getting Sick from Asbestos Exposure?
New research published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) discovered people are still developing health conditions caused by asbestos exposure. The CDC’s report shows a 4.8 percent increase in mesothelioma deaths between the years of 1999 and 2015. In… Read More »
Will Nanotechnology Become the Next Asbestos?
Over the last several years, a debate has developed on whether nanotechnology will become the next asbestos, or mass tort phenomenon. Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring, small fibers that can be inhaled and trapped in the lungs. where… Read More »
Are Asbestos Exposure Cases Still Happening?
The hazardous effects of asbestos exposure have been well-documented and were known many years before the material had reached peak popularity. Several industries continued to use asbestos despite research linking it to serious health problems, such as cancer and mesothelioma…. Read More »
New Jersey Man Dies of Mesothelioma, Ending Life of Activism
Lynn Miles, 72, originally from New Jersey, has lost his tragic battle with mesothelioma after many months of battling the disease. A dedicated human rights activist focused on helping to introduce democracy in Taiwan, Miles was in Taipei, Taiwan at… Read More »
Award of $1.6 Million Damages in Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Case
A New Jersey Appellate Court recently affirmed an award of $1.6 million dollars in damages for a mesothelioma victim who alleged that his disease was caused by contamination in his father’s line of work. The victim’s father had worked for… Read More »
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day September 26, 2012 Continue reading
Call and Invite Your U.S. Senators to ADAO’s 4th Asbestos Staff Briefing, July 11 2013
Call and Invite Your U.S. Senators to ADAO’s 4th Asbestos Staff Briefing, July 11 2013 Continue reading