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2001 Spring

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Claims for Occupational Disease and Death: As part of the legacy of heavy industry in Western New York, there will be many more cases of occupational disease and death in the years to come.
New Federal Legislation May Help Individuals Who Worked at Former Manhattan Project Sites in Western New York: The Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 may provide compensation for thousands of previously uncompensated workers.
Informed Consent - Health Care Providers Must Disclose Risks: A health care provider must disclose risks of medical procedures.
Buffalo Couple Successfully Challenges Insurance Denial in Fire Loss Case: Donald and Kristiana Gipson and their two children lost their home to a fire on January 14, 2000.
Niagara Falls Woman Receives Settlement for an Assault at a Dentist's Office: In 1998, our client, an eighty-four year old Niagara Falls resident, was attacked in the lobby of her dentist’s office.
Further Update on Asbestos Company Bankruptcies: In our last newsletter, we brought you up to date on the latest bankruptcy filings by asbestos companies.
Asbestos Disease Evaluation: Although many of the asbestos companies responsible for negligently injuring and killing workers throughout the country and all across the globe are headed for bankruptcy, nonetheless the incidence of asbestos disease, especially serious cases involving cancer and death, is holding steady and may even be on the rise.
Beryllium Case: In our last newsletter, we wrote about chronic disease caused by exposure to beryllium - a metal used in the defense industry, the automotive and aerospace industries, in electronics and in the manufacture of dental and medical equipment and supplies.
Lead Based Paint - A Health Hazard to Children and Adults: Prior to 1975, most of the paint products used to paint the interior and exterior of residential homes and commercial buildings and structures contained dangerous levels of lead.