Firefighter Asbestos Exposure at Department Store Fire

LegalView Informs Readers of Potential Firefighter Asbestos Exposure at a Recent Department Store Fire

LegalView continues to inform readers of the most recent mesothelioma and asbestos news updates on its mesothelioma blog. A recent department store fire has nearly 60 firefighters worried about potential exposure to asbestos

Denver, CO - January 6, 2008 -- LegalView.com, the number one resource for everything legal on the Web, reported on mesothelioma blog that nearly 60 firefighters in a Connecticut town may have been exposed to asbestos after a recent department store fire.

Asbestos is a deadly substance that was used in the construction of homes, schools, government buildings and even in department stores or other commercial constructions. When individuals are exposed to asbestos fibers and asbestos dust they become at risk for mesothelioma cancer. Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that takes decades to reveal itself, by which time, it is often too late to offer treatment for the cancer. Many individuals who have worked in the construction, mining or shipyard industry have been associated with asbestos exposure. If you feel you or your loved one may be in danger of asbestos exposure it is important to seek help immediately. The sooner mesothelioma cancer is found the better the chance is of treating it. After consulting with a mesothelioma doctor, use LegalView's resources to reach a mesothelioma lawyer who may also be able to provide insight into the case.

The department store fire occurred in New Haven, Connecticut. Sixty firefighters had reportedly fought the fire for hours on end with air packs that lasted only 30 minutes. The blog reports that debris from the fire was sent to the Department of Public Health and several samples were found to have tested positive for asbestos. For individuals who feel they have been previously exposed to asbestos, it is important to contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney to receive a consultation.

LegalView offers other legal resources including finding information on traumatic brain injury accidents or an auto accident injury. Millions of Americans are affected by these tragic accidents each and every day and LegalView stands by those suffering from tragedy. LegalView also offers information on how to locate an experience all-terrain vehicle law firm who can provide assistance during a rollover accident.

About LegalView:

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Superior Mesothelioma Resource Site

In the course of managing www.legal-search-engine.com we have quite a few chances to see different legal and lawyer sites, and every once in a while I feel I need to either criticize or praise a site that deserves it. The site on mesothelioma that is offered by The Maune Raichle Law Firm is a class act and delivers on it's promise to provide mesothelioma information.

The first thing you notice when visiting the site at www.mesotheliomamedicine.com is that it's very artistic without being over done. There is a lot of empty space at the top of the page which conveys a feeling of power and richness. With most sites sites on mesothelioma law and lawyer sites in general you get a lot of images of lawyers, people, court houses, and so on. Since this site only has information on the topic of mesothelioma and the asbestos which causes it, the focus is on the clients and patients that contract this deadly form of lung cancer.

Highlights of the site are the easy navigation that is placed on the right site of the page where you would expect it to be, and it's mostly in the form of common questions.You can easily find information on what mesothelioma is, how people get it, how is it diagnosed, how is it treated, and other medical topics. This site also provides a free book you can order at no cost if you prefer to have something in print to read. This is a nice option for older patients that are not comfortable reading for long periods on the computer, or for someone that does not have access to a computer.

In addition to information that is specific to the state a patient may live in, there are also some videos that can be watched on the web site. If you are looking for information on mesothelioma, this law firm only handles those types of cases, so it is no wonder then that this site has not only a clear and sharp focus on the topic, but also a wide range of information and materials to choose from.

http://www.mesotheliomamedicine.com

 

 

Medical Malpractice and Catastrophic Injury Information Web Site

Hellmuth & Johnson Launches mymedicalcase.com; Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury Information Web Site

MINNEAPOLIS - February 20, 2008 - The law firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce the launch of www.mymedicalcase.com, a web resource focused exclusively on providing information and resources to individuals and families harmed by medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. This includes families of children with cerebral palsy or other birth injuries, and others who have been seriously injured as a result of malpractice or the negligence of others.

Lee R. Bissonette, the Chair of the firm's Medical Malpractice/Catastrophic Injury Team, has more than 25 years experience representing individuals and families living with the consequences of malpractice or devastating personal injury. Board Certified in Medical-Professional Liability from the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, Bissonette is licensed to practice in Minnesota and North Dakota. For more information, visit www.mymedicalcase.com.

About Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is a progressive law offering a range of legal services to meet both corporate and individual needs. Named among Minnesota's 50 largest law firms, Hellmuth & Johnson holds the highest possible Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell - the AV® Peer Review Rated designation. For more information, visit our firm at www.hjlawfirm.com or call (952) 941-4005.

