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Why Mesothelioma Claims Are Often Filed Late in NC
It’s common for people in North Carolina to wait a long time before filing a mesothelioma claim. This type of illness can show up years after someone was first exposed to asbestos. For many, it’s not until decades later that symptoms appear and connect back to an earlier job or location. Even so, mesothelioma compensation in NC is still possible in many of these cases. Delays can happen for all…
Important Questions To Ask An Injury Attorney
After an accident, you should seek medical attention and consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. However, there are many attorneys, and some may be better suited to your case than others. What is the best way to determine which lawyer is the best fit for your case? What can you expect from your case? Are you even entitled to compensation? Make sure you ask the…
Having a Registered nurse as part of your legal team can be very beneficial
Not every personal injury law firm employs a registered nurse, but at King Law Firm, our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline Cusick Crawford, is an integral part of our team and a valuable resource for our clients. What Is the Role of the Law Firm Nurse? Although our nurse does not treat clients, she is often integral to their physical and legal recovery. Meet our Registered Nurse and Attorney, Caroline…
Railroad Asbestos Exposure Dangers
Many people diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Certain jobs carry a higher risk of asbestos exposure, including working as a brake mechanic or railroad worker. For example, you may be vulnerable to railroad asbestos exposure dangers daily in several ways. Asbestos fibers may be inhaled from working in the railroad industry, where you often handle asbestos products and materials such as: Thermal system insulation Roofing…
Railroad Exhaust Exposure Dangers
Generally, railroads contain conditions that may expose railroad workers to health hazards such as diesel exhaust fumes and asbestos from exhaling it in brakes, insulations, locomotives, and even in rail cars. Specifically, railroad exhaust exposure has a harmful health impact on railroad workers, putting them at risk for cancer, such as colon cancer and lung diseases like mesothelioma. In fact, a 2019 study on diesel exhaust and lung function found…