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Asbestos Defense Litigation Asbestos-related cases must be thoroughly examined. This includes identifying asbestos-related products and locating potential defendants. This may involve gathering information from relatives, coworkers, abatement workers, and analyzing records and materials. Cetrulo LLP has served as the national and regional Defense Liaison Counsel in asbestos litigation dockets. We manage these dockets and coordinate with local counsel to develop the same, cost-effective defense strategies. Asbestos Product Identification Asbestos is found in a variety of building materials, such as cement products, paints and floor tiles. It is also found in adhesives, artex, doors insulation, and adhesives. It is hard to determine whether a product contains or is not made of asbestos by its appearance. A certified environmental surveyor can conduct an inspection to determine whether the material is contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos fibers are tiny and light, so they can travel a considerable distance, even through closed doors and windows. Once they reach the lungs, they can cause the development of serious health conditions. Asbestos can be dangerous when it becomes damaged and releases harmful fibres into the air. This is why it's important that building materials don't be tampered with or removed without being properly labeled and accompanied by an inspection by a professional. Due to the lengthy latency between exposure and illness the process of obtaining evidence-based discovery in an asbestos case is extremely difficult. Additionally, there are significant issues regarding the admissibility of plaintiffs' experts and testimony about the causal link between asbestos exposure and diseases. In these types of cases asbestos defense lawyers can often successfully argue for summary judgment in the lack of a solid factual basis. Imagine, for example, that plaintiff Paul was in a multi vehicle accident in New York City. However, he has no details about the date or location of the accident, the vehicles involved or any other details that could be used to prove that defendant David is responsible for his injuries. A New York mesothelioma attorney with experience in this field should be consulted. They will go through all facts and documents, including expert reports to determine if a summary judgment is the right solution. New York mesothelioma law firms like Weitz & Luxenberg, Cooney & Conway and Simmons Hanly Conroy can help their clients with this process. Asbestos law firms located across the country can help their clients file their claims in the most appropriate jurisdiction. This could be the State of New York or a federal court located in New York City. Asbestos Disease Identification Although asbestos is no longer mined or processed in the United States, it still exists in buildings and products that were produced prior to 1989. When these products deteriorate, they release tiny fibers into air that can be breathed in by people who are near. These fibers have been known to cause a variety of lung illnesses. The lung diseases caused by asbestos exposure include mesothelioma and asbestosis and pleural disease. People who breathe in asbestos fibers can experience a range of symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. These symptoms could not manifest until years after a person is exposed to asbestos. All forms of asbestos, including chrysotile, are carcinogenic to humans. Exposure to asbestos causes cancers of the lung larynx, ovaries and larynx. Colorado Springs asbestos lawsuit can also cause a form of mesothelioma that is found in the linings found in body cavities, such as the heart, stomach and testes. Mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose because it has a long period of time and has symptoms with other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoidosis. Those who have been exposed to asbestos or have been exposed to significant environmental elements are the most at risk of developing asbestos-related ailments. This includes boilermakers, construction workers and shipyard workers. Also included are railroad and U.S. Navy vets and those who worked to clean up after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. They might suffer from chest pain, coughing and breathing difficulties. A doctor can determine whether an individual suffers from an asbestos-related illness by looking over a person's medical, work and family history. X-rays and CT scans can confirm an asbestos-related illness. Patients suffering from asbestosis are advised to have a yearly lung function test. This will help monitor their condition. This test can help detect asbestosis's progress and reveal other health issues that could be related to the disease. Patients suffering from asbestosis must also be vaccinated regularly to prevent the development of other respiratory ailments such as psoriasis. The EPA provides an TSCA Hotline and an Asbestos Ombudsman that can provide additional information and help. Asbestos Database Development Asbestos is made up of fibrous minerals. It was widely employed in industry and construction due to its durability, fire retardant and corrosion resistance properties. Inhaling asbestos particles can cause a variety medical problems, including mesothelioma, lung cancer as well as other organs, and neurological disorders. These diseases can manifest over a period of 30 years or more. Many asbestos cases are multi-defendant, and require a complex investigation, which is often complicated by a failure to identify the right asbestos products in each case. The ability to determine the exact type of asbestos in an asbestos case requires the help of forensic experts as well as the use of a wide range of investigative tools and methods such as interviews with former co-workers and other witnesses, subpoenaing work orders, invoices, and delivery papers from employers, and collecting samples from workplaces and at home. It is also important to determine the kind of asbestos, if it's amosite, crysotile or the crocidolite. We have extensive experience defending companies in the asbestos industry which includes product manufacturers, distributors suppliers, contractors, and contractors. Our team has been National Coordinating Counsel and Trial Counsel for a number of asbestos litigation clients and has defended these companies in multiple jurisdictions across the nation. We are also defense liaison counsel for a variety of asbestos dockets in these states where we oversee the local and regional attorneys to ensure consistent and effective defense strategies as well as outcomes. Our national approach in managing asbestos defense has proven to be effective. In numerous instances, it has reduced legal costs by millions of dollars when compared to the amount companies pay to other companies. Courts across the nation have recognized our unique and aggressive approach to managing asbestos cases. We have also defended mass toxic tort suits filed against manufacturers of industrial, pharmaceutical and chemical compounds that are petrochemical in nature. These lawsuits are based upon assertions that exposure to these chemicals has led to diseases like occupational asthma and restrictive and obstructive pulmonary disorders, and other neurological disorders. Medical Expert Witnesses Medical expert witnesses are critical in asbestos cases, principally because many of the symptoms of asbestos exposure can be easily confused with other illnesses like emphysema, or other forms of lung cancer. It is essential that lawyers have access to these experts who can help differentiate the different diseases and show how each disease is a result of different exposures. Medical records of asbestos victims are often the most reliable source of this evidence. X-rays, CT scans and biopsy samples are typically available to examination. However, in order to get the most benefit from the information available, it is important to have medical experts who can sift through the information and make a decision on probabilities, causation and other issues. Medical experts who provide testimony in asbestos cases have a great reputation and have been involved in dozens, or even hundreds of cases. This reputation increases their credibility in the eyes of the jury. These doctors have a lot of experience in preparing themselves to testify, so they know how to answer questions from the defendants and how to present the evidence to the court. It is crucial that experts from both the scientific and medical fields testify on the different causes of asbestos disease. It is not enough to show that the patient has mesothelioma. It must be demonstrated how asbestos exposure exposed the plaintiff to carcinogens and how smoking aggravated the risk of mesothelioma. Expert witness fees can be a significant portion of the expenses associated with asbestos cases. It is therefore important that a defense attorney is able to quickly identify and choose the best expert witness for the particular case. We represent material suppliers, product manufactures distributors, and property owners in asbestos cases in federal and state courts throughout the country. Our team of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys is well-versed in asbestos litigation, both offensively and defensively. Contact us to find out what we can do to help you.