Victim of Mesothelioma Awarded $325 Million from Johnson & Johnson by New York Jury

Victim of Mesothelioma Awarded $325 Million from Johnson & Johnson by New York Jury A state jury in New York has ordered Johnson & Johnson pay Donna Olson $300 million in punitive damages. Although this is not the first lawsuit the company has faced related to such disease, it is one of the highest verdicts in three years to be handed down in a series of mesothelioma lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson. Not only did Olson receive compensation for punitive damages, but she was also awarded $20 million for pain and suffering in addition to the $5 million awarded to...

04 June

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Study Shows That Radiotherapy Before Mesothelioma Surgery Extends Survival

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Study Shows That Radiotherapy Before Mesothelioma Surgery Extends Survival Recent studies have shown that radiotherapy before mesothelioma surgery can help improve survival rates. This type of cancer is very rare according to the American Cancer Society. In the United States, only about 3,000 cases have been reported. The life expectancy following diagnosis is approximately one year. The prognosis is predominantly affected by the type of cell and stage of cancer. There are also a plethora of other factors that affect prognosis such as exposure, history, age, and gender. For many years, scientists have studied mesothelioma patient’s previous medical records to receive...

25 May

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Could Asbestos Be The Cause Of My Disease? Asbestos Exposure & Cancer in 2019

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Could Asbestos Be The Cause Of My Disease? Asbestos Exposure & Cancer in 2019

Could Asbestos Be The Cause Of My Disease? A person who has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma must have facts that would show prior exposure to asbestos in order to file a lawsuit. Usually, the person attempting to file a claim, is their own best source, being able to recall the times and places of when they were in contact with asbestos-containing products. However it can be difficult to recall places and times you were around asbestos, or you may not have even been aware. There are many different ways to be exposed to asbestos. You can be...

13 April

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Asbestos Laws in West Virginia

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West Virginia Mesothelioma Attorney A Goldberg, Persky & White West Virginia mesothelioma attorney can help anyone diagnosed with mesothelioma get the compensation they deserve. West Virginia is one of the many states which had heavy mining and industries which exposed thousands of workers to asbestos. The main health risk of being exposed to asbestos is the development of mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos-containing products were used in steel mills, railroads, power plants, oil refineries, and other industries throughout West Virginia. Between the years of 1999 and 2013, West Virginia’s asbestos-related death rate was nine...

25 January

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What is Stage 4 Mesothelioma?

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What is Stage 4 Mesothelioma? Stage 4 Mesothelioma is the final stage of mesothelioma. There are four stages of Pleural Mesothelioma. The fourth stage is the most severe because there are not many treatments to help. The treatments that are used can only help decrease some pain and help with a situation like breathing difficulties. The ultimate goal for a patient with stage 4 is to improve their contentment; since the mesothelioma has typically progressed through the body at this stage. Stage 4 Pleural Mesothelioma Info The advancement of cancer is determined by how much it has spread throughout the body. This...