Asbestos disease victim appeals for information from former workmates, 12th March 2015
A former worker at a ceramic insulation manufacturers, Morganite Thermal Ceramics, is launching an appeal to contact workmates to get in touch following his diagnosis of asbestos-related disease.
Why we need to raise awareness of invisible disabilities – Metro
MetroWhy we need to raise awareness of invisible disabilitiesMetroSarah told me 'I have suffered from eating disorders and from low self confidence in the past and that note could have really pushed me over the edge, that's why I feel so strongly and have raised awareness of it.' The People's Strictly Come Dancing …
Woman Wins $13M for Deadly Asbestos in Talcum Powder – Asbestos.com
Asbestos.comWoman Wins $13M for Deadly Asbestos in Talcum PowderAsbestos.comA California woman won a $13 million lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive after a jury determined she developed mesothelioma from asbestos in the company's Cashmere Bouquet talcum powder. Judith Winkel, 73, told the court she used the popular scented …
Feds offer exit plan for Montana town’s asbestos cleanup – Chron.com
Chron.comFeds offer exit plan for Montana town's asbestos cleanupChron.comBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A long-delayed U.S. government cleanup plan for a Montana community where asbestos contamination has sickened thousands would leave the deadly material in the walls of houses, underground and elsewhere — stirring worries …US cleanup would leave some asbestos in contaminated townPhys.OrgFinal EPA plan would leave some asbestos in Montana townWMC Action News 5EPA plan for Montana asbestos town may leave some thereCBS NewsKLAS-TVall 323 news articles »
RMT member secures significant compensation after crush injury at work, 8th April 2015
An engineer from Tiptree, Essex has been awarded significant compensation from his employer, Balfour Beatty, after he suffered a severe crush injury while working at an OTM maintenance depot in Colchester.
Disturbing Statistics Regarding Bicycle Fatalities
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association points out some very disturbing statistics regarding fatal bicycle accidents. The GHSA represents state transportation safety agencies and this report, authored by Allan Williams, is a cause for concern among its member agencies. The most disturbing fact was the news that the number of US bicyclist killed in traffic accidents actually increased in 2011 and 2012. Fortunately, there is an overall decline in cycling fatalities stretching back into the 1970s. The report noted that 722 American cyclists died in motor vehicle crashes in 2012, an increase of 42 deaths over the 2011 statistics, and an increase of 101 over the 2010 reported cyclist deaths. This is an increase of 16{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} over those two years, and during that same time period, motor vehicle deaths increased by 1{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872}. …
Trade union law firm launches Thompson Foundation, 5th March 2015
National trade union law firm Thompsons Solicitors announced the launch of “The Thompson Foundation” at an event attended by eminent colleagues from across the trade union and labour movement last night (4 March).
AIHA States Opposition to Future Logging Careers Act
The proposed legislation would allow 16- and 17-year-old children to be exempt from child labor laws if they worked in logging or mechanized operations under parental supervision.
International Day of the Midwife 2015: a celebration of the work of the midwifery profession, 5th May 2015
Midwives will today (05 May) ask the world to celebrate the midwifery profession to mark International Day of the Midwife 2015.
A Proper C.C.P. § 998 Offer to Compromise Must Apportion Amounts to Multiple Defendants
Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Barry P. Goldberg is a major advocate of utilizing the California Code of Civil Procedure § 998 Offer to Compromise in every case. In fact, Mr. Goldberg calls the procedure the “Tactic of Champions” because it…By: Barry P. Goldberg, A Professional Law
Death of 10-year-old with developmental disabilities is suspicious, Wheat … – The Denver Channel
The Denver ChannelDeath of 10-year-old with developmental disabilities is suspicious, Wheat …The Denver ChannelDeath of 10-year-old with developmental disabilities is suspicious, Wheat Ridge police say. Phil Tenser, Lance Hernandez. 11:45 AM, May 7, 2015. 50 mins ago. lance hernandez | wheat ridge police | child death | developmental disabilities | chase street.Wheat Ridge police call death of developmentally delayed 10-year-old boy …The Denver PostWheat Ridge police investigating the death of a 10-year-oldFOX31 Denverall 9 news articles »
Florida Jury Awards $2 Million Verdict in Tobacco-Related Wrongful Death Suit
On March 27, 2015 a team of Stark & Stark attorneys led by Shareholder Stephen A. Corr, Esq. obtained a $2 million verdict from an Indian River County, Florida jury in a wrongful death suit against Philip Morris USA Inc. and R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The verdict was a victory for widower Robert Gore, whose wife , Gloria, was a smoker for over four decades and suffered from carotid artery stenosis and later died of lung cancer. In awarding the verdict, the jury asserted that Gloria Gore was 54-percent responsible for causing the illness that killed, while also asserting the balance of responsibility split evenly between R.J. Reynolds and Phillip Morris. The jury did not award any punitive damages, a reversal from an August 2014 mistrial after a jury …