Contacts

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A Credit Report Repair Service That Makes Sense

Bad credit can just kill you these days. Make a few mistakes, get behind on some payments, and you can kiss your good credit rating good-bye. At first maybe you don't care, after all what can you do? You work to get caught up as you can and in time you pay your bills and everything's fine, right. Well, not really.

Past credit problems can haunt you for years and make it hard to get a loan for a car, buy a home, or get a credit card at some reasonable rate. Want a 0% credit card like your friends have? That's not going to happen.

But there are places that can help people like you. I spent some time on the web site of a credit repair company called Ovation Inc. Of all the sites I looked at, there's was the most professional looking. And unlike most other site, they display the seal from the Better Business Bureau up near the top of their page and if you click on the link you will find it says "This company has been in business since 01/01/1976". I prefer to work with people that are experienced in what they do and that seems to be the case with Ovation.

I'm not going to try and cover all of what the site has to offer. I'll just say that they provide lots of information so you can fully understand the situation you put yourself in when you have bad credit and what steps are needed in the process of credit repair. One of the most impressive things was the chart that shows you how a low credit score can more than double the amount of interest you would have to pay for a $150k home mortgage over 30 years!

I just realized that this is not just a credit repair company, but an actual law firm as well. While that might scare off some people because they think it will be more expensive, they have a page where they post the costs for their services. They also say your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. With a monthly fee as low as $35, I don't think there's much to debate about if you need a professional credit report repair service.

Ovation Inc.
9310 Old Kings Road South
Jacksonville, FL 32257
866.639.3426
info@ovationlaw.com
www.ovationlaw.com

 

Court Decision Announced By Travelers Insurance

Travelers Announces Court Decision Regarding Statutory and Common Law Direct Actions

SAINT PAUL, Minn.- February 19, 2008 -The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has vacated the March 2006 decision of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York that had approved Travelers' previously announced settlements of statutory and common law asbestos-related direct action litigation.

The settlements are subject to final court approval of an order that enjoined further direct action litigation against certain Travelers entities. The Second Circuit's decision found that the court originally issuing that order did not have the jurisdiction to do so. Travelers is currently analyzing the Second Circuit's opinion to determine whether to pursue further appellate proceedings. In addition, other parties may seek further appellate review of the ruling.

Travelers will not make an adjustment to the level of its asbestos reserves as a result of the Second Circuit's decision. Accordingly, the decision does not impact Travelers' earnings.

Travelers would have preferred the finality afforded by the settlements and related injunction. However, since Travelers entered into the settlements, there have been court decisions upholding defenses similar to those asserted by Travelers in the common law direct action litigation. In addition, the asbestos litigation environment has improved generally over the past several years. As a result, Travelers' current outlook for the overall direct action litigation is more favorable than it was when Travelers entered into the settlements. If the Second Circuit's decision becomes final, the settlements will become voided and Travelers intends to litigate the direct action cases vigorously.

About Travelers

Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty insurance. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding our outlook for litigation and the impact of court decisions on our results. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward looking information. These risks and uncertainties include the fact that litigation, particularly complex litigation involving novel theories of liability, is inherently unpredictable and the establishment of reserves involves a high degree of judgment. For other risks and uncertainties, see "Risk Factors" in our latest Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

Contacts

The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Media:
Shane Boyd, 651-310-3846
or
Jennifer Wislocki, 860-277-7458
or
Institutional Investors:
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or
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or
Individual Investors:
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Children in Danger of Asbestos Exposure - Mesothelioma Warning Issued

Laboratory Tests Conclude Children in Danger of Asbestos Exposure - MAACenter Issues Mesothelioma Awareness Warning

A Consumer Interest Group Finds Cancer Causing Asbestos in Toys, Other Products

Syracuse, NY  -  January 3, 2008 -- Recent tests by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization have confirmed the presence of harmful levels of asbestos in many everyday products, including toys. The results have been surprising thus far, particularly because of the emergence of asbestos, which was banned by federal law nearly a quarter-century ago, within children's products. Some of the ADAO's findings have resulted in the removal of these products from store shelves, indicating an acknowledgment of the gravity of these product's health consequences.

Asbestos, when inhaled is extremely difficult for the body to break down, resulting in a sustained irritation within the body's internal structures. Children in particular, are at a specific risk because they are often less discriminatory about what products they may ingest or inhale. Once within a child's body, the asbestos inflammation may cause a harmful scar tissue over several years, ultimately leading to a terminal cancer, called mesothelioma.

