Attorney Michael Throneberry has been selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
How to Gather Evidence for Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have the right to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against parties responsible for your asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma lawsuits require compelling evidence of asbestos exposure to hold negligent parties accountable. Unfortunately, gathering such evidence can be challenging due to the disease’s long latency period.…
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do next. While seeking immediate medical care should be your priority, understanding your legal rights is crucial. This is not just about seeking justice…
How to File a Veterans’ Mesothelioma Claim: Step-by-Step Guide
Mesothelioma mainly develops as a result of asbestos exposure, and many veterans in all branches of service, including the military, especially in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, were unfortunately heavily exposed to asbestos. If you are a veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may qualify for monthly tax-free benefits…
Rhode Island Court Upholds Mesothelioma Victim’s Claims Against Johnson & Johnson Subsidiaries
For purposes of this article, the claimants in this case will be referred to as S.S and B.S. In a recent court decision, a Rhode Island judge ruled in favor of two plaintiffs, S.S. and B.S., a couple pursuing justice against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in a mesothelioma lawsuit. S.S.,…
Judge Denies Crosby Valve’s Attempt to Avoid Mesothelioma Lawsuit
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as T.W. and his wife as J.W. In a recent court decision, a judge denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment and allowed a widow to proceed with her mesothelioma wrongful death claim. After J.W.’s…
Contractor’s Negligence in Harlem Construction Puts Workers and Residents at Risk of Mesothelioma
In a troubling case that sheds light on the consequences of negligence, a New Jersey contractor pleaded guilty to endangering the lives of workers and residents by releasing asbestos in an East Harlem, New York neighborhood. The contractor, Jose Correa, released the dangerous substance during a construction project in the…
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do next. While seeking immediate medical care should be your priority, understanding your legal rights is crucial. This is not just about seeking justice…
Mesothelioma Widow Manages to Return Foster Wheeler Lawsuit to Local Courts
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma widow, in this case, will be referred to as E.M. and her late husband as R.M. In a recent legal development, a widow convinced a federal judge to return her lawsuit to local courts, defeating the defendant’s attempt to shift the case to…
Tips for Celebrating the Holidays With Mesothelioma
There are many reasons to look forward to the holidays. The holidays are a time for loved ones to get together to enjoy traditions and create cherished memories. It is a time to give and receive gifts and eat delicious meals. However, for mesothelioma patients, the holiday season can bring…