Archives for April 2016

The likelihood of someone contracting mesothelioma while working on a construction site in Louisiana is proportional to the amount and intensity of the exposure. That includes the size, shape, and chemical makeup of the asbestos fibers; and the source of the exposure. However, this disease has been known to develop in people whose exposure has been minimal, […]

Exposure to asbestos is an unfortunate reality for many of New Orleans’ citizens. Asbestos was once used extensively in Louisiana chemical plants, shipyards and oil refineries. It also was used in the construction of many older homes. Mesothelioma may not develop until twenty years or more after exposure to asbestos. As a result, it often […]

In Louisiana, the most common types of jobs that lead to asbestos exposure are military veterans, shipyard workers, construction workers, factory laborers and rescue personnel. Up to 30 percent of all mesothelioma patients are military veterans. Asbestos has been widely used in every military branch, particularly the Navy. It has been used in everything from clothing […]

The surviving spouse and children of the decedent have the right to file a lawsuit for wrongful death of a mesothelioma victim. And depending on the work history, other lawsuits and claims may be filed. If there is no surviving spouse, children, parents and/or siblings can file a lawsuit on behalf of the estate. The […]

Because the latency period for mesothelioma can vary from patient to patient, so too does the age of onset of the disease vary. However, most adult mesothelioma cases are diagnosed in patients between the ages of 40 and into their 60s. Child mesothelioma, while rare, does occur in 2 to 5 percent of malignant mesothelioma […]

We’ve seen this many times where a member of a family was likely exposed to second-hand exposure to asbestos from a family member, typically someone who was exposed at work all day. Whether an employer owes a duty to a worker’s household member who develops mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos fibers carried home on work clothes […]

These types of cases are time sensitive, and only a lawyer highly skilled in asbestos litigation should assist you in determining if and/or when to pursue a lawsuit against a company who may be responsible for exposing your father to asbestos. Many people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos are eligible to file a […]

A latency period, for Louisiana workers who were exposed to asbestos through their occupations, is the length of time between the exposure and development of a disease related to that exposure. The concept of a latency period is not cut and dried – for most people with occupational exposure to asbestos, that exposure occurred over many […]

We are deeply saddened to hear about your husband’s diagnosis and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Many factors may be involved in determining the survival rate of someone diagnosed with mesothelioma. The American Cancer Society has reported that patients generally have a […]