Colgate-Palmolive Co., makers of talcum powder products (among many others products), agreed to settle a lawsuit brought on by a Pennsylvania woman who claimed her usage of their talcum powder products caused her to develop malignant mesothelioma. The company resolved Carol Schoeniger’s lawsuit in a New Jersey courtroom, likely to avoid undergoing another lengthy trial. The amount […]
Around 130 North Carolina firefighters were reportedly ordered to train on a building that was constructed with asbestos-containing materials, according to local station, WSOCTV. The stations reports that firefighters trained at an old Sears department store building in Gastonia, where asbestos was found below the roof. The firefighters told local news station that they started training on […]
An asbestos-disposal contractor in Montana is taking state officials to court for reportedly failing to enforce asbestos violations rules. AP reports that Ingraham Environmental of Butte filed an asbestos lawsuit at the state District Court in Silver Bow-Butte County against the city Montana. According to the lawsuit, asbestos-containing-materials (ACMs) were being dumped in Montana landfills illegally. Anyone […]
Employees at Sonoma State University involved in a asbesto trial will get a share of $2.9 million after a California jury returned a verdict in their favor during a high-profile whistleblower case. The Press Democrat reports that 231 staff and faculty members who worked at Stevenson Hall at the school were involved in an asbestos lawsuit that started when one of […]
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of Fire Department of New York (FDNY) were killed when the twin towers in New York City crumbled down in the most traumatic terrorist attacks experienced in the United States. Yet, over 15 years later, firefighters and others continue to die due to toxic substance exposure during 9/11. As the […]
In 2015, Executive Director Clare Cameron presented “Hollywood and Mesothelioma” at the 5th International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. It’s a subject that has rarely been explored, as most mesothelioma cases tend to focus on jobs such as construction workers, firefighters, and mechanics. Yet, it’s an important area to explore and it shows how frequently […]
On September 4, hoards of people across the U.S. will celebrate Labor Day, a holiday that celebrates the work of the trade and labor organizations. Many workers who have turned the U.S. into what it is today did so by risking their lives working around asbestos, a naturally-occurring mineral once used in abundance at numerous job […]
Mesothelioma is a life-threatening illness generally caused by exposure to asbestos. There currently isn’t a cure for the disease, but experts indicate that the earlier treatment starts, the better chances of a prolonged survival rate. One of the issues, however, is that people don’t know the early symptoms of mesothelioma and mistake them for common, […]
A yellow pigment found in chamomile tea, celery, oranges, grapefruit and parsley could end up being one of the latest treatments for mesothelioma. According to a number of studies, including research by doctors at the University of Rome, natural pigment found in the aforementioned vegetables and plants have proven to work as an anti-cancer agent and […]
A popular brand of brand of children’s quad bikes were recalled after it was determined that the vehicles were built with asbestos-containing parts. ABC Online reports that several brands of the Polaris youth quad bicycle, which was sold after December 31st, 2003, have been recalled. Product Safety Australia said on Monday that many parts of the bikes […]
There seem to be more mesothelioma ads on TV than ever before. TV ads that promise asbestos victims quick cash for their injuries and suffering. The problem with those ads is that most of them are coming from huge, out-of-state firms that have turned mesothelioma into a big business. A big business for their benefit, not you.
The truth is, most of these big law firms have little or no experience prosecuting mesothelioma cases in Louisiana courts. They don’t know Louisiana’s unique legal system or how it relates to such claims, which could slow down your case. Further, you won’t get the kind of personal attention you deserve.
For a serious legal matter such as an asbestos lawsuit, it is very important to have faith in the law firm that represents your interests. Our lawyers know asbestos law and how it works in Louisiana.
At Waddell Anderman we have worked on asbestos cases in Louisiana for years. We have conducted extensive research into the causes of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. We are knowledgeable about the local industries that have given rise to numerous asbestos lawsuits.
We know the law and we know the Louisiana courts and we will give your case personal, one-on-one attention. At Waddell Anderman, our clients are treated like family.
If you, or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma call Cameron Waddell or Jody Anderman. They know Louisiana’s unique legal system and mesothelioma law and they have years of experience prosecuting mesothelioma cases in Louisiana courts.
Call Cameron and Jody today. Let them come to your house, sit in your living room, and explain to you how they will give you the comprehensive legal service you deserve.
