Merlin Olsen dies of mesothelioma

by Administrator 12. March 2010 15:46

Merlin Olsen, one of the strongest NFL players in history, died of mesothelioma cancer on March 11, 2010 at the age of 69.

An NFL Hall of Famer, televison actor and comedian lost his battle with mesothelioma, which his family claims he developed from exposure to asbestos. His family thinks that it was during his acting career that he was exposed to asbestos and led to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that is caused by asbestos materials being lodged in a person's lung.

In December 2009, his family filed suit against multiple companies, including NBC studios. Olsen also claimed that he was exposed to asbestos during his younger years working as a manual laborer after school.

 If you or someone you love has been developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease after being exposed to asbestos on the job, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955.

Man sues for work-related mesothelioma

by Administrator 5. March 2010 19:46

A former trucker, machinist and janitor is filing a suit that claims he developed work-related mesothelioma from various jobs throughout his career.

He claims that any of the postions and jobs that he had during his career could have exposed him to asbestos. He worked in these fields between 1963 and 1996. Asbestos was a commonly used material during this time and it was used in an array of manufacturing and automotive fields. Asbestos was used to keep materials from being exposed to high temperatures. Asbestos is directly linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.

If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

Asbestos found at Iowa cleanup site

by Administrator 26. February 2010 17:28

In Maquoketa, Iowa, a fire tore through the downtown area two years ago. The cleanup of the site has been postponed again due to asbestos findings.

The city is in the process of finding a contractor to remove the asbestos contaminated debris. The city is also trying to find signatures to preserve the historic value of the area. The also need to get signatures from the US Environmental Protection Agency, which provided a $200,000 grant for the cleanup. The city will decide on the contractor soon so the process can begin. Abestos exposure it the primary cause of mesothelioma, a rare form cancer.

If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos and been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-242-2874.

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Jury Awards Woman $17 Million in Asbestos Verdict

by Administrator 15. February 2010 18:23

A jury awarded a woman $17.87 million to a woman who has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

The woman was a secretary at Union Asbestos and Rubber Co in the 1960s. She is claiming that she was exposed to asbestos during her time working there. She also claims that the company knew the dangers of exposure to asbestos and failed to warn the employees. Eposure to asbestos is the primary cause for mesthelioma.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.

Arizona Man Files Mesothelioma Suit

by Administrator 5. February 2010 18:19

A woman is seeking compensation for damages after her husband was diagnosed and died of mesothelioma.

The woman claims that her husband contracted mesothelioma on the job. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is contracted from breathing in asbestos particles. His wife says that he could have contracted mesothelioma from any of his workplaces in his 40-year career. He worked as a reliability engineer, teacher, instructor,and clerk.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling  800-781-3955.

 

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