How to Select the Right Mesothelioma Lawyer
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on December 15, 2017
Mesothelioma is a devastating diagnosis to receive. This aggressive and relatively rare form of cancer is usually associated with exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that resists heat and fire. Because of these properties, it was long used in building materials and in industrial applications. Eventually, it was uncovered that it could lead to mesothelioma, but by then many workers had already been exposed.
Asbestos is at its most dangerous in the form of a fine powder. During the manufacturing process or when construction is underway, the mineral can evolve into a fine powder and is easy to breathe in. Mesothelioma, if it occurs, can take 20 years or more to develop. This cancer attacks the lining around organs, particularly that of the lungs.
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Truck Total: How to Come Back After a Truck Accident
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on December 15, 2017
More than 80 people died in truck accidents in Louisiana in 2016. When a big rig hits a car or any other vehicle, the results are often devastating. While there are ways to prevent them, the unfortunate fact is that far too many people suffer life-altering effects when accidents occur.
If this ever happens to you or a loved one, a New Orleans truck accident lawyer may be able to help. Here’s some information on ways to avoid a trucking accident and the action you should take if ...
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Up In Flames: What to Do When You Have a Fire
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on November 30, 2017
A fire can obviously cause a tragic loss of life and severe injuries, but it can be incredibly traumatic even if no one is hurt. If this ever happens to you, it’s important that you have a plan in place to deal with the aftermath. Here are some house fire prevention safety tips as well as other information that will hopefully help should you experience this type of troubling event.
Home Fire Safety Tips
One of the most significant house fire safety tips is to make sure you have smoke detectors throughout your home. T... Read moreMesothelioma Lawsuits: Everything You Need to Know
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on August 9, 2017
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, an illness caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers and other elongate mineral particles, there are some significant issues you must consider. In addition to focusing on your treatment and medical care, you must consider the financial implications of your diagnosis. Paying for your treatment is a prime concern. You also have to take your family and their situation into consideration.
You could be entitled to substantial compensation if you or someone you love has been
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Managing the Risk of Your Business’ Expansion
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on May 3, 2017
If you are looking to purchase property to expand your business, you might be able to substantially benefit from the Brownfields Program, which was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1995. Here’s some information on how you might be able to use this program to your advantage.
What Is a Brownfield?
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