15 Of The Top Asbestos Litigation Defense Bloggers You Must Follow
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Asbestos Litigation Defense
In order to defend companies against asbestos-related lawsuits and claims, it is essential to examine the medical records of the plaintiff, work history and witness. We typically employ a naked metal defense that focuses on arguing your company didn't manufacture or sell the products containing asbestos in the plaintiff's lawsuit.
Asbestos cases require a distinctive method and a persistent strategy to achieve success. We serve as local, regional and national counsel.
Statute of limitations
The majority of lawsuits have to be filed within a certain timeframe, referred to as the statute of limitations. In asbestos attorney cases the deadline for filing a lawsuit is anywhere between one and 6 years after a victim is diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness. It is important for the defense to show that the alleged injury occurred within the timeframe. This often requires a thorough examination and analysis of the plaintiff's employment history, which includes interviews with former coworkers, as well as a thorough examination of Social Security and union records and tax and tax records.
The process of defending asbestos cases involves various complex issues. For example, asbestos victims typically develop a less serious illness such as asbestosis before being diagnosed with a fatal disease such as mesothelioma. In these instances, a defense attorney will argue that the time limit for a statute of limitations should begin when the victim was aware or reasonably ought to have known that their asbestos exposure caused the disease.
The difficulty of these cases is also complicated by the fact that the statute of limitations can differ from state to state. In these instances an experienced mesothelioma lawyer will try to bring the case in the state where the bulk of the alleged exposure occurred. This could be a challenging task since asbestos sufferers often moved across the country to find employment, and the alleged exposure may have taken place in several states.
The discovery process can be difficult in asbestos litigation. Contrary to other types of personal injury cases, which often involve only a few defendants, asbestos-related litigation usually involves dozens or more parties. As a result, it can be difficult to get relevant evidence in these cases, especially when the plaintiff's theory of injuries spans decades and involves multiple defendants.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia team has extensive experience serving as National Coordinating Counsel in multi-district and multi-jurisdictional asbestos litigation. We collaborate closely with local and regional counsel to develop litigation strategies and manage local counsel and achieve efficient and consistent results while coordinating with client goals. We frequently appear before the trial judge and coordinating judge, as also litigation masters across the country.
Bare Metal Defense
In the past, makers of turbines, boilers, valves and pumps have defended themselves against asbestos lawsuits by asserting what is known as "bare metal" doctrine or the component part doctrine. This defense holds that a manufacturer cannot be held responsible for asbestos lawyer-related harms caused by replacement components that the company didn't design or install.
In the case of Devries, an employee of an Tennessee Eastman chemical plant sued several equipment manufacturers to treat his mesothelioma. The job of the plaintiff involved the removal and replacement of insulation, steam traps and gaskets on equipment such as valves, pumps and steam traps (Equipment defendants). He claimed that he had been exposed to asbestos during his work in the plant and was diagnosed with Mesothelioma many years later.
The Supreme Court's Devries decision has altered the legal landscape for asbestos litigation, and could influence how courts in other jurisdictions approach the issue of third-party parts that manufacturers add to equipment. The Court said that the application of the bare metal defense in this context is "cabined" to maritime law, but left open the possibility that other federal circuits will apply this doctrine to cases that are not maritime, as well.
This was the first time a federal appeals court applied the bare-metal defense in an asbestos lawsuit, and is a significant departure from traditional product liability law. The majority of courts have understood "bare metal" as a denial of the obligation of a maker to warn about harms caused by replacement parts it did not make or sale.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia Team regularly serves as National Coordinating Counsel in multi-jurisdictional asbestos lawsuits that impact the entire industry. We assist our clients in developing strategies for litigation, manage local and regional counsel, and ensure an effective, cost-effective and consistent defense in line with their goals. Our attorneys also speak at industry conferences about key issues affecting asbestos litigation. Our firm has a long history of defending clients in all 50 states and working closely with trial courts, coordinating judges and litigation special masters. Our unique strategy has proven to be successful in reducing legal spend for our clients.
Expert Witnesses
An expert witness is a person who has specialized skills, experience or knowledge and offers independent assistance to the court with the aid of an impartial opinion on issues that fall within his field of expertise. He should clearly state the facts or assumptions on the basis of his opinion and should not omit to look into matters that could affect his conclusions.
In cases where asbestos exposure is claimed, medical experts may be required to assess the claimant's health and determine any causal link between the condition and the source of exposure. Many of the ailments caused by asbestos are extremely complex, and require the expertise of specialists in the field. This includes nurses and doctors, pharmacists, toxicologists or occupational health specialists, epidemiologists, and pharmacists.
Experts are there to offer unbiased technical assistance, regardless of whether they represent the prosecution or the defense. Experts should not be an advocate or attempt to influence the jury in favor of his client. He should not attempt to convince jurors or promote an argument.
