What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that generally affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or the surrounding tissues. It is generally accepted that mesothelioma is only caused by asbestos fibers. The lungs and other internal organs are protected by a...
Many people think that asbestos is banned, however, many products that contain asbestos are still imported into the United States. In 1989, there was a ban on asbestos implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency. Although the court can ban new uses of the material, there...
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects between 2000 to 3000 people per year with an average survival rate of only one year. Following a diagnosis, a patient usually exhibits symptoms such as shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and weight loss. While the physical...
Asbestos In Your home “DANGER: CONTAINS ASBESTOS, A KNOWN CARCINOGEN” the sign on your drywall reads, or rather it would in a perfect world. In a perfect world, that sign wouldn’t be needed, nor would there be asbestos in your home. Unfortunately, asbestos can be found...
Baggett McCall Obtains A Speedy Multi-Million Dollar Settlement for Lake Charles Mesothelioma Victim Jeff Gaughan of Baggett McCall obtained a multi-million dollar mesothelioma settlement for a long-time worker at Lake Charles area refining and chemical plants who had contracted malignant mesothelioma resulting from asbestos exposure on...
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, McCall, Burgess, Watson & Gaughan, LLC we have extensive experience representing asbestos exposure victims and...
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs and most commonly develops because of exposure to asbestos. High levels of repeated exposure that can occur on a job site can be quite dangerous and lead to severe...
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...
Regardless of the nature of your industry or profession, the responsibility of ensuring that you work in a healthy and safe environment must be a top priority for yourself and your employer. Perhaps one of the biggest dangers that employees face, and that employers fail...
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...
