Jumat, 23 Maret 2012

New research findings on treatment of pleural mesothelioma

New findings of a recent research study are favoring a less extensive surgery treatment for patients of pleural mesothelioma cancer were recently published in an very important medical journal that tracks new developments in cancer research's. The recent study showed that a surgery called pleurectomy/decortications (P/D), in which surgeons remove part of the lungs lining and possibly part, but not all of a lung is more effective than a more extensive surgery.

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of asbestos-caused cancers that have killed hundreds of thousands of patients. It develops after people are exposed to asbestos fibres, usually in a their workplaces, and inhale very tiny particles of the material (asbestos). These tiny particles then slow work their way into the linings of a patients’s heart, lungs or abdominal organs and, over a several decades, create cancer cells which then form deadly malignant tumors.

The new findings, which were published in the April 2012 issue of the IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's) Journal of Thoracic Oncology, were posted on the UK Medical News Today, one of the leading in independent medical and health news websites.

The Medical News Today report said that victims with early stage pleural mesothelioma may be eligible for aggressive multi-modality therapy involving radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery and there has been a controversy over which of two main approaches is superior. One is called pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) involves a less extensive surgery, where surgeons remove just part of the lining around the lungs, potentially part, but not all, of the lung, and potentially part of the diaphragm and/or pericardium (membrane around the patients heart). The other approach, extrapleural pnemonectomy (EPP), a very extensive surgery where surgeons remove the entire diseased lung, lung lining (pleura), part of the membrane covering the victims heart and part of the diaphragm.

Website said that according to that study, "extrapleural pnemonectomy resulted in higher mortality and morbidity than pleurectomy/decortication, and pleurectomy/decortication resulted in significantly better survival in our experience as in others." The authors of this study "propose that pleurectomy/decortication becomes the standard surgical procedure offered as part of multi-modality therapy in pleural mesothelioma." Until recently, extrapleural pnemonectomy was the considered the standard of treatment. But this recent study along with other latest research seems to point to pleurectomy/decortication becoming the new standard of treatment in malignant pleural mesothelioma.

The Medical News Today said that Dr. Michael Weyant, assistant professor at the University of Colorado and thoracic surgeon, wrote an editorial in the April Journal of Thoracic Oncology about this topic. Dr. Michael Weyant concludes that, "the results of the recent study by Lang-Lazdunksi et al provide new data that should lead us to consider pleurectomy/decortication in all trials of treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Based on this data it is too early to completely abandon extrapleural pnemonectomy altogether as there may be patient subsets where the potential reward outweighs the risks of the procedure."

MNT said the lead author of this work is Dr. Loïc Lang-Lazdunski, and co-authors include Dr. James Spicer and Dr. David Landau (King's College London).

In the US health officials say there are about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma cancer diagnosed each year. Treatment of this rare form of cancer is difficult because just some of cases are diagnosed early enough to treat effectively. Published medical data shows that most patients are told they will have less than 18 months to live after being diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer.


Source
Resource4mesothelioma.com

Selasa, 13 Maret 2012

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Senin, 12 Maret 2012

Asbestos waste found in warehouse yard near High School

El Monte - Asbestos waste found in warehouse yard near Mountain View High School



EL MONTE - State environmental agencies have secured around 800 baggage of hazardous waste labeled as containing asbestos from an illegal waste transport facility located not far away of Mountain View High School.

Department of Toxic Substances Control and also the South Coast Air Quality Management District are investigating numerous violations at Titan Environmental Inc., 12432 Valley Blvd. The facility is located directly northwest of the school's soccer field and running track and has been operating since September last year.

State law prohibits any hazardous waste facility within five hundred feet of any school. Penalties include a $25,000 fine for every day of operation, according to the Department of Toxic Substances Control.

"They weren't supposed to be storing waste there. They were operating as a hazardous waste transporter and they didn't have the proper permits," said J.Garcia, spokesperson for the state DTSC, which regulates hazardous waste disposal and transport.

Fifteen air samples were taken by the AQMD in...more


Source: www.sgvtribune.com/

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San Antonio Attorneys


Carabin & Shaw, P.C.

