Long term chemical exposure poses a threat to millions of workers across many different occupations around the country. In fact, according to the CDC, an estimated 13 million people are at risk for illness caused by long or short-term, negligent chemical exposure. In the past...
Petroleum is a naturally occurring fossil fuel which means it exists largely in the machines we use in everyday life. However, with the greater use of petroleum products in certain areas, there is the risk of excessive petroleum exposure. For occupations surrounding heavy machinery and...
Whether a victim was harmed by an occupational disease due to chemical exposure, corporate negligence or any other occupational hazard, the suffering and resulting expenses can be devastating. At [baggett] we have extensive experience representing asbestos exposure victims and their families after a Mesothelioma, Asbestosis,...
From: HarrisMartin's Asbestos Publication www.harrismartin.com Louisiana Trial Court Judge Awards $7 Million at Conclusion of Take-Home Asbestos Exposure Trial NATCHITOCHES, La. –– A Louisiana judge has awarded $7 million to the surviving family members of a woman who allegedly developed mesothelioma as a result of take-home asbestos exposure....
Many people associate asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits with late-night TV commercials and might not take them seriously, but Jeffrey T. Gaughan considers these cases among his most difficult. As an attorney at the Lake Charles-based law firm Baggett McCall, Gaughan deals with them on a regular basis because...
There are several aspects to consider when finding the best mesothelioma attorney to represent your case - from understanding what mesothelioma is and how it affects you, to understanding your attorney's practice areas and experience handling these cases. Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that...
Contact from chemical exposure can be dangerous and lead to bodily harm that can cause an array of negative health effects. How the exposure to these chemicals affect your body can vary based on length of exposure and how sensitive you are to the chemical....