The expert should co-operate with other experts in attempting to narrow any technical issues at an early stage and eliminate any other peripheral issues. The expert should also collaborate with those who are instructing him to determine areas of agreement and discord in the joint statement of the expert as ordered by the court.
At the conclusion of his main examination the expert should be able to be able to explain his findings and the reasons behind them in a clear and comprehensible manner. He should be prepared to answer questions from the prosecution or the judge and should be prepared to address any points which are raised during cross-examination.
Cetrulo LLP has extensive experience in defending clients involved in complex asbestos litigation that involves multiple parties and jurisdictions. Our attorneys can manage and counsel regional and national defense counsel as well as local regional, expert witnesses and experts. Our team regularly appears before judges who are coordinating asbestos litigation across the country, as well as trial judges and special Masters.
Medical Experts
Expert witnesses are crucial in cases which involve asbestos-related injuries due the delay between exposure to asbestos and initial symptoms. Asbestos cases often involve complex theories of injuries that can span decades and connect dozens or hundreds of defendants. Because of this, it's nearly impossible for a plaintiff to prove their case without the help of experts.
Medical and other scientists are essential to determine the extent of a person's exposure, assess their medical conditions, and provide insight into potential future health problems. These experts are vital to any case and must be thoroughly examined and educated in the field they are working in. The more experience an expert in medicine or science has the more convincing he will be.
In many asbestos cases, a medical expert or scientist is required to review the claimant's records and perform an examination. Experts can verify whether asbestos exposure caused a specific medical condition, like mesothelioma or lung cancer.
It is possible to seek out other experts, like industrial hygienists to determine the presence of asbestos exposure levels. They can use advanced sampling and analytical methods to evaluate airborne asbestos lawsuit levels in a workplace or home and compare these to legal exposure standards.
These experts can be very beneficial in defending companies that produce or distribute asbestos-related products. They often are in a position to prove that the levels of exposure for plaintiffs were below the legal limits and that there was not evidence of employer negligence or product manufacturer responsibility.
Other experts in these instances include environmental and occupational experts who can provide insight into the quality of safety procedures at a particular work site or company and how these protocols are related to the liability of asbestos manufacturers. They can be able to, for instance, prove that renovation materials damaged during the course of remodeling could contain asbestos, or shaking clothing contaminated with asbestos could cause asbestos dust and asbestos fibers to release.
In order to defend companies against asbestos-related lawsuits and claims, it is essential to examine the medical records of the plaintiff, work history and witness. We typically employ a naked metal defense that focuses on arguing your company didn't manufacture or sell the products containing asbestos in the plaintiff's lawsuit.
Asbestos cases require a distinctive method and a persistent strategy to achieve success. We serve as local, regional and national counsel.
Statute of limitations
The majority of lawsuits have to be filed within a certain timeframe, referred to as the statute of limitations. In asbestos attorney cases the deadline for filing a lawsuit is anywhere between one and 6 years after a victim is diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness. It is important for the defense to show that the alleged injury occurred within the timeframe. This often requires a thorough examination and analysis of the plaintiff's employment history, which includes interviews with former coworkers, as well as a thorough examination of Social Security and union records and tax and tax records.
The process of defending asbestos cases involves various complex issues. For example, asbestos victims typically develop a less serious illness such as asbestosis before being diagnosed with a fatal disease such as mesothelioma. In these instances, a defense attorney will argue that the time limit for a statute of limitations should begin when the victim was aware or reasonably ought to have known that their asbestos exposure caused the disease.
The difficulty of these cases is also complicated by the fact that the statute of limitations can differ from state to state. In these instances an experienced mesothelioma lawyer will try to bring the case in the state where the bulk of the alleged exposure occurred. This could be a challenging task since asbestos sufferers often moved across the country to find employment, and the alleged exposure may have taken place in several states.
The discovery process can be difficult in asbestos litigation. Contrary to other types of personal injury cases, which often involve only a few defendants, asbestos-related litigation usually involves dozens or more parties. As a result, it can be difficult to get relevant evidence in these cases, especially when the plaintiff's theory of injuries spans decades and involves multiple defendants.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia team has extensive experience serving as National Coordinating Counsel in multi-district and multi-jurisdictional asbestos litigation. We collaborate closely with local and regional counsel to develop litigation strategies and manage local counsel and achieve efficient and consistent results while coordinating with client goals. We frequently appear before the trial judge and coordinating judge, as also litigation masters across the country.
Bare Metal Defense
In the past, makers of turbines, boilers, valves and pumps have defended themselves against asbestos lawsuits by asserting what is known as "bare metal" doctrine or the component part doctrine. This defense holds that a manufacturer cannot be held responsible for asbestos lawyer-related harms caused by replacement components that the company didn't design or install.
