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Monday, August 16th, 2010
If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, then among the range of emotions and thoughts that you are undoubtedly wrestling with is the question “Who is responsible for this?” The answer to that question may very well take you back a few decades.
Until the last few decades, mesothelioma was considered a very rare cancer. Over the past few decades, however, mesothelioma diagnoses have increased at an alarming rate. Experts believe that the reason for the increase in people diagnosed with mesothelioma is a combination of better diagnostics and the fact that mesothelioma has an extremely long latency period – sometimes as long as 40 or 50 years. While mesothelioma was once considered a rare form of cancer, its main cause has been known since the turn of the century.
As many as 80-90% of all occurrences of mesothelioma cancer are thought to be the result of exposure to asbestos. As far back as the early 1900’s, doctors noticed a link between patients that had worked around asbestos and early deaths due to cancer of the lungs. For years, the link between asbestos and cancer was kept as quiet as possible due in large part to the fact that so many industries were dependant on asbestos laden materials for their livelihood. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber mined from the earth. It was favored by many industries because it is strong, flexible, and resistant to heat, chemicals and electrical conditions. Asbestos was used in over 3000 products that spanned many different industries. Asbestos was turned into a woven form for use in the textile industry, mixed with a binder to make cement products and widely used as insulation for decades. You could also find asbestos in the automotive industry in the making of breaks and even in shipbuilding by the U.S. Navy.
Because of its long incubation period, many of the workers that were employed in industries that regularly used asbestos products in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s are just now developing symptoms or being diagnosed with mesothelioma. The way asbestos causes mesothelioma is rather simple. Anywhere that asbestos products are being used tends to have asbestos particles in the air. Workers then inhale the asbestos particles. These particles, over time, attach to the mesothelium – a sac of sorts that covers and protects many of out internal organs. As the years pass, those particles begin to change the cells of the mesothelium. As the cells change, they divide and turn into cancerous cells. This process frequently takes place over 20 to 30 years but can take as long as 50 years or more. There is no cure for mesothelioma and the cost of care can be extremely expensive. So who is responsible?
According to California personal injury lawyer Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates, under the laws of negligence in the State of California, it may be that the manufacturers of the products used or even the employers that were using the products may be responsible. Unlike most personal injury negligence cases, in the case of negligence caused by the use of asbestos, the plaintiff may still file a lawsuit despite that fact that the exposure to the asbestos was decades ago. California law essentially starts the statute of limitations running when you suffer from a disability as a result of the exposure or should have known you were suffering a disability as a result of the exposure. California has taken into account the long latency period of asbestos damage and allowed a mechanism for victims of asbestos exposure to be justly compensated.
If you think that your mesothelioma may be the result of exposure to asbestos in the workplace, contact California personal injury attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates for a free and detailed evaluation of your situation at 1-800-300-0001 or visit him online at www.ledgerlaw.com.
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Once things settle down after a car accident, one of the first things an accident victim starts to think about is who is going to pay for all the damages to her car, her physical injuries, time off work and the emotional trauma of the accident. Along with those questions, a victim generally begins to think about whether she should deal with the insurance company herself or hire a car accident attorney to represent her in her car accident case. Every car accident is different, every victim is different and every situation different as well. Having said that, California car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates offers the following top ten reasons why you should consider hiring a car accident attorney to represent you instead of going it alone.
1. Money. Studies show that car accident victims that are represented by an attorney receive higher settlements than those that represent themselves. One major insurance company’s own internal study showed that for claims under $15,000 the victims that had representation received, on average, more than twice as much in total settlement awards than those that did not have representation.
2. Guidance. From where to find a car rental company that will work with you to a doctor, a car accident attorney can help.
3. Less stress. The accident was bad enough, why not let a car accident attorney deal with the aftermath so you can heal?
4. Protection. Many victims think they can handle the insurance company without jeopardizing their claim only to find out that something they said may cost them dearly. Your car accident attorney will talk for you so you don’t have to worry about that.
5. Knowledge. The bottom line is that your car accident attorney knows how to handle claims like yours. He understands the law and how to make it work for you.
6. Experience. A car accident attorney has years of experience dealing with insurance companies and courts. Let that experience work for you.