A recent study in Italy connected several women who died from mesothelioma to asbestos-containing doll-making factories. According to a report published in the April issue of Italian medical journal La Medicina del Lavoro, three cases of pleural mesothelioma were found in women who once made doll clothing in factories. An autopsy performed on one the women, whose […]
Only one month after federal prosecutors charged an asbestos contractor for breaking laws and putting his workers at risk, the state of Detroit hired him to tear down abandoned homes in the city. Detroit Free Press reports that demolition contractor Jesse Brown is accused of not only exposing his workers to asbestos, but also children who live […]
Many of the out of state law firms you see advertising for mesothelioma cases on TV are big firms with dozens of lawyers and sometimes hundreds of employees. That usually means there are many mouths to feed at these big firms and the expenses of handling your case will be high — which means less money for you. It also may mean that your case will get passed between several attorneys which could slow things down and create confusion for you.
At Waddell Anderman, we do not think bigger is better. Our clients are like family to us. We care about you and your case and we will always give you the personal attention you deserve. Those big, out-of-state law firms you see advertising on television most likely won’t give your case personal attention and even worse they may not even understand Louisiana Law and the specifics of prosecuting asbestos related cases here.
If you, or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma call Cameron Waddell or Jody Anderman. They know Louisiana’s unique legal system and its related mesothelioma law and they have years of experience prosecuting mesothelioma cases in Louisiana courts.
Call Cameron and Jody today. Let them come to your house, sit in your living room, and explain to you how they can provide you the kind of comprehensive legal service you deserve.
The wife of a former electrician filed a lawsuit against her husband’s past employers after she developed mesothelioma. She claimed that she washed his “asbestos covered overalls” for around 30 years, which led to her mesothelioma diagnosis. In February 2016, 64-year-old Lynda Coates, of Newcastle, England, was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Her husband, David, who died in […]
Several of Harvard College’s decades-old undergraduate housing buildings are getting makeovers, but the buildings were created during a time when using asbestos was the the norm. Administrators claim it’s not a concern, even though studies have confirmed that there is no safe level of asbestos. The Harvard Crimson, a daily college newspaper, reports that the […]
An Upper East Side New York City couple claim they’ve had to live separably for two years due to asbestos from a neighbor’s renovation seeping into their upscale NYC apartment home. The New York Post reports that two years ago, Edward and Marisa Greason moved in with a respective elderly parent after their Sutton Place apartment […]
A new legislation pieced, signed into law on January 4 in Ohio, gives hopes to firefighters with mesothelioma and a number of other types of cancers. The Michael Louis Palumbo Jr. Act, signed into law by Ohio Governor John Kasich, classifies mesothelioma as a occupational disease for firefighters. The new law allows firefighters with mesothelioma to file a […]
Numerous people in a Davidson, North Carolina, neighborhood are concerned after learning is asbestos has been permeating the air they breathe, and possibly for a long time. WCNC reports that North Carolina state officials said that asbestos was getting into the neighborhood from an old shingles factory that’s no longer in use. One of the residents […]
Former Kansas City government employees settled an asbestos lawsuit for $80 million against Jackson County, Missouri, and Kansas City-based U.S. Engineering, just one month before the trial was scheduled to start. The Kansas City Star reports that the lawsuit was filed by over 7,000 peopled who’d been in the Kansas City courthouse, including jail inmates, lawyers, […]
Exercise benefits are well known and documented, but traditional wisdom says that anyone who is sick should rest and avoid vigorous activity. For people living with mesothelioma and other types of cancer, that traditional advice has been turned on its head. While someone going through treatments for cancer may not be able to do workouts […]
A recent study carried about by researchers from Wayne State University School of Medicine confirms just how powerful chemotherapy can be for mesothelioma patients. The study combined information with the Medicare claims database, along with data from the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) in order to determine survival rate for patients who underwent […]
In Louisiana, we have a civil code. Our civil code dates back several centuries to what is called the Napoleonic Code. It’s been changed somewhat over the years, but in essence, it’s still the same Code that was written during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte.
No other state, not Texas, not New York, not Mississippi, has the Civil Code or the Civilian Legal System. To practice law in Louisiana courtrooms you must study our unique system of law and pass a comprehensive exam in order to be admitted to the Louisiana Bar.
Not only is our civil code system of law unique but so also is how the law is applied to asbestos victims. The Louisiana Supreme Court has said that in prosecuting asbestos cases you apply the law that was in effect at the time that the victims were exposed to asbestos. That is a critical difference from other states and requires a special knowledge of the history of Louisiana asbestos litigation.
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma choose your lawyer carefully. Choose a Louisiana lawyer with experience prosecuting mesotheliomas cases in Louisiana Courtrooms.
