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Asbestos Defense Litigation Asbestos cases require a thorough investigation of the injured person's work history, identifying asbestos products and locating potential defendants. Denton asbestos lawsuit may involve gathering information from coworkers, family members, abatement workers, and reviewing the records. Cetrulo LLP has served as regional and national Defense Liaison Counsel in 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 variety of building materials, including cement products, paints, and floor tiles. It is also present in adhesives, artex, doors insulation, adhesives, and doors. It is extremely difficult to determine if a material contains asbestos from its appearance only. A professional environmental surveyor is able to conduct an inspection to determine whether the material is contaminated with asbestos. When asbestos fibres become airborne, they're small and light – meaning they can travel for long distances, even through closed doors or windows. Once they reach the lungs, they can cause the development of serious health conditions. Asbestos is the most hazardous when it's damaged and releases deadly fibers into the air. This is why it's crucial that building materials never be removed or disturbed without proper labeling and followed by an inspection by a professional. Due to the lengthy latency between asbestos exposure and disease, it is very difficult to obtain meaningful evidence in an asbestos lawsuit. There are other significant issues relating to the admissibility of and testimony of expert witnesses for plaintiffs and the causal link between exposure to asbestos and diseases. In these kinds of situations, asbestos defense attorneys are often able to successfully argue for summary judgments due to the lack of a solid factual basis. For instance, imagine that plaintiff Paul was involved in a multi-vehicle collision in New York City. He doesn't know the date, location of the vehicles involved or any other information that could be used to support a conclusion that defendant David was responsible for his injuries. A New York mesothelioma attorney with experience in this area is recommended. They will review all the facts and documents, including any expert reports, to determine if summary judgment is the appropriate solution. New York mesothelioma law firms such as Weitz & Luxenberg, Cooney & Conway and Simmons Hanly Conroy are able to assist their clients through this procedure. Asbestos firms who practice across the country can help their clients in filing their claims in the most favorable jurisdiction. This could be the State of New York, or a federal district court in New York City. Asbestos Disease Identification Asbestos is not being mined in the United States. However, it can still be found in the construction and other products that were manufactured prior to 1989. When these products deteriorate they release tiny fibers into the air that are inhaled by people who are near. These fibers can cause several kinds of lung diseases. Lung diseases that result from asbestos exposure include mesothelioma and asbestosis and pleural disease. Inhaling these fibers can cause a number of symptoms, such as chest pain, fatigue and breath shortness. These symptoms may not manifest until years after exposure to asbestos. All forms of asbestos, including chrysotile, can cause cancer in humans. Exposure to asbestos causes lung cancers larynx, ovaries and larynx. It can also cause a form of mesothelioma that develops in the tissues of body cavities, including those found in the stomach, the heart and the tests. Mesothelioma isn't easy to diagnose, since it has a long, latent period and many similar symptoms with other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoidosis. The most likely to develop asbestos-related diseases are those who have worked directly with the substance or had exposure to significant environmental hazards. 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 those who suffer from this condition include difficulty breathing coughing, chest pain and chest pain. A doctor can determine if a patient has an asbestos-related illness by looking over the medical background, work and family history. X-rays and CT scans can help confirm the presence of asbestos-related conditions. Patients diagnosed with asbestosis must have a yearly lung function test to check the condition. This test can detect the progression of asbestosis and determine other health issues that could be a result of this disease. Asbestosis sufferers should be vaccinated regularly to prevent other respiratory diseases such as psoriasis. The EPA has a TSCA Hotline as and an asbestos Ombudsman who can provide additional information and assistance. Asbestos Database Development Asbestos is made up of fibrous minerals. It was extensively used for construction and industry because of its durability and fire retardant as well as corrosion resistance properties. Inhaling asbestos particles can trigger numerous medical issues such as mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the lungs as well as other organs, and neurological dysfunctions. These illnesses may take 30 years or longer to be diagnosed. In many asbestos cases, there are multiple defendants and a complex discovery. This is often complicated when the asbestos materials involved in a case can't be identified. The ability to identify each item in an asbestos case requires the assistance of forensic experts as well as the use of a wide array of investigative tools and methods such as interviews with former coworkers and other witnesses and subpoenaing work orders, invoices, and delivery papers from employers, and taking samples from home and workplaces. It is also necessary to determine the kind of asbestos, if it's amosite or crysotile, or the crocidolite. We have extensive experience defending asbestos-related companies including product manufacturers, distributors contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers. Our team has served as National Coordinating Counsel, Trial Counsel and Defense Counsel for numerous clients involved in asbestos litigation. We have represented clients in multiple jurisdictions across the United States. We are also Defense liaison counsel for several asbestos dockets in these states where we oversee the regional and local attorneys to ensure consistency and effective defense strategies as well as outcomes. Our national approach to managing the asbestos defense has been proven effective and, in a number of instances, has reduced legal spend by millions of dollars when compared to the amount companies paid when they were being represented by other firms. This unique and aggressive approach to managing asbestos cases has been acknowledged by courts across the nation. We also have experience defense of mass toxic tort suits brought against the manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals and Petrochemicals. These lawsuits are based on the claim that exposure to these substances can cause diseases like restrictive and obstructive lung conditions as well as occupational asthma, cancers of various types, and other neurological conditions. Medical Expert Witnesses Expert medical witnesses in asbestos cases are essential in part because the signs of asbestos exposure may be confused with other illnesses like emphysema and other types of lung cancer. It is crucial that attorneys have access to experts who can help distinguish the different diseases and show how each illness is the result of different types of exposures. Often, the best source of this evidence is found in the asbestos victim's medical records. X-rays, CT scans and biopsy samples are typically available for review. However, in order to get the most benefit from the information available, it is necessary to have medical experts who can sift through the information and make a decision on probabilities, causation and other issues. Medical experts who are called to testify in asbestos cases have a great reputation and have been involved in dozens if not hundreds of cases. This reputation increases the credibility of these experts in the eyes of the jury. They have a lot of experience in preparing themselves to be witnesses, and they know how to answer questions from the defendants and how to present their findings to the judge. It is important to have both medical and scientific experts present their opinions on the various causes of asbestos-related diseases. It is not enough to show that the victim has mesothelioma; it must be shown how the asbestos defendant exposed the plaintiff to carcinogens and the reason smoking increased the risk of mesothelioma. Expert witness fees can make up a substantial portion of costs in 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 given case. We represent material suppliers, product manufactures, distributors and premises owners in asbestos cases in the federal and state courts across the United States. Our team of committed and experienced attorneys are well-versed both defensively and offensively in asbestos litigation. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.