7. Peace of mind. Even if you think you can handle the case yourself, give yourself the peace of mind to know that someone else is handling all the details – and that they are responsible for handling them the right way.
8. A Voice. You may be surprised how often you will need your car accident attorney to speak on your behalf throughout the process. From talking to your employer to negotiating with the insurance company, your car accident attorney will act as your voice throughout your case.
9. Support. You car accident attorney has helped many people in your situation and has a wealth of resources that may be able to help you at his disposal.
10. The big guns. If your case does not settle outside of court then you know you have the “big guns” behind you and ready to take your case to trial to get you the compensation you deserve.
If you have been the victim in a California car accident, please feel free to contact car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 for a free detailed evaluation or visit him online at www.ledgerlaw.com.
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
All of us have been on the road at some point in time with the big trucks. Sharing the road with semis is something that all of us accept if we spend any time at all on America’s highways. Trucks are still one of America’s main forms of transportation for commercial good and products. Without them, and the drivers that are willing to pass their days over the road, we would not have the variety of produce, meats, clothing and household goods that we enjoy today. The truth is that we are dependant on these rolling behemoths to bring us the goods and products that we use every day. What do who know though about who is driving these trucks and whether or not they are taking required safety precautions? What happens when one of the drivers pushes their body too far – past the point at which the body must rest?
The fact is that each year truck accidents kill over 5,000 people and injure another 150,000 on America’s highways. According to one report, one in every four multiple-vehicle accident involves a large truck. Large trucks are involved in vehicular accidents twice as often as passenger vehicles resulting in over 800 drivers of large trucks dying each year. Despite the stringent requirements for obtaining a commercial driver license, it appears as though truck drivers are still involved in a disproportionate number of accidents each year. Commercial truck drier’s are required to complete a rigorous hands on training school as well as pass background checks, drug test, driving tests and written tests before they can obtain a commercial driver license. So why are these highly trained and screened drivers still getting into accidents?
One of the leading causes of truck driver accident is fatigue. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is charged with overseeing large trucks on American roadways. The FMCSA tells us that in recent years, as many as 750 people were killed and another 20,000 injured as a direct result of driver fatigue. Long hours on the road can take its toll on a driver. Although the federal government has set strict regulations regarding the number of hours a driver can spend on the road, drivers continue to reach the point where fatigue takes over and they loose control for that split second-just long enough to cause an accident. In a passenger vehicle, if you start to lose control you can generally gain back the control rather easily if you react quickly enough. In a large truck, however, once you start to lose control getting it back may be impossible due to the sheer size and weight of the truck. As a result, thousands of Americans are injured or killed each year due to the negligence of a driver that was simply too tired to drive.
Whether the driver himself made the decision to keep on truckin’ or whether his employer was pushing him on, the bottom line is that if you were involved in an accident with one of these “kings of the road” and you believe that accident may have been caused by fatigue, then you may be entitled to compensation for any injuries that you suffered. Contact the California truck accident law firm of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or visit them online for more information at www.ledgerlaw.com.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
For the millions of people in America now suffering with mesothelioma cancer, the question of whether or not they have a valid lawsuit and what it may be worth surfaces. Hearing a diagnosis of cancer is traumatic under any circumstances. Hearing that you may have planted the seeds for that cancer decades ago simply by doing your job is devastating news. That, however, is exactly what has happened too many of the mesothelioma cancer victims in the United States.
Estimates vary, but even conservative estimates put the number of mesothelioma cases that are caused by previous exposure to asbestos at 80%. Some experts put that percentage as high as 90%. Mesothelioma was once considered a vary rare form of cancer. .In people afflicted with mesothelioma, malignant cancer cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that protects and covers many of the body’s internal organs. Scientists and doctors believe that when someone is exposed to asbestos dust particles, these particles are breathed in and subsequently enter the lungs. Years, even decades, later, those particles can cause the cells of the mesothelium to become abnormal and eventually lead to mesothelioma cancer.
