Asbestos/Mesothelioma

In cases involving negligence, the jury often sides with the victim. However, there are some cases in Ohio when the corporation sues the alleged victims and wins. Recently, several asbestos cases have become well known and have ended with surprising outcomes. The...

Asbestos has been found in multiple roofing materials handled by workers in Ohio and the wider United States, which has led to an unknown number of serious injuries and premature deaths. If you or a loved one have been exposed to, and injured by, asbestos, you might...

Asbestos is a group of six minerals that have proven highly fire-resistant. Due to this property, asbestos was long-valued in the construction industry and used as part of many building materials. For instance, asbestos was once used in ceilings, siding, insulation,...

Sharon Jennings finally got her day in court. Her claim was filed just before the pandemic struck, shutting down courtrooms across the country. After a long wait, a jury awarded her a $10,657,189 verdict against the company responsible for her husband’s tragic death....

We know that secondary smoke from cigarettes can cause cancer. We also know that third-hand exposure, exposure to the chemicals from smoking that are on a smoker’s clothing and furniture, is also dangerous. A recent case dug into whether the same held true with...

Although many people are aware that are closely related, you may be unaware that you can still be exposed to asbestos in your Ohio home. This is especially true if you live in an older home. Today, most building products do not contain asbestos and those that do must...

Asbestos related cancers are often aggressive. In advanced cases, surgery and chemotherapy to treat the cancer may not be an option. In these situations, the patient may struggle to find a medical treatment plan to help them beat the cancer. A recent medical...

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that causes tumors on the lining of the lungs, heart and stomach. It makes up 0.3% of cancer cases, or 3,000 per year, but it can be the deadliest in Cleveland, Ohio, and nationwide. Symptoms Mesothelioma symptoms differ based on...

Along with other people here in Ohio and elsewhere, if you have used over-the-counter acid reduction medications regularly, then you may currently have some questions regarding their use. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration began announcing recalls of these...