Because the health complications that result from asbestos exposures take many years to manifest, a childhood exposure could potentially see a person develop mesothelioma in their twenties or thirties. Typically prognoses for mesothelioma are between 12 and 18 months, as the cancer slowly collapses the lungs and suffocates the patient. This and other health complications are the devastating consequences of an innocent childhood exposure to asbestos.

Asbestos exposures are not uncommon in occupational settings but the potential emergence of exposures in the household, and particularly among children are disturbing. Anything that contains at least one-percent asbestos is considered an asbestos-containing material and should be avoided

The Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center at has long been recognized as the web's leading resource for accurate and up to date information concerning mesothelioma, asbestos, and their health implications. In addition the MAAC is recognized as the leading source of information about mesothelioma treatment and features a live clinical trials database.

For further information please contact the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center.

Press Contact: Richard Ferring
Company Name: Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center
Phone: 315-436-7140
Website: http://www.maacenter.org

Mesothelioma Symptoms And Steps To Making A Diagnosis

I found another good mesothelioma video that is by an actual mesothelioma doctor. His name is Dr. Case and he talks about what the symptoms of mesothelioma are and what is needed to make a positive diagnosis of the disease. He uses mostly plain talk and is easy to understand. The video is part of a free video that is offered at http://www.mesodvd.com/.

 

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Mesothelioma Victims Get 9 Million Dollars

Jury Awards 9 Million Dollars to New York Mesothelioma Victims For Damages Caused By Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma Trial Attorneys Fight Against Asbestos Exposure In New York

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 4, 2008 -- On December 17, 2007, a New York City jury awarded a total of 9 million dollars to compensate two New York City mesothelioma victims and their wives for damages caused by asbestos exposure. The two cases (Rosenberg and Casale) were joined for a single trial before Justice Marcy S. Friedman, Supreme Court, New York County, located in downtown New York City. The mesothelioma law firm representing both families is Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP ("LPK") whom have represented New York families affected by mesothelioma for more than two decades. The jury verdicts in these cases are being viewed as ground-breaking by mesothelioma trial attorneys, as the verdicts were handed down against companies against whom no jury verdicts had ever been returned in the long history of asbestos exposure litigation in New York City.

The case of Joel and Sharon Rosenberg v. Alpha Wire Company, et. al, Index No. 106697/06 involved the asbestos exposure that Mr. Rosenberg sustained as the result of working as a life-long electrician in New York with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ("IBEW"), Local 3. Mr. Rosenberg started in the trade while still a teenager in 1960. He suffered asbestos exposure while working in New York as an electrician. Mesothelioma due to workplace asbestos exposure developed in Mr. Rosenberg from a variety of New York worksites including the Arthur Kill Powerhouse in Staten Island, the Vista Hotel in the Financial District, the Cross Bay Bridge and the Deutsche Bank Building. Mr. Rosenberg, sustained asbestos exposure in the workplace from a variety of sources including the cutting, sawing and skinning of wire and cable that was insulated with asbestos.

In the Rosenberg case, the New York jury returned a verdict in favor of the Rosenberg's against a manufacturer of asbestos-containing power cable. This represents the first verdict against a manufacturer of cable used in a commercial setting in the history of asbestos exposure litigation in New York. The jury awarded $3 million for Mr. Rosenberg's pain and suffering and $1 million to Mrs. Rosenberg for loss of services and society. Mr. Rosenberg developed mesothelioma during his retirement while living in New Jersey. He died at the age of sixty-four.

The Casale case (Joseph and Dolores Casale, Index No. 104299/06), involved the asbestos exposure of Mr. Casale during his career as a steam fitter (also known as pipe fitter) in New York. At the time, steamfitters were unknowingly endangered with asbestos exposure in their workplace due to asbestos being used on equipment such as valves, steam trap and boilers. While still a teenager Mr. Casale worked at shipyards, including the Brooklyn Navy Yard, as a member of the Local 638 Union. Mr. Casale continued in the same union and worked in the steam fitter trade at job sites in New York City throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Mr. Casale later moved to Florida but his mesothelioma diagnosis was linked to his asbestos exposure which occurred in New York. Mr. Casale was exposed to asbestos from various products including valves and steam traps, from both internal asbestos components and asbestos insulation that was applied to the products.

