Should I Consider a Clinical Trial in the Treatment of My Malignant Mesothelioma? Most doctors agree that clinical trials are of paramount importance in the search for a cure for malignant mesothelioma. Scientific consensus is that conventional therapies presently are not curative of the disease. It takes years for new therapies to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States. As a result, clinical trials are a chance for patients [...]

SAN FRANCISCO FLEET WEEK 2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The AsbestosLegalCenter.org is proud to represent our Naval Veterans in their ongoing fight against asbestos related diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. We are forever thankful for and Naval Veterans service and sacrifice, and encourage everyone to come honor and celebrate our active service military and Veterans, at San Francisco’s 2011 Fleet Week! Below is the 2011 Fleet Week Schedule for San Francisco. Thursday, October 6, [...]

Hundreds of former mechanics and auto shop employees are known to have developed mesothelioma after working on auto equipment, specfically brakes, clutches and gaskets, which contained the most common form of the mineral — chrysotile, or white, asbestos. Many have sued auto manufacturers and parts makers, litigation that reflects the unceasing burden of asbestos disease in the United States. “What we’re seeing now are auto mechanics, body shop workers, and assembly line workers, who are [...]

Below are some fun facts about the history behind Labor Day: 1. Labor Day is Canadian Export to the United States. Most Americans consider Labor Day a uniquely American experience, but in all reality, Labor Day originated in Canada. Stemming from 1870’s labor disputes in Toronto, in 1872 a parade was held in support of a strike against the 58 hour workweek. As a result, 24 union leaders who were responsible for organizing the event [...]

San Francisco, CA:  Asbestos Legal Center founding partner, Michael Mandelbrot announced the news today, that the firm has passed the $100 million dollar mark in compensation obtained on behalf of mesothelioma victims. “The Asbestos Legal Center is proud to continue its commitment to fighting for justice on behalf of mesothelioma patients and their families, and all others affected by asbestos related diseases”, Mr. Mandelbrot commented from his San Francisco office. The Asbestos Legal Center, with [...]

ASBESTOSLEGALCENTER.ORG CALL ON STATE LEGISLATORS AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER 26, MESOTHELIOMA AWARENESS DAY IN CALIFORNIA. August 22, 2011 – San Francisco, CA.  Today, AsbestosLegalCenter.org called upon state legislators, and California Governor Jerry Brown, to declare September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day in California. “The data now exists, that for over twenty years California has ranked first in the nation, with respect the number of deaths caused by Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by [...]

The Asbestos Legal Center is proud to share this Safety Bulletin from OSHA with the general public, regarding asbestos-automotive brake and clutch repair work. SHIB 07-26-2006 Purpose OSHA is issuing this Safety and Health Information Bulletin to inform employees and employers in the automotive brake repair industry of the precautions that must be taken when working with automotive brakes and clutches containing asbestos. In the case of do-it-yourselfers*, OSHA does not have jurisdiction, and OSHA [...]

FRESNO, Calif. Trucks filled with PCBs, benzene, and asbestos continue to pass within three miles of Kettleman City on their way to one of the country’s biggest toxic landfills, where they’re treated, stored or buried. That dump and another one, in Buttonwillow, are in the state’s sprawling Central Valley, while the third is to the south, just outside the hamlet of Westmorland. A federal suit filed in Fresno, Calif., last week by a community groups [...]

1. What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. 2. How Can Asbestos Affect A Person’s Health? From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and shipyards, we know that breathing [...]

1. What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. 2. How Can Asbestos Affect A Person’s Health? From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and shipyards, we know that breathing [...]