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Asbestos Defense Litigation Asbestos cases need to be thoroughly studied. This includes identifying asbestos-related products and locating potential defendants. This may involve gathering information from relatives, coworkers members, abatement workers and analyzing the records. Cetrulo LLP has served as the national and regional Defense Liaison Counsel in asbestos litigation dockets. We manage these dockets, and work with local counsel to develop consistent, cost-effective defense strategies. Asbestos Product Identification Asbestos is present in a variety of building materials, including cement products, paints, flooring tiles, adhesive artex, insulation, and doors to mention some. It is hard to determine if a material contains asbestos or not by its appearance. The most effective method to determine asbestos's presence is to have a professional environmental surveyor conduct an inspection. When asbestos fibres are airborne, they are tiny and light, meaning they can travel for long distances even through windows or doors. When they reach the lungs they can lead to the formation of serious health issues. Asbestos can be dangerous when it becomes damaged and releases harmful fibers into the air. This is why it's very important that building materials don't be removed or disturbed unless they are properly labeled and accompanied by an inspection by a professional. Due to the long latency between exposure to asbestos and the development of disease, it is very difficult to obtain meaningful evidence in an asbestos lawsuit. In addition, there are significant concerns regarding the admissibility of plaintiffs' experts and their testimony regarding the causal link between asbestos exposure and diseases. In these kinds of situations, asbestos defense attorneys can often successfully argue for summary judgement based on the lack of a factual basis. Consider, for Anaheim asbestos lawsuit , that plaintiff Paul was in a multi vehicle accident in New York City. He does not know the date, location, cars involved or any other details that could be used to support a conclusion that defendant David was liable for his injuries. In this type of situation it is recommended that a skilled New York mesothelioma lawyer should be consulted. They will look over the details of the case along with any expert reports or other documents, to determine if summary judgment is the right remedy. New York mesothelioma lawyers such as Weitz & Luxenberg and Simmons Hanly Conroy, Cooney & Conway, can assist their clients in this procedure. Asbestos law firms located across the country can assist their clients file their claims in the best jurisdiction. This could be the State of New York, or a federal district court located in New York City. Asbestos Disease Identification Asbestos is no longer mined in the United States. However, it can still be present in products and buildings made prior to 1989. These products can release fibers into the air as they degrade. They can be breathed in. These fibers can cause a variety of types of lung diseases. Lung diseases that are a result of asbestos exposure include the pleural diseases (pleural plaques, thickening, and effusions) asbestosis, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Inhaling these fibers can cause a number of symptoms, including chest pain, fatigue, and breath shortness. These symptoms may not be apparent until years after exposure to asbestos. All forms of asbestos, including chrysotile can cause cancer in humans. Asbestos exposure can lead to cancers of the larynx, lungs and the ovaries. It can also cause a type of mesothelioma in the linings of body cavities, such as the stomach, heart and testes. Mesothelioma is difficult to recognize because it has a latent period of time and has symptoms with other diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoidosis. People who have worked with asbestos or have been exposed to significant environmental elements are the most at risk of developing asbestos-related ailments. This includes boilermakers, construction workers, shipyard workers; railroad and U.S. Navy veterans; and those who helped with clean-up following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Some of them may experience chest pain, coughing or breathing problems. A doctor can determine if a patient is suffering from an asbestos-related condition by reviewing the person's medical background, work history and family history. X-rays, CT scans and other tests can aid doctors in confirming an asbestos-related diagnosis. Patients with asbestosis are advised to have a lung function test. This will help assess their health. This test can identify the progress of asbestosis as well as detect other health issues that can be a result of this disease. Patients with this condition must also be vaccinated regularly to prevent the onset of other respiratory diseases such as psoriasis. The EPA offers a TSCA Hotline and an asbestos Ombudsman that can provide additional information and support. Asbestos Database Development Asbestos is composed of fibrous minerals. It was widely used for construction and industry due to its strength, fire retardant and corrosion resistance properties. Inhaling asbestos particles can cause various health issues, including mesothelioma, lung cancer as well as other organs, and neurological problems. These illnesses can take up to 30 years or longer to manifest. In many asbestos cases there are several defendants and complicated discovery. This is often complicated when the asbestos materials that are involved in a particular case cannot be identified. The ability to identify each product in an asbestos case requires the help of forensic experts, as well as the use of a wide range of investigative tools and methods like interviews with former co-workers and other witnesses and subpoenaing work orders, invoices, and delivery papers from employers, and collecting samples from workplaces and at home. The type of asbestos -amosite, chrysotile or crocidolite — should also be determined. We have a wealth of experience in defending companies in the asbestos industry including distributors, manufacturers suppliers, contractors, and contractors. Our team has acted as National Coordinating Counsel, Trial Counsel, and Defense Counsel for a variety of asbestos litigation clients. We have defended companies in multiple jurisdictions across the country. We are also Defense liaison counsel for various asbestos dockets across these states, where we oversee the regional and local attorneys to ensure consistency and effective defense strategies and results. Our national strategy to manage the asbestos defense has proved to be effective and, in a number of instances, has decreased legal costs by millions of dollars compared to the costs companies paid when they were being represented by other firms. This unique and abrasive approach to managing asbestos cases has been praised by courts throughout the country. We are also experienced in the defense of massive toxic tort suits brought against pharmaceutical companies and industrial chemicals and petrochemicals. These lawsuits are based upon claims that exposure to these chemicals has caused ailments like occupational asthma as well as restrictive and obstructive lung disorders, and a variety of neurological disorders. Medical Expert Witnesses Expert witnesses from medical experts are crucial in asbestos cases, mostly because many of the symptoms of asbestos exposure can be easily confused with other ailments such as emphysema or other forms of lung cancer. It is crucial that attorneys have access to experts who can help distinguish the various types of diseases and demonstrate how each disease is the result of different types exposures. The most reliable source of this evidence is found in the medical records of asbestos victims. X-rays can be found as are CT scans and biopsies. To make the most of these data, medical experts are needed to sift the data and offer their views on possible causes, probabilities and other issues. Medical experts who provide testimony in asbestos cases have a great reputation and have been involved in dozens perhaps hundreds, of cases. This credibility increases the credibility of these experts in the eyes of the jury. These doctors have a lot of experience in preparing themselves to be witnesses, and they know how best to respond to questions from defendants and how to present their findings to the judge. In addition to medical experts in addition, it is essential to have experts from the scientific community be able to testify on the causes of asbestos-related diseases. It is not enough to prove that the patient has mesothelioma; it must be proven that the asbestos defendant exposed the plaintiff to the carcinogen and how smoking aggravated the risk of mesothelioma. Expert witness fees can make up a significant portion of the costs associated with asbestos cases. This is why it is crucial for the attorney representing the client to be able to efficiently identify and hire the right expert witness for a particular case. At Swartz Campbell, we counsel material manufacturers, suppliers, premises owners, distributors, employers and other defendants in asbestos cases in federal and state courts across the nation. Our team of dedicated and experienced lawyers are proficient both defensively and offensively in asbestos litigation. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.