The jury awarded a total of 5 million dollars in the Casale case: 1.5 million for Mr. Casale's pain and suffering up to the date of the verdict; 1.5 million for Mr. Casale's future pain and suffering; 1 million for Mrs. Casale's loss of service and society up to the date of the verdict; and 1 million for Mrs. Casale's future loss of service and society.

In the Casale case, the New York jury returned a verdict in favor of the Casales against a manufacturer of valves, as well as a manufacturer of steam traps. This represents the first verdicts involving valves and steam traps in the history of asbestos exposure litigation in New York, and is reportedly the first asbestos verdict in the nation involving the use of steam traps.

Mr. Casale, who is living with mesothelioma at age of 66, testified at trial.

The LPK mesothelioma trial attorneys that obtained the verdicts in these cases were Jerome H. Block, Patrick J. Timmins and Holly C. Peterson.

These mesothelioma trial attorneys at LPK (the attorneys for the Rosenberg and Casale families) have won numerous other landmark jury verdicts in the course of more than 25 years of representing New York mesothelioma victims, including: the first ever asbestos verdict against the welding industry; the first ever asbestos verdict against the talc industry; the largest verdict in the nation against a manufacturer of Navy cable; and the largest verdicts in the nation against manufacturers of asbestos gaskets and packing. Mesothelioma trial attorneys at LPK have been recognized on the list of Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.

Although LPK's offices are located in New York and New Jersey, LPK represents families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure nationwide. For more information about this mesothelioma trial, LPK's mesothelioma trial attorneys, or for more information about mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, please call the mesothelioma attorneys at Levy, Phillips & Konigsberg LLP at 800-MESO-LAW or 212-605-6200, visit http://www.lpklaw.com/ or complete the email form on this page. You will also find informative medical and legal information about New York and New Jersey mesothelioma and asbestos exposure at www.nynjmesothelioma.com.

Press Contact: Jay Berkowitz
Company Name: Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP
Phone: 561-620-9121
Website: www.lpklaw.com

One Woman's Tragic Mesothelioma Diagnosis Tracked

LegalView Continues to Track Mesothelioma Information with Details of One Woman's Tragic Diagnosis

LegalView's newly updated mesothelioma blog highlights the latest jury verdicts and asbestos-related information including the story of one individual's tragic childhood asbestos exposure. A woman who, after years of hugging her father as he returned home from work each day as a dockyard worker, was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer just after her father died from the cancer.

Denver, CO - November 21, 2007 -- LegalView.com, the source for everything legal on the Web, continues to follow developments concerning the deadly cancer mesothelioma via its mesothelioma blog by tracking the story of a United Kingdom woman whose father recently died of mesothelioma. Even more unfortunate than the death of the woman's father was the news that she had been diagnosed with the cancer as a result of merely hugging her father each day as he arrived home from work. Philip Northmore was employed as a dockyard worker where he was exposed to asbestos over several years. Northmore died at the age of 68 just as his daughter, Debbie Brown, is diagnosed with mesothelioma as well. LegalView.com is proud to provide readers of its mesothelioma blog with updated information on Brown, who recently launched her own Web site, Mesothelioma and Me, to help victims of mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is a rare and often fatal disease in which victims often are unaware that they even suffer from the cancer until it is far too late for treatment. Mesothelioma is nearly always caused by exposure to asbestos, which is a fireproof building material that was used in structures such as schools, government buildings and homes. The asbestos fibers are inhaled and form cancerous cells on the interior of the lungs. Signs of the cancer take years, and in most cases, decades before becoming symptomatic in the body, at which time the success rate for treatments significantly decreases. Brown's case, in which she as a child merely hugged her father and breathed in the asbestos fibers found on his clothing, is one of many thousands of unfortunate individuals suffering from mesothelioma. LegalView is sympathetic to the needs of those enduring this deadly disease and therefore provides resources on finding a mesothelioma law firm via its mesothelioma information portal, alongside the mesothelioma blog.

LegalView's mesothelioma information portal can provide readers with details on treatments, various forms of the disease and information regarding attorney referral services particularly the best way to locate a mesothelioma lawyer.

In addition to the resources found at the mesothelioma site, LegalView offers a wide variety of practice areas on several legal issues affecting Americans each day. Such issues include details on finding brain injury attorney or where to find a Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis lawyer. LegalView also offers resources to locate legal advice for those who might need a construction accident law firm.

