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Why Asbestos Defense Litigation Will Be Your Next Big Obsession?
Asbestos Defense Litigation

Asbestos cases must be thoroughly investigated. This includes identifying asbestos products and finding potential defendants. This may involve gathering information from relatives, coworkers members, abatement workers and analyzing documents.

Cetrulo LLP served as national and Regional Defense Liaison Counsel for asbestos litigation dockets. We manage these dockets and coordinate with local counsel to achieve the same, cost-effective defense strategies.

Asbestos Product Identification

Asbestos is found in a variety of building materials, including cement products, paints and floor tiles. It is also present in adhesives, artex, doors, insulation, and adhesives. It can be very difficult to determine whether or not a material contains asbestos from its appearance alone. A certified environmental surveyor can conduct an inspection to determine whether the material is contaminated with asbestos.

When asbestos fibres become airborne, they are very tiny and light, meaning they can travel long distances even through windows or doors. Once they reach the lungs they can trigger the development of serious health conditions. Asbestos is most dangerous when it's damaged and releases deadly fibres into the air. It is crucial to not remove or disturb construction materials unless they've been properly labelled and accompanied by an inspection.

Due to the lengthy latency between asbestos exposure and illness, it is very difficult to obtain meaningful evidence in an asbestos lawsuit. There are also serious issues regarding the admissibility of and testimony of plaintiffs' expert witnesses and the causal link between exposure to asbestos and diseases.

In these situations, asbestos defense lawyers can typically argue for summary judgement based on an lack of a factual basis. Consider, for instance, that plaintiff Paul was in a multi vehicle accident in New York City. However, he has no information about the date and location of the accident, the cars involved, or any other facts that might support the conclusion that defendant David is responsible for his injuries.

A New York mesothelioma attorney with experience in this area is recommended. They will review all the facts and documents, including any expert reports, to determine if summary judgment is the appropriate solution. New York mesothelioma law firms like Weitz & Luxenberg, Cooney & Conway and Simmons Hanly Conroy are able to assist their clients with this process. Asbestos law firms that are nationwide can also assist their clients with filing their claims in the most appropriate jurisdiction. This may include the State of New York or a federal court located in New York City.

Asbestos Disease Identification

Although asbestos is no longer extracted or processed in the United States, it still exists in buildings and products that were made prior to 1989. You Tube release fibers into the atmosphere when they begin to degrade. They can be inhaled. These fibers can trigger a variety of types of lung diseases.

The lung diseases caused by asbestos exposure include mesothelioma and asbestosis and pleural disease. Inhaling asbestos fibers can trigger various symptoms, including chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breathe. These symptoms could not manifest until years after exposure to asbestos.

All forms of asbestos, including chrysotile, can cause cancer in humans. Exposure to asbestos can cause cancers of the lungs, larynx, and ovaries. It can also cause mesothelioma, a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of body cavities, including those found in the stomach, the heart and the testes. Mesothelioma isn't easy to diagnose, since it has a long, latent period and has many symptoms that are comparable with other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoidosis.


People who are most likely to suffer from asbestos-related diseases are those who have worked directly with asbestos or experienced significant environmental exposure. This includes boilermakers, construction workers, and shipyard workers. Also included are railroad and U.S. Navy vets and those who assisted in cleaning up after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Some of the symptoms for these people include breathing difficulty coughing, chest pain and chest pain.

A doctor can determine if a patient has an asbestos-related disease by reviewing a person's medical background, work and family history. X-rays, CT scans and other tests can aid doctors in confirming an asbestos-related diagnosis. Patients diagnosed with asbestosis should undergo a yearly lung function test to check the condition. The test will help detect the progress of asbestosis and determine other health issues that could be associated with this disease. Patients with asbestosis should also receive regular vaccines to prevent other respiratory illnesses like psoriasis. The EPA provides an TSCA Hotline and an asbestos Ombudsman that can provide additional information and help.

Asbestos Database Development

Asbestos is one of the fibrous minerals that were often employed in industrial and construction settings because of its durable fire-resistant, fire-proof, and corrosion resistant properties. Inhaling asbestos particles can cause numerous medical issues, including mesothelioma, lung cancer as well as other organs, and neurological disorders. These conditions can manifest for over a period of 30 years or more.

In many asbestos cases there are multiple defendants and complex discovery. This can be difficult when the asbestos products involved in a case cannot be identified. The ability to determine the exact type of asbestos in an asbestos case requires the assistance of forensic experts, and the use of a variety of investigative tools and methods such as interviews with former coworkers and other witnesses as well as subpoenaing work order invoices, delivery documents and other documents from employers, and collecting samples from workplaces and at home. The type of asbestos -amosite, chrysotile or crocidolite, must be identified as well.

We have a wealth of experience in defending asbestos-related businesses, including distributors, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors. Our team has served as National Coordinating Counsel and Trial Counsel for a variety of clients in asbestos litigation and has defended these companies in multiple jurisdictions across the nation. We also serve as Defense Liaison Counsel to several of the asbestos dockets in the states, where we manage regional and local counsel to ensure consistency and cost-effective defense strategies as well as results.

Our national strategy for managing asbestos defense has proved to be effective and, in a number of instances, has decreased legal expenses by millions of dollars in comparison to the costs companies paid when they were being represented by other firms. The courts across the country have recognized this unique and aggressive approach in handling asbestos cases.

We have also defended mass toxic tort lawsuits brought against the producers of industrial, pharmaceutical and petrochemical chemicals. These lawsuits are based on the claim that exposure to these substances can cause diseases like restrictive and obstructive lung conditions as well as occupational asthma, cancers of different types and a variety of neurological conditions.

Medical Expert Witnesses

Expert witnesses from medical experts are crucial in asbestos cases, primarily because the signs of exposure to asbestos can be easily confused with other conditions like emphysema and other forms of lung cancer. It is important for attorneys to have access to experts in these fields to help distinguish the various illnesses and show how each illness is caused by different types of exposure.

The most reliable evidence for this is found in the asbestos victim's medical records. X-rays can be found and can be accessed through CT scans and biopsies. However, to get the most value from this information, it is necessary to have medical experts who are able to analyze the data and opine about probabilities, causation and other issues.

The medical experts involved in asbestos cases are typically well-known and have testified in dozens, or even hundreds of other cases. Their reputation boosts their credibility in the eyes of jurors. Additionally, the knowledge and experience of the doctors who prepare for testimonies is that they know how to anticipate questions from the defense team and how to provide evidence to the court.

It is crucial that experts from both the scientific and medical fields to testify about the various causes of asbestos disease. It is not enough to show that the victim suffers from mesothelioma. It must be shown how asbestos exposure exposed the plaintiff to the carcinogen and why smoking increased the risk of mesothelioma.

Expert witness fees can make up an important portion of costs that are associated with asbestos cases. This is why it is crucial for a defending attorney to be able to effectively identify and hire the right expert witness for a given case.

At Swartz Campbell, we counsel material manufacturers, suppliers distributors, premises owners, employers and other defendants in asbestos cases in federal and state courts across the nation. Our team of dedicated and experienced attorneys are well-versed both defensively and offensively in asbestos litigation. Contact us to find out how we can help you.

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