630 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Toll Free: (800) 862-1260
Phone: (210)222-2288
Fax: (210) 222-1480


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Sacramento Attorneys


Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff, LLP

401 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, California 95864
Toll Free: (888) 285-3333
Phone: (916) 448-9800
Fax: (916) 669-4499


Mesothelioma Treatment Options


Mesothelioma Treatment Options



The available treatment options for cancer depend on factors such as the location of the infection, the stage of the cancer, spread of the disease, and also the age, physical fitness and mindset of the patient.

Just like with other types of cancers, treatment is very dependent on the time of diagnosis.If detected early, surgery may be the primary step toward treating the disease and attempt to prevent metastasis throughout the body. Sadly in mesothelioma cases, early detection is rare. Most asbestos related cancer patients are going to be diagnosed in the advance stage of the disease. Typically, to these patients are assigned radiation and chemotherapy therapy. At the last stage of mesothelioma the treatment focuses on keeping the patient comfortable, free of pain, and addressing the symptoms.


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Usual mesothelioma cancer cases are treated with a combination of three types of treatment: surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy therapy .






Surgery
If the case details recommend surgery, it will be aggressively advocated and followed. Surgery is mainly done to remove the tumor mass as well as the build up of fluid either in the pleural cavity or the abdominal cavity of the patient. Mesothelioma surgery is usually followed by other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation in an attempt to destroy any remaining cancer cells.


Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy directly applies radiation to the cancerous locations and try to destroy the cancer cells with the use of X-rays. Patients of all cancer stages are eligible to receive radiation therapy, as it may be used in conjunction with other treatments to reduce tumor growth and some ease symptoms. Targeted radiation can be provided through Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) which steers clear of surrounding healthy tissue.


Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is actually the medication that destroy the cancer cells. Chemotherapy has shown to be the most effective and least invasive type of treatment to extend life expectancy.


Some of new therapies are currently in development. Immunotherapy try to manipulate the patient’s immune system into attacking the tumor cells, while photodynamic therapy exposes cancer cells to specific lights and photosensitizing medication. Another experimental treatmentis gene therapy that tries to correct defective genes that may lead to changes that provoke cancers.


For advanced stages, treatments like as thoracentesis and paracentesis can be done to minimize discomfort.

Many patients will choose to be a part of clinical trials that are testing new medications and new treatments such as gene therapy. While several of those clinical trials show some promise, currently there is no cure for mesothelioma cancer. The clinical trials give the chance to gather additional researches. Anyway, it does not extend the life expectancy of mesothelioma patients at this point.


When selecting a therapy plan, some patients consider alternative and complementary mesothelioma cancer treatments. Most of alternative treatments refer to any unconventional treatment ways, and complementary treatments refer to an alternate therapy used to supplement one or more standard treatments. Some of a mesothelioma survivors credit their remission to.


Currently, additional approaches to treating this disease are being evaluated mainly as a result of many patients fail to responds to the currently available treatments as well because the undesirable side effects they have.


Certain cases are recorded where recurrence of the disease has been kept at bay for a long time. One such case is of Paul Kraus (age 67) who was told he had only months to live once being diagnosed with mesothelioma in 1997. Paul continues to live a full of life today and devotes a large part of his time to spreading awareness of the disease and helping develop better treatment programs.

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The Woodlands Attorneys


The David Law Firm, P.C.

10655 Six Pines Drive, #260
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(The Greater Houston Area)
Toll Free: (800) 998-9729
Phone: (281) 296-9090
Fax: (281) 296-9494


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Altman & Altman LLP

689 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
Toll Free: (800) 481-6199
Phone: (617) 492-3000
Fax: (617) 491-3299


Minggu, 11 Maret 2012

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Choosing a Pensacola Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.


Pensacola Attorneys


Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, P.A.

316 South Baylen Street, Suite 600,
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Toll Free: (888) 435-7001
Phone: (850) 435-7000
Fax: (850) 435-7020


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Miami Attorneys


The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A.

4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700
Miami, Florida 33146
Toll Free: (800) 275-3332
Phone: (305) 375-0111
Fax: (305) 379-6222


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Lipman Law Firm

5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 44
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Toll Free: (800) 226-2620
Phone: (305) 662-2600
Fax: (305) 667-3361


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Law Offices Cytryn & Velazquez

2825 North University Drive, Suite 350
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Toll Free: (877) 853-7466
Phone: (954) 255-7000
Phone: (561) 368-3750


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Montgomery Attorneys


The Dansby Law Firm, P.C.

