Pro Bono Immigration Case Victory for 14 Year-Old
Pro bono immigration cases have become a new way for Kazan Law to put into practice the humanitarian principle of justice for all on which our asbestos litigation firm was founded over 40 years ago. We have just achieved another important pro bono immigration case victory. It is important because it is going to make […]
Read MoreExperienced Mesothelioma Attorneys Are the Key to Your Compensation
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, choosing a lawyer experienced in mesothelioma to represent you can make a big difference in the compensation you receive, so it makes sense to choose the most skilled and qualified asbestos attorney you can find. Some lawyers with general practices look for mesothelioma clients, even though they don’t […]
Read MoreItalian Asbestos Mine Offers Hope For an End to Mesothelioma
Former asbestos mining sites around the world present a contamination load and continuing risk to human health that is frightening. The reclamation of one closed asbestos mine in Italy, however, offers hope for a future where mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases are almost unknown. A Toxic Discovery: Chrysotile Asbestos The tiny Italian towns of Balangero […]
Read MoreAsbestos Contamination Danger in Oregon
Asbestos contamination now may be endangering the lives of many residents of Portland, OR in a frightening situation uncovered by Portland’s Oregonian/Oregon Live media. Seemingly reckless demolition of many older Portland homes without first safely removing their asbestos content may be releasing tons of asbestos dust into the air, the news account alleged. The dangerous […]
Read More7 Signs Your Asbestos Law Firm is Ineffective
If you have mesothelioma or another asbestos disease, choosing a good asbestos law firm may be the most important decision you make. An experienced asbestos lawyer will understand all the issues involved in your asbestos lawsuit and work hard to win you fair settlements. If you have already selected an asbestos law firm but you […]
Read MoreMesothelioma Veterans Benefits Offered by the VA
Many of the people who suffer from mesothelioma, asbestos-caused lung cancer, or another disease related to asbestos exposure were exposed to toxic levels of asbestos during their military service. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and you are a veteran, you could be eligible for mesothelioma veterans benefits and disability. Avenues of Asbestos Exposure […]
Read MoreAsbestos Legislation H.R. 526 & S.327 Will Thwart Justice For Asbestos Victims
A new asbestos legislation proposed to Congress – “Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act” of 2015 – would limit, or greatly slow down, the ability of asbestos trusts to compensate victims by instituting additional requirements for filing and reporting claims. We at Kazan Law vehemently oppose this asbestos legislation (H.R. 526 and S. 357), as we […]
Read MoreThe UC Hastings Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: A Matter of Life or Death
The UC Hastings College of Law – Center for Gender & Refugee Studies is one of several outstanding legal aid centers Kazan Law’s Foundation supports. We have supported the UC Hastings College of Law – Center for Gender & Refugee Studies for many years and are proud to do so. Our firm’s foundation also supports multiple major […]
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure: The Deadliest States in America
Prized for its fire retardant characteristics, asbestos was widely used in construction materials and as insulation starting in the late 1800s. Although their employees began to experience the toxic effects of asbestos exposure as early as the 1920s, many irresponsible corporations continued to use this toxic mineral for decades more. Asbestos Exposure: the Basics Asbestos […]
Read MoreAsbestos Trust Funds: Their Purpose and How to Get Your Compensation
Asbestos trust funds, also referred to as asbestos bankruptcy trusts and asbestos compensation funds, are one of the sources of compensation for people suffering from mesothelioma or other asbestos diseases. Asbestos trust funds were created to ensure that corporations set aside enough money to compensate the people they exposed to asbestos. A Short History of […]
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