Asbestos removal can be crushing burden on small towns ™

The expense of dealing with asbestos contamination safely and legally can cripple a rural small town budget. Vacant buildings become dangerous as they decay, but the expense of renovating or even demolishing such buildings is often beyond the community’s resources. Small towns face the additional difficulties and expense of being far from certified contractors with the technical knowledge to perform asbestos removal legally, as well as from landfills that are qualified and prepared to handle asbestos. In one small town, a contractor had already begun demolition of a building when state inspectors discovered asbestos, and the cost of cleaning up and removing the asbestos in this one building was more than the town’s entire annual budget. State and federal funding to assist such cleanups is limited and does not begin to cover the need. The high cost and lack of resources leads some property owners to ignore the law and the health risk by tearing down or renovating structures without using proper asbestos removal procedures. These individuals face little risk of being caught and fined for their actions, but they could face developing an asbestos-related cancer, such as mesothelioma, many years in the future.
For the full story, go to http://www.denverpost.com/
From:http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/2007/10/17/asbestos-removal-can-be-crushing-burden-on-small-towns/

Flood water cleanup at Redlands, California city offices delayed by evidence of asbestos and mold™

Flood water cleanup at Redlands City Hall did not find e-coli contamination, but it did find evidence of mold and asbestos that must be contained and removed before the city offices can be reopened. An industrial hygienist found no problem in the water, but cleanup crews found mold behind some walls and asbestos in the Fire Department administration offices. Further evaluation will be done before cleanup work can be completed and the offices reopened.
For the full story, go to http://www.dailybulletin.com
From:http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/2007/10/18/flood-water-cleanup-at-redlands-california-city-offices-delayed-by-evidence-of-asbestos-and-mold/

Atlantic City's Sands Casino Hotel was blown up before a festive crowd despite neighbors' asbestos fears™

Atlantic City’s Sands Casino Hotel exploded last night before an audience of approximately 100,000. Fireworks led up to the detonation, all orchestrated as a tourist event. Earlier in the day, a judge denied a neighboring hotel owner’s request for an injunction because the hotel owner was concerned that there might be health and safety risks attached to the implosion. He claimed that the owners of the Sands hotel did not sufficiently answer questions about possible exposure to asbestos caused by the demolition. He sought evidence that precautions were being taken to prevent the public from being exposed to asbestos, PCBs or lead. Community members had complained that the construction area was not watered down sufficiently and consistently, and heavy dust was escaping even before the explosion. Representatives of the Sands Hotel claimed that all hazardous materials had already been removed. An environmental consultant wrote to New Jersey’s governor that the explosion would create an enormous dust cloud that could contain asbestos. The demolition did create an enormous dust cloud that blew inland from the site. The Sands hotel was demolished to clear the way for a $1.5 billion resort.
For the full story, go to http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
from:http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/2007/10/19/atlantic-citys-sands-casino-hotel-was-blown-up-before-a-festive-crowd-despite-neighbors-asbestos-fears/

Clapper Patti Schweizer & Mason Mesothelioma Attorneys serving clients in San Diego California

We are California mesothelioma attorneys with years of success recovering millions for San Diego mesothelioma patients and their families. Because San Diego has been such a hub of activity for the United States Navy, many people who were exposed to asbestos at San Diego ship repair facilities and Naval bases have been afflicted with mesothelioma.
Our attorneys have been representing mesothelioma patients for 25 years.
We have obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and jury awards for our clients in asbestos lawsuits.
San Diego sites where our clients have worked include the 32nd Street Naval Base, North Island Naval Air Station, Campbell Industries Shipyard, San Diego Marine Shipyard, Triple A Shipyard, National Steel Shipyard, San Diego County Courthouse, the San Diego County Jail, San Diego Juvenile Courthouse Complex, San Diego County Mental Health Center, University of San Diego Hospital, San Diego Health Services Complex, among many others. We have a vast library of information about these and many other San Diego sites, that includes information about the types and brands of asbestos products used at each location. We represent mesothelioma patients and their families. Mesothelioma is a very serious form of cancer, and families who have been touched by mesothelioma have many challenges ahead. Whatever treatment options a mesothelioma patient chooses, treatment is expensive. A mesothelioma diagnosis can often mean financial hardship without some kind of legal assistance. Our experienced asbestos attorneys can help provide fast compensation to San Diego area families impacted by mesothelioma. The financial resources we make available allow our clients to focus on fighting mesothelioma, beating the odds, and enjoying time with their loved ones.Every mesothelioma patient’s exposure to asbestos is different. Some, such as insulators, shipyard workers, or boilermakers, had jobs that obviously involved working with asbestos. However, many mesothelioma victims we have represented have not known how or when they were exposed to asbestos until our lawyers completed an extensive asbestos exposure investigation.
By getting to know each client as an individual, and by learning each client’s personal story of asbestos exposure, we can show which asbestos companies were responsible for causing the mesothelioma. As lawyers for people with mesothelioma we hold the asbestos industry accountable for the damage their asbestos products have done. Many people with mesothelioma who first contact us mistakenly believe the asbestos companies did not know their asbestos products caused cancer until the 1970's or 1980's. This is unfortunately not true. Documents our lawyers have obtained in litigation show that manufacturers of asbestos products knew the workers in their own factories were getting asbestos related lung cancer and mesothelioma from asbestos as early as the 1930's and 1940's, yet they hid this knowledge. It is a modern tragedy that most cases of mesothelioma and other asbestos cancers could and should have been prevented. While we cannot undo the harm that asbestos has caused, our mission as mesothelioma attorneys is to hold the wrongdoers accountable, and to recover the maximum compensation possible for our mesothelioma clients. Our lawyers represent not only people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, but also spouses, sons and daughters of people who have died from mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, please contact us as soon as possible. One of our lawyers will fly to your home within a few days. In most cases, you will not have to travel or even appear in court. Our lawyers will investigate your case, meet with you and take video depositions. You will not have to pay any attorneys’ fees unless we obtain a financial settlement for you. Call our toll-free number or fill out the contact form on this page to consult with an experienced asbestos lawyer at no cost about financial assistance available to mesothelioma patients.

