By SEG Law on
1/5/2009 8:21 AM
By SEG Law on
12/1/2008 2:51 AM
Our experience in representing mesothelioma victims has given us the opportunity to become knowledgeable about many aspects of mesothelioma beyond preparing and trying asbestos mesothelioma cases.
We’re dedicated to skillful representation of our clients. But we’re also committed to giving them as much support as we can as they cope with this difficult time in their lives. We’ve become a resource our clients can tap into, and while we would never claim to give expert medical advice, expert financial advice unrelated to the case, or other unqualified help, we do try to be as useful as possible.
Here’s an example of information we can assist you with:
• Tips for seeking a second medical opinion
• Treatment options that you might not be aware of
• Support groups for coping with the disease or loss of a loved one
• Updated mesothelioma medical news and resear
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By SEG Law on
11/24/2008 2:29 AM
Lawyers get a bad rap—you’ve heard all those lawyer jokes. And frankly, some attorneys deserve it. On the other hand, there are lawyers out there defending their clients with professionalism, experience and integrity. But how does the average consumer know the difference?
It’s likely you wouldn’t feel comfortable having a family doctor perform your brain surgery. In law, as in medicine, there are specialties. You want to make certain that the lawyer you choose to represent your mesothelioma case has specialized experience with cases like yours—and that they’re willing to demonstrate this with facts about their wins, losses, trials and settlements.
Educate yourself as much as you can about mesothelioma, the legal process, and about the mesothelioma lawyers you’re considering hiring. If you’re the one that is sick, ask a trusted friend or family member to help you make an informed decision.
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By SEG Law on
11/16/2008 4:24 AM
In the world we live in, it’s often the sad truth that the ones with the most money win. But as mesothelioma attorneys, we often have the rewarding experience of seeing the “little guy” metaphorically knock down the corporate giant (although we like to consider our legal skills to be more sophisticated than a stone and a sling!)
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of representing a number of clients who weren’t afraid to take on those they knew had done wrong and brought harm to themselves and their families. And they doggedly pursued what they knew was right in the face of painful disease, exhausting medical treatments, and even the loss of their loved one.
Big name manufacturing conglomerates have paid a hefty price for their years of greed and negligence, and it’s the result of clients who believed right would triumph.
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By SEG Law on
11/8/2008 11:27 PM
If you’re looking for an experienced mesothelioma trial lawyer and feel you have a strong case, but the firms you’ve talked to don’t seem to have much legal knowledge or plan to pass your case to someone else, you might be dealing with a marketing company disguised as a mesothelioma law firm. Be cautious.
These firms spend big money on advertising meant to get you to sign with them. Then, they pass you off to another firm. Why? They earn a referral fee, and in cases like mesothelioma, the fees can be quite large. It is important to know whether the firm you speak with has the experience to take your case all the way through to trial.
We do receive client referrals from reputable firms that help clients find qualified and experienced legal representation. However, overall, we recommend going directly to a mesothelioma trial lawyer as the first course of action. And understand that companies wi
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By SEG Law on
11/5/2008 6:38 AM
In cases that involve illness or disease as a result of exposure to asbestos, benzene, pharmaceuticals or other dangerous substances, there are several tactics corporate defense lawyers typically use to try to win:
- Time—Defense lawyers know that the longer they can stall a case, the better chance they have to win. This is because time interferes with people’s memory of facts relating to the case and gives the defendant more time to prepare. Even more grim and malicious: corporate defense lawyers stall in hopes that the victim and/or key witnesses will die so that they can’t testify. That’s why it’s so important that victims contact us as soon as they’ve been diagnosed.
- Attacking the Plaintiff’s character—No one should be knowingly exposed to deadly chemicals. Yet many corporate defense lawyers try to divert the jury’s attention away from their guilt by attacking the Plaintiff. Thi
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By SEG Law on
11/5/2008 6:36 AM
Most people who contact us want to know right away if we think they have a case. There is no exact formula for deciding which cases will be successful and which won’t, but there are a number of factors that we consider:
- Do you know when you were exposed? If so, for how long and what were the circumstances?
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