If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, you may be entitled to receive compensation for the injuries you have suffered as a result of the cancer. Under the California laws of negligence, if someone that had a duty of care to you breaches that duty and causes injuries, then you may be entitled to compensation. In the case of asbestos related mesothelioma, if you once worked in any of the numerous industries that used asbestos, then your employer or the manufacturer of the products that contained the asbestos could be responsible for your injuries. According to California mesothelioma lawyer Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates, under a California personal injury lawsuit such as an asbestos related mesothelioma case, the victim may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages. “Damages” is a legal term that is used to refer to injuries. Economic damages generally include things that have a quantifiable numerical value such as medical bills or time lost from work due to the illness. Non-economic damages are what many people think of as pain and suffering. In addition, under some circumstances, punitive damages can be awarded when the judge believes that the defendant’s actions (or inactions) were particularly egregious and that the defendant acted with malice. California courts have led the way with some of the highest mesothelioma awards in the country and judges have not shied away from awarding punitive damages as part of those awards.
If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, seek the advice of an experienced California mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible. While the statute of limitations for asbestos cases does not require that a lawsuit be filed shortly after exposure as many other personal injury cases require, it does require that you file a lawsuit within a short time after you have been diagnosed. For a free and confidential detailed evaluation of your mesothelioma case, contact the mesothelioma firm of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or visit them on the Internet at www.ledgerlaw.com.
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Sunday, May 30th, 2010
Many people have heard the term Mesothelioma, but generally only those that have affected by it have any real idea what it is. Mesothelioma is a relatively rare type of cancer. In people afflicted with mesothelioma, malignant cancer cells are found in the mesothelium. So what is the mesothelium and how does one get mesothelioma?
The mesothelium is a membrane, or protective sac, that covers and protects the majority of the body’s internal organs. The mesothelium has two layers so that one layer is directly around the organ it is protecting and the other forms a sac around the first layer. The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that is released between the two layers which allows moving organs such as the beating heart or expanding lungs to glide easily against adjacent structures. The mesothelium can be referred to by different names depending on where in the body it is located. The peritoneum is the mesothelial tissue that covers most organs found in the abdominal cavity while the pleura surrounds the lungs and lines the walls of the chest cavity for example.
Mesothelioma – or cancer of the mesothelium – happens when the cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and start to divide put of control. When that happens, they begin to invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Not only can they damage nearby tissues and organs, but when cancer cells metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body they can cause damage their as well.
Mesothelioma was once thought of as an extremely rare type of cancer. Over the last 20 years, the reported incidences of mesothelioma have increased at an alarming rate. Working with, or exposure to, asbestos is the largest risk factor for developing mesothelioma. Estimates are that 70-80% of the reported cases of mesothelioma can be traced back to extended exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a has been used in many industries including flooring products, brake linings, roof shingles, cement, insulation, textiles and many others. When these products are being manufactured, small particles of asbestos may escape into the air and then be swallowed by unsuspecting employees. Once these particles enter your lungs, they can increase your risk of developing mesothelioma.
Asbestos has been widely used in the United States for over 100 years in the manufacture of different products. The potential link between asbestos and cancer has been known for over 50 years, but regulations were not put in place to protect workers until recently. Now, the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) sets very strict guidelines for how much asbestos a worker can be exposed to. While that may help those that work in asbestos industries at the moment, there were thousands, maybe millions, that were exposed to asbestos before those rules and regulations were put into place. Worst of all, family members of workers in an asbestos industry could have also been exposed to the cancer causing asbestos and are also at risk for developing mesothelioma.
If you, or a loved one, worked in an industry that used asbestos, or believe that you were exposed to asbestos for any other reason, consult a physician for a thorough examination. The actual symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear for as long as 50 years after exposure takes place. Only a physician can diagnose mesothelioma but the sooner you are diagnosed the better your chances of beating the disease.
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you and your family have suffered as a result of exposure to asbestos. To find out more about your legal options, contact the mesothelioma law firm of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or visit them online at www.ledgerlaw.com.
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
If you have been injured in a car accident in San Diego and the accident was not your fault, then you are probably wondering what legal options you have and what to do next. A car accident can be a physically and emotionally trying time. It is completely normal to feel confused, frustrated and overwhelmed right after a car accident says personal injury attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates in California.