P.C. 4601 Berry Blvd,
Montgomery, Alabama 36106
Phone: (888) 867-1620
Fax: (334) 834-7002


Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Mesothelioma lawsuit


The absolute initial step when you are diagnosed with mesothelioma (asbestos cancer) is to seek professional medical care. Quality healthcare is vital in helping to care of both the physical symptoms of the disease and also the emotional suffering that accompanies a terminal illness.


However, for the next step you should seriously think about contacting a professional asbestos mesothelioma attorney who has experience within the mesothelioma lawsuits and asbestos-related law. These types of cases are time sensitive. Every state limits the time you have to file a lawsuit once you're diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. A attorney can assist you to file your claim before the statute of limitations expires. You should understand, that you may be able to file your lawsuit in more than one state. Your attorney should evaluate your case and assist you to choose the state which will be most favorable for you.


A successful mesothelioma lawsuit can provide the necessary financial compensation to help with expensive treatment options and to provide the financial security of your family in the future. A attorney specializing in mesothelioma cases will know how to establish and prove your exposure history, which is usually essential information for a successful lawsuit. Do not let time run out before you fight for what you deserve.


The primary reason mesothelioma litigation is feasible is because it's directly caused by exposure to asbestos, and nearly all exposure to asbestos might have been prevented by taking different action within the handling of materials that contain asbestos. Sadly, the asbestos production industries and manufacturing have a poor historical data of protecting the interests of their workers, with several examples of minimizing the health risks of exposure to asbestos. This has led to suffering for many who weren't given enough information concerning the asbestos toxicity, and were not supplied with sufficient protective equipment.


Mesothelioma Lawsuit Process

If you decide to file a lawsuit, your asbestos mesothelioma attorney should take care of the actual filing of the case and then all aspects of it after that. While everyone's case is completely different, there are a number of steps that apply to almost everyone who files an asbestos-related lawsuit.

Mesothelioma lawsuits commonly follow these steps:

1. Preparation
A lawyer will assist you in considering your legal options. Your lawyer also will gather information about your asbestos exposure and disease to see who is responsible for your condition and which court to file your lawsuit.


2. Filing
You must file an official, written complaint with a court to start your lawsuit. Your asbestos lawyer will prepare and file this document for you. In order for your case to move forward, your complaint should follow different court rules on how the document is written and the details it provides concerning your claim.



3. Responses
Each defendant in your mesothelioma lawsuit also will receive a copy of your complaint and have the possibility to respond. Because probably many years have passed since your asbestos exposure and the company responsible might have been sold or gone bankrupt. It may take a while to find and provide the appropriate individuals with your complaint. Once served with a copy of your complaint, every defendant will have a certain amount of time, typically around thirty days, to respond. Defendants not so often respond by admitting their fault. Your lawyer will reply to every defendant’s responses.


4. Discovery
During this stage, attorneys for each side of the lawsuit will ask the other side to provide documents, answer written questions, and participate in depositions. Discovery might take several months, but if you're in poor health your mesothelioma attorney can ask the court to speed the whole legal process along before your condition worsens. The defendant’s attorneys will search for evidence that something or someone else caused your illness. As a result, they're going to demand very personal information about you, like your medical records and history, information concerning your personal habits, work history, etc.. They can also look for some information from your loved ones, doctors and colleagues. You'll also need to participate in a videotaped deposition. During the deposition, you must take a oath before answering questions from the defendant’s attorney. This process might take a couple of hours or several days, however can be performed from the comfort of your house. Your lawyer should prepare your responses to any written questions and document requests, and should additionally go over probable deposition questions with you in advance.



5. Settlement
Before the trial starts, the defendant's attorneys might offer to resolve the case for a set amount of money. If no settlement is reached before trial, the defendant might make a higher settlement offer during trial. Your asbestos mesothelioma attorney should negotiate for you.


6. Trial
The trial process varies depending on where you file a claim. In some cases, it's not necessary for you to appear in court. If you win and the defendant doesn't appeal, you will typically begin receiving payments a couple of months after the trial.


7. Appeal
If you win after the trial, the defendant could decide to file an appeal. They will have a limited amount of time, usually between thirty and one hundred eighty days, to file an appeal. This will delay any financial award. If the defendant loses its appeal, you'll begin receiving your payments. But, if the appeal is successful, the defendant might end up paying a smaller amount or nothing at all.