In the case of Devries, an employee of an Tennessee Eastman chemical plant sued several equipment manufacturers to treat his mesothelioma. The job of the plaintiff involved the removal and replacement of insulation, steam traps and gaskets on equipment such as valves, pumps and steam traps (Equipment defendants). He claimed that he had been exposed to asbestos during his work in the plant and was diagnosed with Mesothelioma many years later.
The Supreme Court's Devries decision has altered the legal landscape for asbestos litigation, and could influence how courts in other jurisdictions approach the issue of third-party parts that manufacturers add to equipment. The Court said that the application of the bare metal defense in this context is "cabined" to maritime law, but left open the possibility that other federal circuits will apply this doctrine to cases that are not maritime, as well.
This was the first time a federal appeals court applied the bare-metal defense in an asbestos lawsuit, and is a significant departure from traditional product liability law. The majority of courts have understood "bare metal" as a denial of the obligation of a maker to warn about harms caused by replacement parts it did not make or sale.
The McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia Team regularly serves as National Coordinating Counsel in multi-jurisdictional asbestos lawsuits that impact the entire industry. We assist our clients in developing strategies for litigation, manage local and regional counsel, and ensure an effective, cost-effective and consistent defense in line with their goals. Our attorneys also speak at industry conferences about key issues affecting asbestos litigation. Our firm has a long history of defending clients in all 50 states and working closely with trial courts, coordinating judges and litigation special masters. Our unique strategy has proven to be successful in reducing legal spend for our clients.
Expert Witnesses
An expert witness is a person who has specialized skills, experience or knowledge and offers independent assistance to the court with the aid of an impartial opinion on issues that fall within his field of expertise. He should clearly state the facts or assumptions on the basis of his opinion and should not omit to look into matters that could affect his conclusions.
In cases where asbestos exposure is claimed, medical experts may be required to assess the claimant's health and determine any causal link between the condition and the source of exposure. Many of the ailments caused by asbestos are extremely complex, and require the expertise of specialists in the field. This includes nurses and doctors, pharmacists, toxicologists or occupational health specialists, epidemiologists, and pharmacists.
Experts are there to offer unbiased technical assistance, regardless of whether they represent the prosecution or the defense. Experts should not be an advocate or attempt to influence the jury in favor of his client. He should not attempt to convince jurors or promote an argument.
The expert should co-operate with other experts in attempting to narrow any technical issues at an early stage and eliminate any other peripheral issues. The expert should also collaborate with those who are instructing him to determine areas of agreement and discord in the joint statement of the expert as ordered by the court.
At the conclusion of his main examination the expert should be able to be able to explain his findings and the reasons behind them in a clear and comprehensible manner. He should be prepared to answer questions from the prosecution or the judge and should be prepared to address any points which are raised during cross-examination.
Cetrulo LLP has extensive experience in defending clients involved in complex asbestos litigation that involves multiple parties and jurisdictions. Our attorneys can manage and counsel regional and national defense counsel as well as local regional, expert witnesses and experts. Our team regularly appears before judges who are coordinating asbestos litigation across the country, as well as trial judges and special Masters.
Medical Experts
Expert witnesses are crucial in cases which involve asbestos-related injuries due the delay between exposure to asbestos and initial symptoms. Asbestos cases often involve complex theories of injuries that can span decades and connect dozens or hundreds of defendants. Because of this, it's nearly impossible for a plaintiff to prove their case without the help of experts.
Medical and other scientists are essential to determine the extent of a person's exposure, assess their medical conditions, and provide insight into potential future health problems. These experts are vital to any case and must be thoroughly examined and educated in the field they are working in. The more experience an expert in medicine or science has the more convincing he will be.
In many asbestos cases, a medical expert or scientist is required to review the claimant's records and perform an examination. Experts can verify whether asbestos exposure caused a specific medical condition, like mesothelioma or lung cancer.
It is possible to seek out other experts, like industrial hygienists to determine the presence of asbestos exposure levels. They can use advanced sampling and analytical methods to evaluate airborne asbestos lawsuit levels in a workplace or home and compare these to legal exposure standards.
These experts can be very beneficial in defending companies that produce or distribute asbestos-related products. They often are in a position to prove that the levels of exposure for plaintiffs were below the legal limits and that there was not evidence of employer negligence or product manufacturer responsibility.
Other experts in these instances include environmental and occupational experts who can provide insight into the quality of safety procedures at a particular work site or company and how these protocols are related to the liability of asbestos manufacturers. They can be able to, for instance, prove that renovation materials damaged during the course of remodeling could contain asbestos, or shaking clothing contaminated with asbestos could cause asbestos dust and asbestos fibers to release.
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