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When a trial is about to begin, it's commonplace for prospective jurors to be called in and, in addition to completing a written questionnaire, be subjected to additional questioning to confirm that they are indeed fair and unbiased, according to the American Bar Association's discussion of voir dire. Attorneys Scott L. Frost and Paul C. Cook recently issued a position paper in which they commented on the importance of examining jurors for bias against large verdicts during the voir dire process. The commentary originally appeared in the Asbestos[...]
Filing a Mesothelioma Claim After the Death of a Loved One
Mesothelioma is a rare, incurable cancer. When someone dies of mesothelioma, that person’s surviving family members – anywhere in the United States – may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit and recover compensation with help from a California mesothelioma attorney. The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Wrongful death lawsuits arising from mesothelioma fatalities name those parties who may be responsible for a loved one’s asbestos exposure – usually product manufacturers and/or suppliers – as defendants. What steps can your family take to[...]
Can NEC Cause Problems Later in Life?
NEC – necrotizing enterocolitis – strikes preterm and premature infants. Research indicates that commercially manufactured infant formulas are directly tied to NEC. When an infant develops NEC, that infant’s parents should have a discussion about their rights and options promptly – from anywhere in the United States – with a California product liability attorney. What is necrotizing enterocolitis? What are the symptoms, and what makes NEC so dangerous? What are the long-term effects of NEC? And how will a necrotizing enterocolitis lawyer help families with a child who[...]
Why Semi-Trucks Roll Over and What Happens After
Commercial motor vehicles are a regular fixture on California roads, highways, and interstates. Whether delivering food items to the grocery store or transporting consumer goods out of state, we rely on the services provided by semi-truck and long-haul drivers. Sharing the road with a semi-truck can be dangerous, though. Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) like semi-trucks are much larger and heavier than the typical passenger vehicle, and their significant height makes them prone to rolling or toppling over. The reasons why semi-trucks roll over can vary, and at Frost[...]
Understand Your Rights About Heart Attacks in Public Places
A heart attack is a serious medical event that always requires prompt and timely treatment. So what happens when a cardiac event occurs outside the confines of a fully-staffed hospital? When there are only minutes on the line, waiting for an ambulance to arrive isn’t always enough. The presence of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, office buildings, gyms, and other buildings and public spaces can be lifesaving. However, far too often, these devices are missing, inoperable, or stored in inaccessible locations. If you or a loved one[...]
Is There a Deadline for Filing a Mesothelioma Claim?
Exposure to asbestos is the single known cause of mesothelioma, a rare, incurable cancer. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, schedule a consultation at once – from anywhere in the United States – to discuss your rights with a California mesothelioma lawyer. What Causes Mesothelioma? Even with restrictions on asbestos, roughly 3,000 mesothelioma cases are diagnosed every year in this nation. The U.S. Labor Department estimates that more than a million people who work in construction and related fields are at risk for mesothelioma after asbestos exposure[...]
Why Is Mesothelioma So Deadly?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), claimed the lives of 8 million Americans between 1999 and 2015. Another report published by the CDC in 2022 chronicled how the malignant mesothelioma fatalities among women, in particular, have steadily increased over the past two decades. It was 489 per 1 million females in 1999, and, as of 2020, it has increased to 614 per 1 million women. One of the reasons why mesothelioma[...]
Do You Need a Lawyer Who Focuses on Mesothelioma Cases?
Have you been diagnosed With mesothelioma? If you or a member of your family has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or is diagnosed with mesothelioma in the future, you must seek legal assistance as rapidly as you can by calling – from any state in the nation – the law offices of a mesothelioma attorney. What are mesothelioma’s symptoms, causes, and effects? What is the deadline for filing an injury claim to seek compensation, and what steps will you have to take? Keep reading this brief discussion of mesothelioma[...]
How is NEC Diagnosed, and How Do You Prove It Was Caused by Baby Formula?
Baby formula manufacturers are being sued by parents across the United States over claims that certain baby formula products cause newborn babies, and especially premature newborns, to develop NEC – necrotizing enterocolitis. If your own child develops necrotizing enterocolitis, discuss your family’s rights as quickly as possible with a California product liability lawyer. (more…)
Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson’s Bankruptcy Attempt To Deny Paying Lawsuits
Talcum powder is a common ingredient used in a wide variety of products, including body and baby powders, cosmetics, and soaps. Made from the mineral talc, scientists and industry leaders have long known of the connection between products containing contaminated talcum powder and certain cancers. The threat does not come from the talc itself but rather from contamination with other dangerous substances, such as asbestos. Companies that continued to manufacture products using contaminated talcum powder despite knowing the risks to consumers can (and should) be held legally liable[...]