Keep in mind that the majority asbestos mesothelioma attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means your lawyer only gets paid if you win your lawsuit. When a case is won, a percentage of the settlement is going to be paid to your lawyer. If a case isn't won, you pay no fees. Almost in each case, the defendant attempts to drag out the process. If there is no urgency, the process might take several months or longer. Your lawyer should work to resolve your case as quickly as possible , and handle every step of your mesothelioma lawsuit so you'll be able to focus on your health and spend time together with your loved ones.

Mesothelioma Attorney F.A.Q.


  • What can people do if diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease?
Victims should follow all the directions of their doctors, but they can also contact an attorney to see if they have reason to pursue legal action against the party responsible for their condition.



  • Are there time constraints for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit?
Yes, individual states have laws called statues of limitations, which limit how much time victims can initiate legal action.



  • What does the compensation cover?
The compensation you could potentially receive can cover the mounting medical bills resulting from tests and treatment for your disease, the pain and suffering you have experienced as well as the mental anguish and grief suffered by yourself and your family, and financial security for your family after you have gone.



  • How can I afford to pay a mesothelioma attorney?
Most mesothelioma attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means they don’t get paid unless you do.



  • Can I file a mesothelioma lawsuit even if I am not the one who was exposed to asbestos?
Yes. You do not have to be the person initially exposed to asbestos in order to file the mesothelioma lawsuit. Mesothelioma lawsuits can be filed by someone who has developed mesothelioma (asbestos cancer) through frequent and extensive exposure to someone who had contact with asbestos even if they were never in contact with the asbestos source themselves. Additionally, if your loved one has passed away due to mesothelioma cancer, you can file a mesothelioma lawsuit on their behalf.



  • How long does it take to settle a mesothelioma lawsuit?
Every lawsuit is different, and depending on your particular case the amount of time until settlement can vary greatly. Lawsuits than can be settled out of court are the fastest, however not every lawsuit can be settled equitably, some go to trial.



  • What if I am not sure where or when I was exposed to asbestos?
Even if you do not know where or when you was exposed to asbestos, a mesothelioma attorney may be able to help. Experienced mesothelioma attorneys are trained to help you identify the asbestos products that you used and the job sites you worked at where asbestos exposure may have occurred.

Sabtu, 10 Maret 2012

Prepare for a lawsuit


Some of questions that mesothelioma attorney may ask you:



  • When did you first have contact with asbestos related products?
  • Where were you when the contact occurred?
  • What were you doing when the contact occurred?
  • Who owns the property where the contact occurred?
  • How long have you been exposed to asbestos?
  • Did you or your employer purchase the product that contained the asbestos?
  • Were you working at the time of the exposure? For whom?
  • If you exposed to asbestos at work, do you recall any warnings, training or provision of protective gear by your employer to protect you from or educate you about asbestos?
  • What disease or injury (asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung or other cancer) has occurred as result of the asbestos exposure?
  • Please list your treating physicians and other medical providers.
  • Do you or have you smoked? How much and when?
  • When did you first receive treatment for the condition caused by the exposure?
  • What was your diagnosis? What is your diagnosis/prognosis today?
  • What type of treatment for your condition do you currently receive?

The better you can document your mesothelioma lawsuit, the more likely you will receive the most compensation money. All documents related to your work and exposure to asbestos dust or fibers in the workplace, health, pictures, and ideally also the witnesses, will help your mesothelioma attorney with your case.

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Baltimore Attorneys


Matthew E. Kiely, LLC

201 North Charles Street Suite 1200
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: (410) 625-9330


Mesothelioma Attorney Baltimore

Choosing a Baltimore Asbestos Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known lawyer rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle asbestos lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.