If you have suffered serious injuries, then you may still be in the hospital attempting to recover and wondering what to do next. Even if your injuries didn’t require a prolonged hospital stay, you may still be asking yourself how you are going to handle picking up the pieces after your car accident. You may have physical and emotional injuries that need time to heal. What about your job? How can you take the time to attend to your injuries without losing your job or at least losing the income from your job? Who is going to fix your vehicle and how can you pay for it? Should you talk to a personal injury lawyer about filing a lawsuit? How can you find a personal injury lawyer that will guide you through the legal process? These are all valid questions that most people wrestle with after a car accident.
According to personal injury lawyer Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates in California, there are a number of critical steps that you should take after being involved in a car accident. The first, and most important, thing you should do is seek medical advice. If you were not transported to a hospital directly from the scene of the accident then take yourself there or have a complete exam done by your family physician as soon as possible. Many people think that they were not physically injured in a car accident only to discover days later that they have internal injuries, neurological injuries or whiplash injuries that may not be symptomatic for the first day or two. All of these injuries can be serious and can produce lifelong complications so it is of the utmost importance that you receive a thorough exam within the first 24 hours after a car accident. You should also notify your employer about the accident and give them some idea of when you think you will be returning to work. If the accident wasn’t your fault, then the other driver will be responsible for reimbursing you for all the time that you loose from work. This includes the time offer right after the accident as well as time spent at doctor visits or therapy down the road. The other driver will also be responsible for paying for any damages that your vehicle suffered as a result of the accident according to personal injury lawyer Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates.
A car accident can have tragic consequences, but if the accident was not your fault, then you should not have to pay the price – literally and figuratively. The best thing that you can do for yourself is to consult with a San Diego County personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The legal system can be difficult to navigate, but with an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side you can make it through. For a confidential evaluation of your car accident case, contact personal injury lawyer Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or visit him online at www.ledgerlaw.com
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Friday, March 12th, 2010
If you live or work in the Los Angeles area, then you know how frustrating the traffic can be and how often accidents happen on the area’s freeways. Yet another example of how quickly a pile-up can occur happened on the afternoon of March 10, 2010. According to news reports in the Press Telegram, the accident took place in the northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway near Pacific Coast Highway. It appears as if a Coca-Cola van collided with a Caltrans van. That then caused a chain-reaction with another Caltrans truck and an SUV. The exact cause of the initial collision between the Coca-Cola van and the Caltrans van is unclear at this time. As a result of this multiple vehicle accident, six people were injured. Two of the victims were critically injured and were transported to area hospitals. The other four victims suffered less serious injuries – but were injured nonetheless.
As the investigation is still underway to determine the exact cause of the accident, it is difficult to say who will ultimately be responsible for compensating the victims, according to personal injury lawyer Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates in California. From the reports that are available at this time, it appears as thought the Coca-Cola van precipitated the accident. If that is ultimately determined to be the cause, then both the driver of the truck and his employer – Coca-Cola – may be held liable for compensating the victims for any injuries that they suffered. In a multiple vehicle accident, you frequently have more than one party that is negligent. It may take law enforcement days, or weeks, to determine the chain of events that led to all four vehicles being involved in the crash. After that, each party’s negligence, or lack thereof, will have to be determined. It may be that the Coca-Cola van was wholly responsible for the accident. However it may also be that one of the other drivers also contributed to the cause of the accident. Under the laws of negligence in the State of California, more than one person, or entity, can share the blame for an accident.
After it has been determined how the accident happened, then the victims can begin the process of seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, damage to their vehicles and pain and suffering caused by the accident. If the driver of the Coca-Cola van was negligent, then the victims may be able to seek compensation from him individually as well as from his employer – Coca-Cola. The laws of negligence are very complicated and case specific; however it is sometimes the case that an employer can be liable for the negligent acts of his employee. If that is the case in this accident, then the victims will be able to recover damages from Coca-Cola for their injuries.
If you have been involved in an auto accident, seek the advice of an experienced California personal injury lawyer immediately. Time is of the essence in personal injury lawsuits and the sooner you seek legal advice the better position you will be in. If you would like your case evaluated by an experienced California personal injury lawyer, feel free to contact Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates at his toll-free number 1-800-300-0001 or visit his website at www.ledgerlaw.com
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