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Can a person turn down asbestosis compensation?

Tracey B asked: My father in law was approved for asbestosis compensation after his death from lung cancer. My mother in law turned it down because she didn’t want the children to receive any of the money. Can she do this?

Mesothelioma lawyer in California? mesothelioma attorney?

b1911 asked: Does anyone know a Mesothelioma lawyer in California (that you would recommend)?
I want to ensure the mesothelioma attorney are qualified lawyers and have experience in successfully litigating these types of cases.
Please provide me a phone number or website of a California mesothelioma lawyer / attorney.
Thanks,
Bob

renting. who is responsible for damaged asbestos removal?

toni_renai asked: renting…. who is responsible for damaged asbestos removal?
If a asbestos dividing fence has damage .
Who is responsible to fix it.
And can they claim money for an entire new fence because you cant replace the asbestos panels.
And should we not have been informed when we moved in 2 weeks ago that the fencing was [...]

am i being screwed from my lawyer?

granny asked: asbestos case (dead husband 1988) few claims from several co.but promised $0000 of dollars says they are in bankruptcy. small claims around $1000but i never knew for sure the co. only their printed name on my check from my lawyers. he says he can not get dr. statements about my husband,the dr. has [...]

When I was in jail, I became sick and still need medical attention. What kind of lawyer should I use to sue?

YAWN asked: I DO KNOW THAT THIS JAIL HAS BEEN SUED. THIS PLACE IS SUPPOSED TO BE SHUT DOWN. THEY THROW YOU IN ASBESTOS-FILLED CELLS WITH ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS. THIS PLACE IS OVER POPULATED, AND THEY HAVE EVEN FED US PIGEON! I HAVE A FORM THAT NEEDS TO BE FILLED, AND I [...]

Can you review this case? Please? What do you think is wrong with this case?

Powerpuff cutie24 asked: Ok well a friend of mine is gong through a lawsuit about some asbestos where he formerly worked. It was a paper mill that was around his family and most of his family and friends worked there(The mill closed down like in the early 90s). A lawyer approached him and his family/friends [...]

Anyone know Wa state renters rights regarding asbestos?

blahblahblah asked: We have popcorn ceilings in our house and it has been brought to our attention that because our house is old, it’s likely that it contains asbestos. I’ve looked online and can’t find exactly what I’m looking for. I contacted my landlord and he told me there is no need to have my [...]

I rented a house from a woman who had damaged asbestos piping all throughout the basement. ?

likn my life asked: She didn’t disclose this and I didn’t find out until halfway through the lease. It was condemned by the health dept. after I moved out due to the asbestos. She kept my deposit and won’t return a dime to me. I’ve tried to get a lawyer but b/c they don’t see [...]

What is Mesothelioma?

Shane c asked: Is it cancer or what??? What is its scientific cause???

I’ve been exposed to Asbestos and Lead – Should I contact a lawyer?

A Lady asked: I am a project administrator for a company. I just found out that the space we were working in has tested positive for Asbestos and Lead (came back 16 times the legal limit). I have the papers with the Asbestos test results that are positive. I am trying to figure out if [...]