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How Former Farmers and Agricultural Workers May be at Risk for Asbestos-Related Diseases
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on May 26, 2021Most people do not think about farming and agricultural work when they think about exposure to asbestos. They often think about shipbuilding or factory work or other high-risk occupations. However, machinery and equipment that is currently being used for farming may have parts that contain asbestos. That means current and former agricultural workers may be […]
Read moreCan You File a Claim for a Crash Involving a Police Car?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on May 14, 2021Thousands of innocent bystanders have been injured by police cars that were chasing fleeing suspects or people who violated traffic laws. Victims of these crashes may have questions about seeking compensation, which is why meeting with a licensed attorney can be an important step. The experienced Maryland auto accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Peter T. […]
Read moreLiability for a Crash with a Vehicle Stopped on the Shoulder
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on May 06, 2021The last thing you want to happen on a highway or interstate with high-speed traffic is for your car to break down, forcing you to pull over. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time and drivers may be forced to sit and wait for a tow truck to arrive. Help cannot come soon […]
Read moreAvoiding Asbestos Exposure When Working in Old Buildings
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on April 30, 2021Many buildings constructed before the 1980s contained asbestos. This dangerous mineral was often used in insulation, roof tiles, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, paint and other materials. It is even possible to encounter asbestos-containing products/materials in buildings constructed in the 1980s. Asbestos was never officially banned, although widespread use of this mineral tapered off and stopped […]
Read moreDo Car Insurance Companies Mislead Car Crash Victims?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on April 26, 2021Misleading car crash victims is often not that difficult. Victims are injured, unsure if they may be eligible for compensation, and they may even trust the insurance company to take care of them. However, insurance companies do not leave it at that. They often make misleading statements, because they think they can get victims to […]
Read moreHow Mesothelioma is Different for Men Compared to Women
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on April 07, 2021While those who worked with or near asbestos-containing products have the highest risk of developing mesothelioma, workers’ friends and loved ones can suffer secondary exposure. That is often how women breathe in asbestos fibers and eventually develop this fatal disease. Even though women and men can contract the same disease, it may affect women and […]
Read moreAvoiding a Crash While Driving Through Baltimore’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on March 30, 2021Some of the worst crashes happen in intersections, often when drivers are turning left or right. While any intersection can be dangerous, every city has certain intersections that are more dangerous than others. Even if you do not regularly travel through Baltimore’s most dangerous intersections, you should know where they are so you can be […]
Read moreCan I Choose the Repair Shop for My Car After a Crash?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on March 25, 2021When you need to make repairs to your car, or simply bring it in for regular maintenance, you want to take it to a mechanic you can trust. However, after an accident, you may feel pressure to take your car to a repair shop recommended by the insurance company. Unfortunately, many crash victims are unsure […]
Read moreHow Car Parts May Put Mechanics and Others at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on March 09, 2021If you work as an auto mechanic or another position in the automotive industry that requires you to be around older vehicles, you could be at risk for inhaling asbestos fibers. Many older automotive products, and even some newer ones, contain asbestos. If asbestos is disturbed, fibers could be released into the air and breathed […]
Read moreStaying Safe When Trying to Collect Evidence After a Car Crash
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on February 25, 2021Sometimes crash victims take the time to collect evidence at the scene. This can help victims with building a case against the at-fault driver. However, you cannot count on passing drivers to exercise an appropriate amount of caution. There have been numerous cases of drivers and passengers on the roadside getting hit by passing cars […]
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