Baltimore Attorneys


Matthew E. Kiely, LLC

201 North Charles Street Suite 1200
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: (410) 625-9330


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Choosing a Philadelphia Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Philadelphia Attorneys


Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy LLC

1500 Walnut Street, Suite 507
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Toll Free: (866) 466-5789
Phone: (215) 792-6153
Fax: (215) 609-1351


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New Orleans Attorneys


Landry, Swarr & Cannella

1010 Common St., Suite 2050
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: (866) 275-8706
Fax: (504) 299-1215


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Choosing a New Orleans Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known lawyer rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



New Orleans Attorneys


Landry, Swarr & Cannella

1010 Common St., Suite 2050
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: (866) 275-8706
Fax: (504) 299-1215


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Las Vegas Attorneys


Cohen & Padda, LLP

4240 West Flamingo Road, Suite 220
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
Phone: (702) 366-1888
Fax: (702) 366-1940


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Choosing a Las Vegas Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Las Vegas Attorneys


Cohen & Padda, LLP

4240 West Flamingo Road, Suite 220
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
Phone: (702) 366-1888
Fax: (702) 366-1940


Mesothelioma Attorney Marshall

Choosing a Marshall Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Marshall Attorneys


Carlile Law Firm LLP

400 South Alamo Blvd.
Marshall, Texas 75670
Toll Free: (888) 353-8379
Phone: (903) 472-5141
Fax: (903) 938-0235


Jumat, 09 Maret 2012

Mesothelioma Attorney Glendale

Choosing a Glendale Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Glendale Attorneys


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 310
Glendale, California 91203
Phone: (213) 784-2801
Fax: (213) 623-7755


Mesothelioma Attorney Long Beach

Choosing a Long Beach Mesothelioma Attorney to handle any legal dispute or other issue obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right lawyers or firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a known attorney rather than a stranger. But if that person is not specifically equipped to handle the matter, in spite of the best of intentions it is likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It is better to get advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle that particular case.



Long Beach Attorneys


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

200 Oceangate Blvd., Suite 815
Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: (562) 606-0348
Fax: (562) 436-6157


The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Inc.

350 East San Antonio Drive
Long Beach, California 90807
Toll Free: (800) 333-0000
Fax: (562) 490-9855



Mesothelioma Attorney Santa Ana

Choosing a Santa Ana Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.


Santa Ana Attorneys


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

2030 East 4th Street, Suite 129B
Santa Ana, California 92705
Phone: (714) 602-4986
Fax: (562) 436-6157


Mesothelioma Attorney Ventura

Choosing a Ventura Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.


Ventura Attorneys


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

877 S. Victoria Ave., Suite 205
Ventura, California 93003
Phone: (805) 290-4882
Fax: (805) 642-9627


Mesothelioma Attorney Ontario

Choosing a Ontario Asbestos Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right lawyer or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle asbestos lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Ontario Attorneys


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

3536 Concours, Suite 210
Ontario, California 91764
Phone: (909) 581-9476
Fax: (909) 944-1722


Mesothelioma Attorney Cerritos

Choosing a Cerritos Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Cerritos Attorneys


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

12800 Center Court Dr., Suite 500
Cerritos, California 90703
Phone: (562) 606-0348
Fax: (562) 436-6157


Mesothelioma Attorney Gardena

Choosing a Gardena Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Gardena Attorneys


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

1411 W. 190th St. Suite 225
Gardena, California 90248
Toll Free: (800) 997-1505
Phone: (310) 320-4440
Fax: (562) 436-6157


Mesothelioma Attorney Edwardsville

Choosing a Edwardsville Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.


Edwardsville Attorneys


Gori Julian & Associates, P.C.

156 North Main Street
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Toll Free: (888) 362-6890
Phone: (618) 307-4085
Fax: (618) 659-9834


Mesothelioma Attorney Los Angeles

Choosing a Los Angeles Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known lawyer rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle asbestos lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Los Angeles Attorneys


Weitz & Luxenberg P.C.

1880 Century Park East, Suite 700
Los Angeles, California 90067
Phone: (310)-247-0921
Fax: (310) 786-9927


Rose Klein & Marias LLP.

801 S. Grand Avenue, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017
Phone: (213) 784-2801
Fax: (213) 623-7755


Office Encino
15910 Ventura Blvd., 18th Floor
Encino, Los Angeles 91436
Phone: (818) 781-1420
Fax: (213) 623-7755


Mesothelioma Attorney New Jersey



Cherry Hill Attorneys


Weitz & Luxenberg P.C.

200 Lake Drive East - Suite 205
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
Phone: (856) 755-1115
Fax: (856) 755-1995


Mesothelioma Attorney Cherry Hill

Choosing a Cherry Hill Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.


Cherry Hill Attorneys


Weitz & Luxenberg P.C.

