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The freeways in Southern California are notorious for heavy congestion. Long Beach is no exception in this respect. Whether you're traveling along State Route or Interstate 710, the Long Beach Freeway, or surface streets, you're bound to encounter your fair share of large trucks. The reason why this is the case is because, according to the Port of Long Beach, it's one of a small handful of ports in the U.S. that is adequately equipped to receive large water vessels from around the world. Given how your chances[...]
What Are the Most Common Truck Driver Violations?
We see large trucks around us every day, whether on city roads making local deliveries or on the interstate transporting cargo across the country. They drive long hours and often push themselves too hard to meet deadlines, which, in turn, can lead them to make poor decisions while operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Truck drivers operate vehicles that are much larger and heavier than the other vehicles on the road around them. When these drivers choose to violate road laws or make dangerous shortcuts while driving, it can[...]
How Long Does Chemo Prolong Life in Lung Cancer Patients?
“It’s cancer.” No one ever wants to hear these two words from their doctor, and yet the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 238,340 new lung cancer diagnoses in 2023 alone. There are also expected to be approximately 127,070 lung cancer deaths. Depending on the stage and advancement of a diagnosis, lung cancer may be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, or any combination of these. If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is important to work closely with your oncologist and pulmonologist[...]
How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets rules or guidelines that truck drivers must follow. One such set of rules is hours of service regulations. These rules dictate how long truckers can spend on the road operating their 18-wheelers before being required to take a rest break. These mandatory rest periods exist because federal regulators have found that truckers who receive inadequate rest are more likely to become involved in accidents due to fatigue. Knowing how many hours a truck driver can drive is key if you[...]
What Is a Lesion on the Lung?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the nation. So if your doctor tells you that you have a lesion on your lung, it’s natural to be worried. But what exactly is a lesion on the lung? And does it always mean cancer? A lesion on the lung may also be referred to as a: Lung nodule Pulmonary nodule Pulmonary lesion Solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) Lung spot White spot on the lung Coin lesion Lung shadow (more…)
Who Is Eligible to File an NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) Lawsuit?
NEC – necrotizing enterocolitis – is a life-threatening illness that almost exclusively affects premature infants. The mortality rate is about fifty percent. If your child has developed NEC, speak immediately about your family’s options with a California product liability lawyer. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a bacterial infection that causes intestinal tissue decay and inflammation. It may also cause peritonitis and sepsis. Typically, necrotizing enterocolitis develops at three to twelve days of age, but it may emerge days or even weeks later. (more…)
Updates on the NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits
Is your child a victim of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)? Most of the victims of necrotizing enterocolitis, also known as NEC, are premature infants. Because commercial infant formula products have been directly linked to NEC, if your own child has developed NEC, you should consult at once with a California product liability attorney. For several years, the manufacturers of baby formula products have been targeted with lawsuits – filed by parents in a number of states – which claim that particular baby formula products are a direct cause of[...]
Frost Law Firm Helps Return Verdict of $40.7M for Family of Mesothelioma Victim
On August 30, 2023, an unanimous jury returned a verdict of $40,750,000 on behalf of Bruce Torgerson and his family in Cook County, Illinois, against the only defendant, John Crane, before the Honorable Judge Bridget Mitchell. Plaintiff Annette Beneville, the daughter of the decedent Bruce Torgerson, claimed that Bruce Torgerson developed malignant pleural mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos from John Crane Inc. asbestos-containing gaskets and packing. Plaintiff claimed that his exposure to John Crane Inc.’s asbestos-containing packing and gaskets was a substantial factor in causing[...]
What Benefits Are Available for Those With Mesothelioma?
The victims of mesothelioma and their loved ones, from anywhere in the United States, should arrange at once to discuss their rights – including their right to compensation and benefits – with a mesothelioma lawyer. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Victims have the right to be compensated by the party responsible for their asbestos exposure. However, you’ll need an attorney’s help to recover the compensation and benefits that you’re entitled to by the law. What compensation and benefits are available to asbestos victims and[...]
The Ongoing Risk of Asbestos in Cosmetic Talc
Last year, our law firm reported on the connection between talcum powder and mesothelioma. In short, talc—a naturally-occurring mineral used in many cosmetic and personal care products—has been linked to the development of mesothelioma and other illnesses in users. Talc itself isn’t the main problem. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, is often found in the same excavation sites from which talc is sourced. The American Cancer Society recognizes that, while asbestos-free talc has not been conclusively linked to cancer, asbestos-containing talc can and does cause cancer. Because of where[...]