Mesothelioma & Asbestos

The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030.

Industrial Accidents

Work related injuries harm up to 14 million people annually, with harms including traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, burns, and electrocutions. Around 20,000 to 60,000 workers die each year from accidents, toxins, and violence at their jobs.

Product Defects

Millions of consumers and workers are injured each year because of defective products. Defects can occur when a product is designed poorly, when a product is manufactured in a manner that differs from the intended design, or when the product does not contain proper warnings or instructions. Defects can occur in automobiles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, construction equipment, toys, and other goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Between 1.5 and 2 million elderly reside in nursing home facilities, with studies revealing that 44% have suffered some form of abuse. Many believe the actual number of residents suffering abuse is much higher. Neglect and abuse may result in serious emotional, physical, and financial harm

Our Experience

Paul & Hanley’s legal team has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

Chrysotile Asbestos

Chrysotile is an asbestiform sub-group within the serpentine group of minerals. There are three known species of chrysotile: clinochrysotile, orthochrysotile and parachrysotile. The chemical formulae for the three are the same: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4. Chrysotile varies in color from gray-white to golden yellow to green. It has a hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs Hardness Scale which makes it a relatively soft mineral. The three varieties form the fibrous members of the serpentine group and have been extensively mined as asbestos.

Chrysotile is one of the most common forms of asbestos used commercially. The asbestos industry has been loathe to stop selling chrysotile, going so far as to argue that chrysotile is not harmless. Of course, government and scientific agencies disagree, finding that all asbestos fibers can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Click on the video to access "Chrysotile Kills," a video slide presentation identifying the position of government and scientific agencies.

Mesothelioma Related Resources

Chrysotile Asbestos is the Main Cause of Pleural Mesothelioma

9 Questions and Answers on Chrysotile and Health