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2000 Fall/Winter

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Auto Accident Update

We have been representing a growing number of people seriously injured in accidents, such as automobile accidents, construction accidents, and as a result of medical malpractice.

Construction Accidents

We are aggressively pursuing construction accident claims for our clients.

Medical Malpractice

In medical malpractice, we represent a young female college student who was sterilized due to the carelessness of the doctor.

Politics and the Law

When we wrote our last newsletter, the Democrats were in the White House, and it appeared that attempts by Republicans in Congress to enact “tort reform” would face significant obstacles.

Exposure to Beryllium

Since the 1940's, beryllium, a naturally occurring element, has been used increasingly in various industrial applications in the United States of America.

Household Exposure

In early October, some of you may have read an excellent series of articles appearing in USA Today which detailed the problems of family members exposed to a variety of toxic substances, including mercury, radioactive material, beryllium, lead, asbestos, PCBs, pesticides and arsenic.

Update on Asbestos Company Bankruptcies

This year alone three corporations which produced asbestos containing materials or utilized them in the construction of equipment filed bankruptcy petitions.