The History of Asbestos Litigation
While many believe that experts weren’t aware of asbestos’s hazards until the 1970s, the harsh truth is that scientists and manufacturers were aware of how deadly asbestos was back in the 1930s. It would be decades before Congress and lawmakers made moves to prohibit the use of asbestos, and it wasn’t until 2024 that the […]
Christian Luciano Santiago on WGN’s Let’s Get Legal
Christian Luciano Santiago was interviewed for WGN’s Let’s Get Legal podcast on February 15, 2025. Christian sat down with host Jon Hansen to discuss the danger posed by asbestos and how companies knowingly expose workers to it. They also delved into proper training and answered listener questions. Listen to the full podcast
From Miracle Mineral to Menace: The Complex History of Asbestos
The history of asbestos dates back to prehistoric times, but it wasn’t until the Industrial Age that it gained notoriety. In the early 1920s, its harmful effects were recognized, but it was already used in countless ways. Past and current products made of asbestos include insulation (pipe, block, and cement); fireproofing acoustical products; textile and […]
Understanding Third-Party Liability in Asbestos Cases
If a doctor has diagnosed you or a loved one with an asbestos-related illness, it is essential to understand the concept of third-party liability. Many individuals mistakenly believe they can only seek compensation from their employer. However, in many cases, other parties are also responsible for your injuries. Additionally, the person who was the victim […]
How Personal Injury Lawyers Prove Asbestos Exposure in Mesothelioma Cases
Dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis is overwhelming and emotionally draining. In addition to the physical and emotional toll, you must prove numerous things to win a mesothelioma case. If you are the victim of asbestos exposure, there is a presumption that it is the cause of your mesothelioma because there is no other reason why […]
Trades and Asbestos: A History of Exposure
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was first identified in a Greek quarry 4,500 years ago. Initially celebrated for its remarkable fire-resistant qualities and durability, asbestos was hailed as a “miracle mineral,” finding diverse applications in everything from construction materials to textiles. However, over time, extensive research unveiled the serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure, […]
How Much Asbestos Exposure Causes Mesothelioma?
If you know you are the victim of asbestos exposure, you are probably feeling uneasy, and for good reason. There is a chance that you may eventually develop a serious and life-threatening disease, such as mesothelioma. Unfortunately, you are likely in a waiting game because there is little you can do to control whether you […]
How Long Does Asbestos Lung Cancer Take to Develop?
Asbestos exposure can have profound health implications. When exposed to asbestos, millions of tiny particles enter your body and remain there permanently because there is no way to expel them fully. These particles will form a coating over certain organs and their lining. Your body may try to expel asbestos particles, leading to inflammation. Further, […]
Asbestos Exposure In Roofing Felt
Products that you used on the job may have exposed you to asbestos that caused you to develop an illness. Prolonged asbestos exposure can result in mesothelioma or other diseases that relate to the lungs. As a result, many people who have worked around roofing felts have received a diagnosis of an asbestos-related illness. If […]
How Dangerous Is Asbestos?
For decades, American workers and consumers have been victims of asbestos exposure, both on the job and through the products that they bought. As a result, thousands of people have gotten sick with fatal diseases such as mesothelioma. Globally, over 250,000 people die from asbestos-related illnesses each year. Even though asbestos is no longer in […]