About LegalView:

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Personal Injury Lawyer Leader Among Female Attorneys

Carol L. Schlitt, New York Personal Injury Lawyer, Celebrates 21 Years as a Leader Among Female Attorneys

Carol L. Schlitt, a noted New York personal injury attorney, celebrates her 21st year as a leader in the male dominated legal profession. A past winner of the New York Municipal Attorney of the Year, Ms. Schlitt discusses her career as a lawyer and the challenges that she and all women face in the field.

Huntington, NY (PRWEB) September 13, 2007 -- Carol L. Schlitt has just celebrated her twenty-first year as an attorney and she remains a leader among female attorneys in New York. When Ms. Schlitt graduated from St. John's Law School in 1986, women attorneys had to swim against the tide of male dominance. The American Bar Association (ABA) reports that women comprised only 13 percent of all attorneys in 1985. Today, the ABA finds that women account for 29 percent of all attorneys and that number continues to climb.

"I can remember when I first ventured into a Bronx court room how it felt like the very definition of "an old boy's club," Ms. Schlitt recalled in a recent interview. "Most of the men were nice, though women had to work twice as hard and be twice as good to earn their respect." Ms. Schlitt smiles at the memory. "It helped that I knew sports; to this day, I remain a die-hard Mets and football Giants fan."

According to the ABA report, the legal profession remains a male-dominated world, even though women account for an increasingly large number of students in law school. "It is good to see more women entering the field, but we need to continue to push our way to the top of the profession," says Ms. Schlitt. "Too often, women are viewed as not aggressive enough, not serious or too emotional. It is wrong and it drives me crazy." Ms. Schlitt cites her own cases where she bested some of the City's best male attorneys. "I beat them not because I was a woman and they were men, I beat them because I did the better job on those cases."

After graduating from law school, Ms. Schlitt worked for the New York City Law Department (a.k.a. the Corporation Counsel). "We were the lawyers for the City of New York. I love New York and loved defending the City." She handled many of the City's largest and most famous cases and became an expert on motor vehicle cases. "They gave me responsibility for the Jackie Robinson Parkway because it was such a treacherous road and had so many accidents." While the City hired many female attorneys, all the senior positions went to men. "As a woman, you had to prove yourself over and over." Ms. Schlitt did well for her client and was named the New York Municipal Attorney of the Year by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.

Ms. Schlitt remains a leader in the field and a role model for female attorneys. She is well known in the courts and her verdicts have been cited in the press and earned as among the highest awards in New York City. "I started my own firm in 1998," she said, seeking a way to make more of a connection with her clients and to serve them better. "Maybe it's because I am a woman, but winning a big verdict is only part of the job. I enjoy the connections I make with my clients. I think the personal services, the relationships, matter just as much as the large awards."

Asked about the challenges of running her solo practice law firm (The Law Office of Carol L Schlitt), Ms. Schlitt said, "Like all businesswomen, I have to keep learning to keep up with changes in the law and the business world. And the technology keeps changing too, creating both challenges and opportunities." Her firm has a web site that both attracts and serves clients.

Like many women, Ms. Schlitt wears many hats. She is a noted trial attorney who specializes in personal injury law; she is a business woman, a mother of three boys and a wife. "All women struggle to find the balance between our careers, our families and our personal lives. It is never easy, but it is rewarding." Ms. Schlitt serves as a mentor to young female attorneys, offering advice and lending a helping hand such as well as volunteering her time as a moot court judge. "People gave me advice when I was young and starting out; I want to return the favor."

Asked if she thinks she can relax after all her years of success, Ms. Schlitt shakes her head. "I fight harder now than ever, not just for myself, not just to advance the cause of women attorneys, but because that's what I owe my clients." Given her success as a personal injury attorney, Carol Schlitt's fight seems to be paying off nicely.

About the Law Office of Carol L. Schlitt
The Law Office of Carol L. Schlitt specializes in personal injury law and accepts cases throughout New York City (Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens) and Long Island. She handles cases involving car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, wrongful death, construction and design flaws and other personal injury matters. Recognized as one of the premier personal injury attorneys in the New York metropolitan area, Ms. Schlitt has achieved one of the top ten verdicts in New York City and is a past winner of the Municipal Attorney of the Year award. For more information, please visit www.schlittlaw.com, call 1-800-660-1466 or e-mail carol(at)schlittlaw.com.

For more information on this release, contact Ms. Schlitt at 1-800-660-1466 or carol(at)schlittlaw.com.

Press Contact: CAROL SCHLITT
Company Name: Law Office of Carol L. Schlitt
Phone: 1-800-660-1466
Website: www.schlittlaw.com