Illinois Expands Court Jurisdiction in Toxic Exposure Cases with Senate Bill 328
This blog was written by SWMW Law Partner Dave Hylla On Aug. 15, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 328...
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SWMW Law Partners Mike Brockland and Sophie Zavaglia Named Featured Speakers during Perrin Conferences’ National Asbestos Litigation Conference
SWMW Law, one of the top plaintiffs firms in the country focused on representing victims of mesothelioma and other...
Justice Delayed but No Longer Denied: Pennsylvania Expands Rights for Asbestos Victims
This blog was written by SWMW Law Partner Holly Deihl Up until 2013, workers diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases –...
What Is the Average Settlement for an Asbestos Claim?
Asbestos exposure has led to thousands of legal claims, with settlement amounts that vary widely depending on the illness,...
The History of Asbestos: From Ancient Wonder to Modern Menace
Asbestos is a word that evokes fear and concern today, but for most of human history, it was hailed as a miraculous...
Understanding Mesothelioma: A Beginner’s Guide
Mesothelioma is a term that many may have heard but may not fully understand. It is a rare and aggressive form of cancer...
Lung Cancer: It’s Not Just About Smoking
When we think of lung cancer, the first image that often comes to mind is a cigarette. For decades, the link between smoking...
Why You Need a Mesothelioma Attorney
Mesothelioma is a devastating and often fatal illness caused by exposure to asbestos. For those diagnosed, the journey is...
EPA Bans Chrysotile Asbestos
On Monday March 18, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogenic...
5 Ways Working with SWMW Law Can Maximize Your Mesothelioma Compensation
When you or a family member is diagnosed with mesothelioma, everything changes. It impacts your health and ushers in a...
Secondary Asbestos Exposure: Risks for Family Members
Working directly with or around asbestos-containing products is the single greatest risk factor for developing...
The Financial Impact of Mesothelioma
From costly treatment to lost income, the financial impact of mesothelioma is one of its most tragic consequences....
Top Occupations Historically at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases are relatively rare in the general population. But they aren’t as rare...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
When facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed – by thoughts, by feelings, and by the...
EPA Finalizes Rule for New Asbestos Reporting Requirements
In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had finalized new asbestos reporting and recordkeeping...
Court Shoots Down Second J&J Attempt to Resolve Talc Suits in Bankruptcy
Last month, a U.S. judge shot down an attempt by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to resolve tens of thousands of...
How Employers Failed to Keep Employees “Safe + Sound” From Asbestos
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has declared Aug. 7-13, 2023, as its annual Safe + Sound Week....
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure Hits Women, Mothers Hardest – SWMW Law | Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
Mother’s Day is a celebration and honoring of every mother’s sacrifice, generosity, and care for us. At SWMW Law,...
What You Should Know About Global Asbestos Awareness Week – SWMW Law | Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
Today marks the beginning of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, a campaign sponsored by the Asbestos Disease Awareness...
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Judicial System and how SWMW Law is Moving Forward – SWMW Law | Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
The following blog was written by SWMW Law Partner Sophie Zavaglia. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of...
Remembering Workers and Making Their Workplaces Safer, Healthier – SWMW Law | Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
While today we take for granted the belief that every worker has a fundamental right to safety on the job, for centuries...
