Sentences with phrase «on asbestos»

And most of the early sampling was focused on asbestos because people got it fixed in their minds that asbestos was the big hazard.

While Silver said he spent several hours each week evaluating potential cases for the firm, prosecutors said he did no work on the asbestos cases.

And most of the early sampling was focused on asbestos because we thought that asbestos was the big hazard.

We have decades of experience focusing on asbestos law and fighting to get victims and their families the compensation they deserve.

Our firm has been gathering evidence on asbestos sites since 1979.

In addition, we advise companies on asbestos regulatory requirements and best practices for mitigating risk of asbestos exposure in products and at facilities.

We also advise clients on asbestos risk management considerations, regulatory standards, and changes to the law that could impact how they conduct business.

Duties include conducting field sampling activities on asbestos, lead - based paint projects.

Washington — Negotiations that could lead to stricter federal controls on asbestos in school buildings are scheduled to begin this week, as the Environmental Protection Agency and a union representing school - maintenance employees attempt to settle a lawsuit over the issue.

He has been a fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and has given many lectures and talks on asbestos compensation to doctors, nurse specialists and coroner's officers.

In fact, SILVER did no such work on the asbestos cases and obtained those referrals to Weitz & Luxenberg based on his corrupt arrangement with Dr. Taub.

Events are being hosted nationally by these Trade Unions, along with publications such as the Hazards Magazine regularly presenting editorial on asbestos as well as hosting events to advise their readers and members of the requirements and of the risk from asbestos.

This notwithstanding, a conversation with anyone involved in the business of advising schools on their asbestos management will tell you that the head teacher is ultimately accountable.

He champions the work of a man named John Bridle, who has described himself as «the world's foremost authority on asbestos science» (4).

Goldberg Segalla's Asbestos Case Tracker provides updates on asbestos litigation with summaries of — and access to — the latest court decisions, legislative updates, and other developments from across the country.

A senior solicitor, Michael, is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and has given many lectures and talks on asbestos compensation to doctors, nurse specialists and coroner's officers.

Contrary to popular belief there is no ban on asbestos in the United States.

One needs to look no further than U.S. Bankruptcy Judge George Hodges» Garlock Sealing Technologies decision in a Charlotte federal court last year or the recent resignation of NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, in light of his indictment on asbestos fraud charges, to begin to understand the degree of fraud and abuse that exits in asbestos litigation and trusts -LSB-...]

One needs to look no further than U.S. Bankruptcy Judge George Hodges» Garlock Sealing Technologies decision in a Charlotte federal court last year or the recent resignation of NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, in light of his indictment on asbestos fraud charges, to begin to understand the degree of fraud and abuse that exits in asbestos litigation and trusts claims, a system with very limited oversight and transparency.

A recent Telegraph article on Asbestos claims arising from a landmark legal decision of Sienkiewicz v Greif and Knowsley MBC v Willmore is a case in point.

Thetford Mines in Quebec, which scores the lowest, was built on asbestos mining.

He was also a speaker for the National Academy of Disability Physicians on asbestos disabilities; a speaker at the Midwest Insulation Contractors Association annual meeting about asbestos hazards; a speaker at multiple trade union training meetings about asbestos; and a speaker at national meetings of asbestos plaintiffs lawyers.

Silver asked Taub to refer cancer patients through him to Weitz & Luxenberg, where court papers say Silver got a 33 percent cut of the firm's earnings on any asbestos cases he brought in.

Crews demolishing the former Jesuit retreat house were told they can only work on asbestos abatement after residents filed complaints with the city that work continued despite an earlier stop order, according to the Department of Buildings.

SILVER did no legal work whatsoever on these asbestos cases, his sole role having been to use his official position and access to state funds to induce Dr. Taub to provide him with these lucrative referrals.

Because I come from a background of journalism and because I recently co-authored a book on asbestos, I have been in contact with an unusually large number of reporters attempting to write on this topic.

In addition, it is suggested that pins and staples are not used on asbestos because it can result in the «release of dangerous fibres that cause mesothelioma many years after exposure».

The decision comes on the heels of a two - year debate between the agency, the Congress, and interest groups over the epa's failure to act on asbestos regulations.

They've historically been rushed, land costs are expensive, and — as our report on asbestos safety in free schools story shows — in their haste to get them opened the government sometimes cuts safety corners that it later pays dearly for.

In my opinion, Biden's stance on the asbestos bill was the right one to take and nothing in any of these stories suggests any legal wrongdoing by the Democratic vice presidential candidate.

If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma in New Orleans, you may be entitled to compensation based on asbestos exposure.

Of every dollar spent on asbestos litigation, the study concludes, 42 cents went to claimants, 31 cents went to defense costs and 27 cents went to plaintiffs» lawyers and other related costs.

Baron & Budd's asbestos litigation lawyers were among the first in the country to take on an asbestos - related case, more than 40 years ago, and our dedication to helping mesothelioma victims has only increased over the years.

In the course of his representation of asbestos - related plaintiffs, John has defended or taken more than 200 depositions of the nation's top medical authorities on asbestos disease, including scientists, pathologists, epidemiologists, radiologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, oncologists, and certified Industrial Hygienists.

Education J.D. cum laude, University of South Carolina School of Law, 1998 B.S., Syracuse University, 1983 Associations Public Justice Foundation, President Elect American Association for Justice, Chair — Committee on Asbestos Education American Bar As...

The Second World War and the shipbuilding boom that followed opened up a vast array of construction workers to the use of asbestos; the building trade, boilermakers and heavy industry fell on asbestos as the new wonder material.

The difficulty arises when the injury or disease is progressive, such as repetitive lifting, or where the onset of the disease is some time after the cause of the same, such as mesothelioma consequent on asbestos exposure.

Focuses exclusively on asbestos - related disease cases and has been handling asbestos litigation for over 20 years.

COVER LETTER: Respectfully Yours, Donna N. Roye - Morton Responsible for accurately performing a retrospective, concurrent and special claims reviews / audits on asbestos claims presented for payment before the various DCPF trusts.

(bet we could have found info on our asbestos tile pretty quickly there!)

The goal of ADAO is to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure, prevent asbestos diseases through education, advocate for a global ban on asbestos and offer support for mesothelioma patients, caregivers and families.