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Michigan Asbestos & Mesothelioma News

01 July
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Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations by State

Posted by Goldberg, Persky & White P.C.
in Asbestos & Mesothelioma News, Michigan Asbestos & Mesothelioma News
Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations by State

Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations by State Mesothelioma Statute of limitations refers to the timeframe from diagnosis or in some instances death that a mesothelioma patient or their family has to file a legal claim for compensation. Statutes of limitations vary in each State. An experienced GPW mesothelioma lawyer can advise you regarding the statute of limitations in your particular case and insure that your legal right to file a claim against the responsible asbestos products manufacturers is preserved. How Long Do You Have to File a Claim? Statute of limitation is a law which allows you to file a claim within a specific...

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11 June
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What Is An Asbestos Trust Fund?

Posted by Goldberg, Persky & White P.C.
in Asbestos & Mesothelioma News, Michigan Asbestos & Mesothelioma News
What Is An Asbestos Trust Fund?

What Is An Asbestos Trust Fund? So the big question, what is an asbestos trust fund? In a nervous effort to escape massive legal consequences, many large corporations that manufactured asbestos related products have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In an effort to ensure that victims of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma receive some compensation, the United States Congress has determined that these corporations must establish an asbestos trust fund if they would like to file for bankruptcy in order to protect their assets. These trust funds ensure that future victims will be able to get some financial compensation for...

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30 May
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5 Research Breakthroughs Mesothelioma Patients Should Know

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5 Research Breakthroughs Mesothelioma Patients Should Know  New mesothelioma treatment options are very valuable to those diagnosed with mesothelioma. Scientists around the world are striving to develop more effective treatment options for mesothelioma. The asbestos-related cancer has a five-year survival rate of less than 10 percent. Most patients live around one year after diagnosis. A Mesothelioma lawyer can be very valuable to those diagnosed with mesothelioma. Developing better treatments to control the cancer is necessary. Researchers are working on a number of options. Some of these options involve new immunotherapy drugs, innovative methods of drug delivery and different combinations of treatments. This research is being...

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07 March
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Comprehending Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment

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Comprehending Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Mesothelioma cancer treatment is complex. Where the physicians attempt to treat the patient with drugs, is referred to as chemotherapy. As mesothelioma cancer is an unusual illness, minimal information is readily available relating to the results of various drugs on patients. Adriamycm, (doxorubicin), Cytoxan, (cyclophosphamide), 5-fluorouracil and 5-azacytidine are a few of the drugs that have actually revealed great outcomes and a reaction rate of 0 to 35 % when tried out on mesothelioma cancer patients. Some other reliable drugs for mesothelioma cancer treatment are cisplatin, high dosage methotrexate, interferon, anthracycline analogues and vinblastine. The National Cancer...

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27 February
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Statement by Mid-Michigan Asbestos Disease Victims in Opposition to HB 5456

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Two weeks ago a bill HB 5456 titled Asbestos Claim Transparency, drafted by the National Chamber of Commerce and out of state Asbestos companies was pushed into Michigan through their lobbyists. Michigan’s Commanders Group (Congressionally Chartered Veterans Organizations) filed their resolution in opposition to the bill. The group includes American Legion, American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Marine Corps League, noncommissioned officers association, Polish American Veterans, order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam veterans of America, paralyzed Veterans of America, and the veterans of foreign wars. Michigan’s first responders through the fire fighters union have filed...

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