from:http://www.sandiegomesotheliomalawfirm.com/

Mesothelioma Attorney

The mission of a mesothelioma attorney is to help obtain compensation for individuals with this life-threatening cancer. The vast majority of cases of mesothelioma are due to exposure to the carcinogenic mineral asbestos, which was used in thousands of products dating from the 1880s through 1989. Every mesothelioma attorney knows of the devastation that this cancer wreaks on patients and their families.
To discuss your case with an experienced mesothelioma attorney, click here.
from :http://www.asbestosnews.com/html/meso_attorney.html

Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney

Choosing a mesothelioma attorney to represent you in your lawsuit is a very personal decision. You should feel good about the people at the law firm that you deal with and be satisfied with any answers to your questions before you hire an attorney.
We invite you to consider Baron & Budd, P.C. We believe that you will be impressed by our experience, track record, reputation in the legal community, and the caring, friendly attention you will receive from our attorneys and staff.
When deciding to hire an attorney for any kind of legal service, you should feel confident that they have the experience and knowledge to represent you well. You might ask the following questions of attorneys who would represent you in an asbestos case:
-How long has your firm been handling this type of case?
-How many mesothelioma cases do you handle currently?
-How many mesothelioma cases have you handled?
-Will your law firm actually work on my case or will you refer my case to another law firm? If you are likely to refer my case elsewhere, what is the name of the law firm(s) that you might send my case to?
-How many cases like mine has your law firm actually taken to trial? What kind of verdicts have you obtained in such cases? Are these verdicts your law firm personally obtained? If another law firm obtained these results, what is the name of that firm?
-If you take a case to trial, will an attorney from your law firm actually be responsible for representing me at trial, or will you hire an attorney from outside your firm to handle the trial?
-In the event an appeal is necessary in my case, do you have lawyers at your firm who dedicate much of their time to appellate and legal issues work? What is your law firm’s track record for successfully handling appeals?
As one of the oldest and largest law firms of its kind in the country, Baron & Budd, P.C. has a lot of experience in representing victims of diseases caused by asbestos and other toxic substances. Your case will be assigned to a team of Baron & Budd attorneys and staff who will be responsible for your case from your initial contact with the firm to its completion. If, after an evaluation of your case, we feel your case would be better served if filed in a state where we do not practice or usually file cases, we might recommend a law firm in that state with experience in asbestos cases.
Also, because we are prepared to take any client’s meritorious case to trial, have lawyers who devote their practice to trial work, and have won several major trial victories, we believe that we are in a position to obtain an optimal outcome for our clients. Even if you prefer to settle out of court, a strong trial record helps a law firm negotiate a good recovery for its clients. Don’t be afraid to ask a potential law firm interested in your case about their trial record.
Baron & Budd has an appellate legal team with attorneys who devote their time to appeals, legal research, and briefing legal issues. The strength of our appellate team is reflected in our appellate legal victories.
If you would like to learn more about our law firm’s legal victories, attorneys, and news about our law firm’s accomplishments, we invite you to visit Baron & Budd’s Web Site
If you would like more information or have any questions about filing a lawsuit, you may contact the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. by filling out our Contact Us form, sending us an e-mail message at info@mesotheliomanews.com, or by calling us at 1-800-946-9646.
from:http://www.mesotheliomanews.com/legal/choosing-a-mesothelioma-attorney/

Important Questions to Ask When Selecting a Mesothelioma Attorney !

Question #1 to Ask When Selecting a Mesothelioma Attorney:
What is your personal experience in representing mesothelioma patients? Your goal is to find out how many cases the attorney has actually handled.
You also want to know: how many of these were settled, and how many of these went to trial? What were the results of each case?
You should ask the same questions about his or her law firm. You're goal is to find out about the firm -- is this an area the firm specializes in?
Question #2 to Ask When Selecting a Mesothelioma Attorney:
Next, you want to ask if the lawyer intends to actually handle your case him or herself. Many attorneys simply refer these cases to another law firm and receive part of the fee in exchange. This may not be in your best interest.
from:http://www.scambusters.org/mesothelioma-attorney.html