200 Lake Drive East - Suite 205
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
Phone: (856) 755-1115
Fax: (856) 755-1995


Mesothelioma Attorney Oregon



Portland Attorneys


Brayton Purcell LLP

111 SW Columbia, Suite 250
Portland, Oregon 97201–5864
Phone: (503) 295–4931
Fax: (503) 241–2573


Mesothelioma Attorney Portland

Choosing a Portland Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known lawyer rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Portland Attorneys


Brayton Purcell LLP

111 SW Columbia, Suite 250
Portland, Oregon 97201–5864
Phone: (503) 295–4931
Fax: (503) 241–2573


Mesothelioma Attorney Novato

Choosing a Novato Asbestos Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.


Novato Attorneys


Brayton Purcell LLP

222 Rush Landing
PO Box 6169
Novato, California 94948–6169
Phone: (415) 898–1555
Fax: (415) 898–1247


Kamis, 08 Maret 2012

Mesothelioma Attorney Beaumont

Choosing a Beaumont Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



Beaumont Attorneys


Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P.

801 Laurel Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: (409) 838-1000
Fax: (409) 833-8236



Hobson & Bradley

2190 Harrison
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Toll Free: (800) 838-6410
Phone: (409) 838-6410
Fax: (409) 838-6084


Minggu, 04 Maret 2012

Mesothelioma Attorney Tips

Mesothelioma lawsuits
Seeking legal assistance will probably not be the first thing on your mind after you find out your diagnosis, but you should need to raise your head and move forward as quickly as possible. Understand that you don’t have a lot of time to hire a mesothelioma attorney because of your disease, and because your state may have a statute of limitations in place regarding the amount of time that can pass between exposure to asbestos and a lawsuit.

Selecting the right mesothelioma attorney is a very important decision that should not be based only on advertisements. You should pay attention to some things before you select an attorney who will represent you in your mesothelioma case.

Most mesothelioma attorneys provide free case evaluation, which may be good for you.

A very important question to ask is how expenses and attorney fees will be handled for your case. Most attorney fees in mesothelioma lawsuits are based on contracts with contingency fee. This means that the attorneys receive a percentage of the amount the client recovers if the mesothelioma lawsuit is successful. Typical contingency fees range from 30 to 40%. If the lawsuit is not successful, then the attorneys earn nothing. This type of mesothelioma attorney would be excellent choice for you.

That percentage is agreed to in a written fee agreement when the client gives the attorney permission to begin work on the case. When you review a contingency agreement with your mesothelioma attorney, it is important to look both at the percentage of your recovery that your attorney will earn and at how the costs of the lawsuit will be paid. Some attorneys request that the lawsuit costs such as expenses related to the investigation, court costs, expert witness fees, etc. be paid as the case progresses while other attorneys only recover these expenses when a case settles or a verdict is reached. Hiring a mesothelioma attorney should bring a financial benefit to you and your family. Talk to your mesothelioma attorney about how he will be paid and about how he can help you and your family.

According to a interesting Wall Street Journal article a few years back, a typical award in a mesothelioma settlement is around $1,000,000. If the mesothelioma cases actually go to trial, the average award goes up to $6.000.000 in 2001.



We suggest a few important things that you should pay attention to when you are selecting your mesothelioma attorney:
  1. You should hire an attorney or law firm that is experienced in mesothelioma lawsuits. You want someone who is an expert in mesothelioma cases.
  2. Pay attention to the ratio of won cases in mesothelioma lawsuits.
  3. Hire a firm that comes to you.
  4. Another important thing is that you should hire an attorney who will charge you ONLY if the mesothelioma lawsuit settles or a verdict is reached . Your attorney should provide you with a written fee agreement.
  5. Look for attorneys who offer a FREE initial consultation.

Here are some less important things, butt you should still pay attention to them:
  • The location of the attorney (should not be a determining factor, but it does play a role).
  • Your personal felling about that attorney (sometimes this can be very important).
  • Has your attorney ever had professional sanctions.
  • Will your participation be expected in the case.
  • How often will you be informed about the status of the matter.
  • Some attorneys do something that most law firms don't. They give each client their personal cellphone and home numbers. If this is important to you, you should ask your attorney does do that too.

