Serving in the armed forces comes with substantial risk — even decades after retirement. Thousands of veterans have developed mesothelioma as a result of their asbestos exposure in the military, and millions more still face this threat. If you served your country in the Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Marines, or Air Force between the 1930s […]
In 2004, Mesothelioma Day was established to raise awareness about one of the most deadly and unrecognized forms of cancer. Over the past ten years, organizations have joined together to shed light on the devastating effects, and to raise money for life-saving treatments. As we approach Mesothelioma Day 2014, Ward Black Law and organizations all […]
Terms like asbestos cancer and mesothelioma often incite a state of distress. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you may be – like many – plagued with questions. Should you call an asbestos cancer lawyer? What is the outcome of a typical NC mesothelioma lawsuit? Do you even have reason […]
September 26 is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. While many people know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, few individuals know someone diagnosed with mesothelioma. Nevertheless, according to the American Cancer Society, roughly 3,000 people are diagnosed with this rare and aggressive form of cancer each year. At Ward Black Law, we have worked with hundreds […]
A $1 billion debate is happening in Charlotte, N.C., this week. Garlock Sealing Technologies is a global manufacturer of products known to contain asbestos. The dispute, occurring in federal bankruptcy court, is whether or not Garlock should continue to be held accountable for asbestos-related claims that will likely total $1.3 billion in the next few […]