Workplace Asbestos Exposure

More than 1.3 million U. S. construction workers are exposed to asbestos each year. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of malignant Mesothelioma before 2020.

Asbestos Exposure

Over 27 million people in the U. S. are at risk of developing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Asbestos manufactures knew of the long term dangers of asbestos exposure but chose to ignore or downplay the role asbestos played in many reported illnesses.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma

More than 10,000 Americans in the U. S. will be diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases each year. Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart and major organs of the body.

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. The 3 main treatments for Mesothelioma are: surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Asbestos Dust

Malignant Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos through ingestion or inhaling of microscopic asbestos fibers as small .3 microns. Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 10-40 years after first exposure.

Our Experience

The Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul 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.

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Personal Injury

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

Third-party injury cases are sometimes referred to as personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. “Personal injury” claims involve bodily harm caused by another. Claims may be based upon a number of different legal theories, including 

  • Negligence
  • Negligence Per Se
  • Product Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Workplace Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Intentional Tort/Battery
  • Dangerous Animals
Monetary recovery may be sought for a variety of losses, depending on the nature of the claim and where it is filed. Commonly, damages are sought for costs associated with medical care, lost earnings, and pain & suffering. If the defendant acted with malice, punitive damages also may be sought.  
 
If you or a loved one have suffered a personal injury, contact us for a free review of your case.  No case is too complex for our legal team. 
 
Negligence & Negligence Per Se
 
In general terms, negligence is a legal term describing another’s failure to use ordinary or reasonable care. What constitutes ordinary or reasonable care will be dictated by the specific circumstances of a case. Caselaw and statutes may direct particular duties of care for classes of persons (e.g., liquor store owners, nursing home facilities, minors). 
 
Negligence per se is a legal doctrine whereby actions are considered negligent when evidence establishes violation of a safety statute or regulation. States differ regarding the scope and application of this doctrine.
 
Medical Malpractice
 
Medical malpractice claims involve professional negligence by health care professionals.  In California, medical perfection is not the duty owed by physicians.  Instead, a health care professional’s conduct must be examined in comparison to similar members of the profession working in similar locations under similar circumstances. 
 
Damages for medical malpractice cases usually involve costs associated with medical bills and future treatment. Some states limit the amount of recovery that can be obtained from non-economic damages, such as pain & suffering.  
 
Intentional Tort/Battery
 
These claims involve intentional, non-consensual contact that is harmful or offensive. 
 
Dangerous Animals
 
In some jurisdictions, negligence claims are allowed based upon a claim that the defendant had reason to know his/her animal was vicious or prone to be dangerous. Certain states also have adopted “dog bite” statutes.

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