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Jill A. Rakauski, Frost Law Firm, PC Wisconsin’s highest court just handed asbestos victims and their families a decision that could matter for a long time, and I wanted to share with you why I feel it’s so important. In the case of Estate of Carol Lorbiecki v. Pabst Brewing Company, on April 15, 2026, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Pabst can be held liable under Wisconsin’s safe-place law for asbestos exposure suffered by a steamfitter who worked at the company’s Milwaukee brewery in the 1970s while[...]
From the Newsletter: But I Smoked…
Scott Frost shares his insights from our newsletter: Lung cancer often carries a kind of stigma that other illnesses don’t. After a diagnosis, people often say the same thing: “I guess this is my fault. I smoked.” That assumption can make people believe they don’t have any real options. But the reality is often more complicated than that. I recently wrote a short article answering the question: Is It Possible to File a Legal Claim for Lung Cancer If You Smoked? In it, I explain how asbestos exposure[...]
Truck Accident Injuries That Often Go Undiagnosed at the Scene
In the chaotic moments after a truck accident, most people focus on the twisted metal, the flashing lights, and the shock of what just happened. But when it comes to truck accident injuries, the most serious problems are not always visible right away. Commercial vehicle crashes involve enormous force due to the size and weight of tractor-trailers. Even if you walk away from the scene feeling okay, your body may still be dealing with hidden injuries. Many victims experience delayed symptoms after a truck accident in the hours[...]
From the Newsletter: While the Beaches Were Full
Scott Frost shares his insights from our newsletter: Over the past week, a lot of families have been coming back from spring break. Suitcases half-unpacked. Laundry piling up. Kids adjusting back to early alarms after a week of later nights. If you have children at home, you probably know the feeling. Getting back into the normal rhythm of work can take a little adjustment. In fact, some productivity experts say the shift from vacation mode back to work works best when people ease into it intentionally. But in[...]
How Truck Accident Cases Often Involve Multiple Liable Parties
A commercial truck crash is usually the end result of a whole chain of decisions, not just one driver making one bad move. That’s how truck accident cases often involve multiple liable parties. In a normal car wreck, liability may stay relatively narrow. In a trucking case, the picture can widen fast and start pulling in the motor carrier, the driver, the shipper, the cargo loader, the maintenance side, and sometimes even a broker or equipment manufacturer. That is what makes these cases so different. They are not[...]
From the Newsletter: The People Behind the Scenes
Scott Frost shares his insights from our newsletter: March was Women’s History Month, which tends to shine a light on historic figures and well-known milestones. Rosa Parks. Amelia Earhart. Helen Keller. These stories matter. But I’m often reminded of a different kind of strength — the kind that shows up quietly in difficult moments. In many of the cases we handle, that strength shows up in the people behind the scenes. The ones keeping track of appointments. Organizing medical records. Making sure nothing falls through the cracks, even[...]
From the Newsletter: Everyone Thinks They Know the Outcome
Scott Frost shares his insights from our newsletter: Whether you filled out a March Madness bracket this year or not, you’ve probably seen the same thing happen. A lot of brackets start out looking great… for about a day. That’s usually how it goes. Office pools start forming, productivity dips a little, and suddenly everyone becomes a college basketball expert. People start studying the matchups. They compare stats, debate upset picks, and talk themselves into the sleeper team that’s “definitely” making a run. By the time the bracket[...]
How to Document Your Injuries and Damages After a Truck Accident
Despite all its fortifications, an SUV is no match in a collision with a semi-truck. The result is often catastrophic for the vehicle and any occupant. It is even worse with smaller sedans. When that trucking accident is caused by the truck driver’s negligence, you’re entitled to have all your medical bills and car replacement costs paid for by the trucking company’s insurance carrier. Before you get that settlement check, you have to prove your case. An experienced Long Beach truck accident lawyer is in the best position[...]
New Cancer Vaccine Initiatives Bring Hope, but Some Risks Remain
The nightmare scenario for anyone getting test results from a doctor is to hear the word “cancer.” That one word triggers anxiety and uncertainty. The hope is that the cancer has been caught early and the treatment to eradicate it will be effective. For many cancer patients, chemotherapy and radiation are the prescribed types of treatment. Unfortunately, the insidious nature of cancer is that once it has been detected in the body, it might be removed or put in remission, but there is always the risk of it[...]
The Impact of Delayed Mesothelioma Diagnosis on Legal Claims
Mesothelioma is one of the most serious diseases associated with asbestos exposure. Many people live with vague symptoms for months or years before doctors identify the true cause. By the time the condition is diagnosed, patients and their families are often already facing overwhelming medical and financial stress. A delayed mesothelioma diagnosis can also create uncertainty about legal rights. People frequently ask whether they can still file a claim if their illness was discovered long after the exposure occurred. Others wonder whether a misdiagnosis may have affected their[...]