Construction Site Accidents – Find a Lawyer

9 Feb

Tweet There are more than 7 million construction workers in this country alone. Every year there are more than 1,000 construction site fatalities, and hundreds of thousands of injuries – many are the direct result of safety violations. If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site accident, it is important [...]

Beryllium Accident Injuries – Find a Lawyer

8 Feb

Tweet The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified beryllium as a Category 1 carcinogen, and it has been found to cause cancer in both animals and humans. Chronic Berylliosis, is a rare and sometimes deadly disease found in as high as 6% of people who work with beryllium on a regular basis [...]

Hexavalent Chromium – Find a Lawyer

7 Feb

Tweet Hexavelnt Chromium can cause lung cancer, liver and kidney damage, and asthma. Workers who perform welding with chromium metals can damage the linings of their nose and throat as a result of inhalation. Nearly 8% of all stainless steel workers develop lung cancer as a result of hexavalent chromium exposure. As of 2008 the [...]

Welders Disease Accidents – Find a Lawyer

6 Feb

Tweet Welding Rod fumes contain the dangerous and deadly neurotoxin manganese that affects the brains ability to control your body’s motion. The sad reality is that individuals who have been exposed to this dangerous chemical are more susceptible to develop the symptoms of Parkinsons or manganism 20 years earlier in their life then normal. Exposure [...]

Silicosis – Find a Lawyer

5 Feb

Tweet Silicosis, also known as Potter’s Rot, is an occupational lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica, quartz, or slate causing inflammation and scarring of the upper lobes of the lungs. It is caused by long-term exposure, usually 10-20 years, and is marked by shortness of breath, fever, cough, and cyanosis (bluish skin caused [...]

Benlate Accident Injuries – Find a Lawyer

4 Feb

Tweet Benlate is a brand name of the chemical compound Benomyl, a fungicide introduced in 1968 by the DuPont Company. The product has stopped being manufactured by the DuPont Company in 2001, largely because of the high legal costs associated with litigations. The US Environmental Protection Agency named benomyl as a possible carcinogen, and the [...]

Benzene Accident Injuries – Find a Lawyer

3 Feb

Tweet The dedicated and experienced legal professionals associated with the American Justice Network are committed to fighting for your case and getting you the settlement that you are entitled to. We understand your situation and have a proven track record of legal results. Call us toll free today to speak with a lawyer who has [...]

Mold – Find a Lawyer

2 Feb

Tweet Mold exposure can cause allergic relations, asthma, fatigue, respiratory illness, and a myriad of other health related issues. Toxic mold is a common problem, and usually an invisible danger. If you or a loved one has been the victim of mold exposure in your home or workplace then you may be entitled to compensation. [...]

Asbestos & Mesothelioma – Find a Lawyer

1 Feb

Tweet Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. It is particularly difficult to diagnose because of a 30-50 year latency period. To understand its seriousness you need to only look at this fact: today, nearly half of all tort cases are related to asbestos & mesothelioma claims. If you or a [...]

Surgical Errors – Find a Lawyer

31 Jan

Tweet As we continue to make medical advances, the frequency of surgery in this country steeply rises – and as a result so does the incidents of surgical errors. A recent study found that in half of the cases where surgical errors were made, it was preventable. Examples of surgical error are: Misreading medical chart [...]