Some questions to ask your potential attorney:
  • Do you intend to handle my mesothelioma case personally?
  • What is your experience in representing mesothelioma clients?
  • How many mesothelioma cases have you handled?
  • What is your philosophy?
  • How quickly do you respond personally to my calls?
  • What are your expectations about the length of the research stage in my case?
  • How much will I be communicating with you personally and how much time will I be communicating with your staff?
  • What is the proposed fee?
  • What will happen if I fire you in the middle of the case or you withdraw?
  • How long will my case take to resolve?

After meeting with the attorney you should ask yourself the following questions:
  • Will I be comfortable working with this person?
  • Am I confident that the attorney has the skill and experience to handle my case?
  • Do I clearly understand the attorneys explanation of what my mesothelioma lawsuit involves?
  • Do I understand the proposed fee agreement?

Do not just hire the first mesothelioma attorney you find. It is a good idea to call many of them, and see who fits you best. If the attorney makes you feel uncomfortable or is unprofessional , you should find someone else who will represent you in your mesothelioma process.

Here are some of the ways you can find a mesothelioma attorneys. You can find law firm with experience of dealing with mesothelioma by state in our Mesothelioma Attorney Directory or you can look some of Mesothelioma Attorneys Profiles who are highly experienced in asbestos litigation.

Mesothelioma Attorney North Carolina



Greensboro Attorneys


Jay Gervasi, P.A.

910 North Elm Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
Toll Free: (866) 792-9182
Phone: (336) 790-0157
Fax: (336) 574-2541


Mesothelioma Attorney Greensboro

Choosing a Greensboro Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right attorney or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced asbestos attorney to handle your case.


Greensboro Attorneys


Jay Gervasi, P.A.

910 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Toll Free: (866) 792-9182
Phone: (336) 790-0157
Fax: (336) 574-2541


Sabtu, 03 Maret 2012

Mesothelioma Attorney San Francisco

Choosing a San Francisco Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case requires serious consideration before a decision on the right lawyer or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known lawyer rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.



San Francisco Attorneys



Kaiser Gornick LLP

100 First Street, 25th Floor
San Francisco, California 94105
Toll Free: (800) 824-8234
Phone: (415)857-7400
Fax: (415) 857-7499



The Evans Law Firm

3053 Filmore Street, Suite 236
San Francisco, California 94123
Phone: (888) 503-8267
Phone: (415) 441-8669
Fax: (888) 891-4906


West Virginia Mesothelioma Attorney


Charleston Attorneys


James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C.

United Center, 500 Virginia Street East, Suite 800
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Toll Free: (877) 341-2595
Phone: (304) 881-0652
Fax: (304) 347-5055


Mesothelioma Attorney Charleston

Choosing a Charleston Asbestos Mesothelioma Attorney to handle your case obviously requires serious consideration before a decision on the right lawyer or law firm is made. The natural inclination will be to go to a good known attorney rather than a total stranger. But if that lawyer is not specifically equipped to handle asbestos lawsuit, in spite of the best of intentions it's likely to be mishandled and the case may be lost. It's better to get friendly advice from known lawyers to acertain who will be the experienced mesothelioma attorney to handle your case.


Charleston Attorneys


James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C.

United Center, 500 Virginia Street East, Suite 800
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Toll Free: (877) 341-2595
Phone: (304) 881-0652
Fax: (304) 347-5055


Jumat, 02 Maret 2012

Mesothelioma Attorney Arizona

O'Steen & Harrison, PLC

300 W. Clarendon Ave., Suite 400
Phoenix, Arizona 85013-3424
Toll Free: (800) 883-8888
Phone: (602) 252-8888


Stark Williamson & Clausen LLP

2700 North Central Avenue, Suite 1400
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (602) 285 4450
Fax: (602) 285-4483


The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Inc.

300 West Clarendon Avenue, Suite 325
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Toll Free: (800) 333-0000
Fax: (602) 340-0039


Kamis, 01 Maret 2012

Cancer Centers in San Antonio

University of Texas Health Science Center
7979 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 450-1000

Inspirational Quotes

  • " Sometimes, we may be going through some very dark tunnels and the light at the end may be too far. That's when we need to help each other light up those tunnels with candles of encouragement."
  • "Cancer does not define me, but how I live and fight with cancer DOES define me."
  • "Sometimes you have to go through things and not around them"
  • What Cancer Cannot Do

Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot eat away peace.
It cannot destroy confidence.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot shut out memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot reduce eternal life.
It cannot quench the Spirit.