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Asbestos Defense Litigation

Asbestos cases need to be thoroughly studied. This includes identifying asbestos products and locating potential defendants. This could include collecting information from family members, coworkers, members, abatement workers and analyzing records.

Cetrulo LLP served as national and Regional Defense Liaison Counsel for asbestos litigation dockets. We manage these dockets, and work with local counsel in order to create efficient, cost-effective defense strategies.

Asbestos Product Identification

Asbestos can be found in a myriad of building materials, including cement products, paints, flooring tiles, adhesive, artex, insulation and doors to name just the most common. It is difficult to tell if a material contains or is not made of asbestos simply by looking at it. A certified environmental surveyor can conduct an inspection to determine the presence of asbestos.

When asbestos fibres become airborne, they're small and light, which means they can travel long distances even through doors or windows. Once they reach the lungs they can lead to the development of serious health conditions. Asbestos becomes dangerous when it is damaged and releases harmful fibres into the air. It is vital to avoid removing or destroying building materials unless they've been properly labeled and accompanied by an inspection.

Due to the lengthy latency between asbestos exposure and disease It is extremely difficult to obtain meaningful discovery in an asbestos action. There are also significant concerns regarding the admissibility of and testimony of expert witnesses for plaintiffs and the causal connection between exposure to asbestos and disease.

In these types of cases asbestos defense lawyers can often successfully argue for summary judgement in the lack of a solid factual basis. For instance, imagine that plaintiff Paul was in an accident involving multiple vehicles in New York City. He doesn't know the date, place of the vehicles involved or any other details that could lead to the conclusion that defendant David was liable for his injuries.

A New York mesothelioma attorney with experience in this area should be consulted. They will go through all facts and documents, including any expert reports to determine if summary judgment is the best solution. New York mesothelioma lawyers such as Weitz & Luxenberg and Simmons Hanly Conroy, Cooney & Conway, can assist their clients in this process. Asbestos firms that practice nationwide can help their clients in filing their claims in the most advantageous jurisdiction. This may include the State of New York or a federal court in New York City.

Asbestos Disease Identification

Although asbestos is not mined or processed in United States, it still is present in products and buildings that were made prior to 1989.  specializes in asbestos litigation  can release fibers into the atmosphere as they degrade. They can be inhaled. These fibers have been known to cause various lung illnesses.

Lung diseases resulting from asbestos exposure include the pleural diseases (pleural plaques, thickening and effusions) asbestosis, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Those who inhale these fibers may experience a variety of symptoms like chest discomfort, fatigue, and breath shortness. These symptoms may not appear for a long time after an asbestos exposure.

All forms of asbestos, including chrysotile, are carcinogenic for humans. Exposure to asbestos causes lung cancer larynx, ovaries and larynx. It can also trigger a type of mesothelioma in the linings found in body cavities such as the heart, stomach and testes. Mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose because it is a latent period of time and shares many symptoms with other diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoidosis.

Those who have worked with asbestos or who have been exposed to significant environmental elements are at greatest risk of developing asbestos-related ailments. This includes construction workers, boilermakers, and shipyard workers. Additionally, there are railroad and U.S. Navy vets and those who helped clean up after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Some of the symptoms of these people include breathing difficulty, chest pain and coughing.

A doctor can tell if an individual suffers from an asbestos-related disease by reviewing the medical, work and family history. X-rays and CT scans can help confirm an asbestos-related condition. Patients suffering from asbestosis are advised to have a yearly lung function test. This can help monitor their condition. This test can help detect asbestosis ' progression and also identify other health issues that could be associated with the disease. Patients with this condition must also be vaccinated regularly to prevent the onset of other respiratory ailments like psoriasis. The EPA has a TSCA Hotline as well as an asbestos Ombudsman who can provide additional information and support.

Asbestos Database Development

Asbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that was extensively employed in industrial and construction settings because of its durable as well as fire-proof and corrosion-resistant properties. Inhaling asbestos particles can cause a variety medical problems, including mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs as well as other organs, and neurological problems. These diseases can manifest in 30 years or more.

In many asbestos cases there are multiple defendants and complicated discovery. This can be a challenge when the asbestos products that are involved in a particular case cannot be identified. To determine the asbestos products involved, forensic experts are needed in addition to a variety of investigative tools and methods like interviewing former coworkers, collecting invoices and delivery documents and taking samples at home and work. It is also essential to determine the kind of asbestos, if it's amosite or crysotile, or crocidolite.

We have extensive experience in protecting companies in the asbestos industry. This includes manufacturers of products distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers as well as contractors. Our team has served as National Coordinating Counsel and Trial Counsel for a number of clients in asbestos litigation, and we have defended the companies in a variety of jurisdictions across the United States. We also serve as Defense Liaison Counsel to several of these states' asbestos dockets which we manage local and regional counsel to ensure uniform and cost-effective defense strategies and outcomes.

Our national approach to managing the asbestos defense has been successful and, in multiple instances, has reduced legal spend by millions of dollars when compared to the amount companies paid when being represented by other firms. Courts across the country have recognized our unique and aggressive method of handling asbestos cases.

We are also experienced in the defense of massive toxic tort lawsuits filed against manufacturers of pharmaceutical and industrial chemicals and petrochemicals. These lawsuits are based on the claim that exposure to these chemicals has caused diseases such as restrictive and obstructive lung disorders, occupational asthma, cancers of various types and a variety of neurological conditions.

Medical Expert Witnesses

Medical expert witnesses are critical in asbestos cases, mostly because the symptoms of asbestos exposure can be easily confused with other illnesses such as emphysema or other forms of lung cancer. It is crucial that attorneys have access to these experts who can differentiate the various types of diseases and demonstrate how each illness is a result of different types exposures.

The most reliable source of this evidence is the medical records of asbestos victims. X-rays, CT scans and biopsy samples are often available to review. However, in order to make the most of this information, it is necessary to have medical experts who can analyze the information and offer opinions on probabilities, causation and other issues.

The medical experts involved in asbestos cases are generally very well-known and have been a witness in dozens or even hundreds of other cases. This credibility increases the credibility of these experts in the eyes the jury. These doctors have a lot of experience when it comes to preparing to be witnesses, and they know how to respond to questions from defendants and how to present their findings to the judge.

It is crucial that experts from both the scientific and medical fields to testify about the various causes of asbestos-related diseases. It is not sufficient to prove the mesothelioma patient is in fact diagnosed. It must be proven that the asbestos defendant exposed her to carcinogens and the reason smoking increases the risk of mesothelioma.

Expert witness fees can be an enormous portion of overall expenses associated with an asbestos case. It is therefore crucial that a defense attorney be able to quickly identify and choose the best expert witness for the particular case.

At Swartz Campbell, we counsel material suppliers, product manufacturers premises owners, distributors, employers and other defendants in asbestos cases in both state and federal courts across the country. Our team of committed and experienced attorneys are well-versed both defensively and offensively in asbestos litigation. Contact us to find out how we can help you.