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Mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw has been representing victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma since 1986. His legal battles and investigations in asbestos injury and mesothelioma legal cases have taken him across the country, and in many cases, to visit the places where mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos day in and day out.
Mesothelioma attorney Shaw's dedication to help mesothelioma victims has led to him working side by side with asbestos attorneys across the nation. He is licensed to practice in New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut and has won, or helped win, substantial mesothelioma settlements for victims around the country. Learn more about The Law Offices of David A. Shaw.
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Mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw offers legal perspective for those fighting mesothelioma and asbestos exposure.
What the Election Means for Mesothelioma Plaintiffs
Recent Republican Party victories may forecast a permanent change in the future of asbestos litigation. Find out mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw's take on the election results.
Mesothelioma, Asbestosis & the Expert Game
Mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw discusses the expert witness, a key element in mesothelioma and asbestos litigation, and a recent study revealing a continuing legal problem faced by mesothelioma victims and the attorneys representing them.
Mesothelioma & Tort Reform - The Beginning of the End?
Though mesothelioma is strictly a medical condition, the legal and resulting political ramifications surrounding this cancer are important to understand because they ultimately affect mesothelioma victims. Mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw offers up perspective on some of the history and most recent developments in asbestos tort politics.
Mesothelioma News
Read current events, recent developments, and news regarding mesothelioma and asbestos litigation.
How many will die from asbestos?
In this recent article, mesothelioma attorney David A. Shaw interprets a recent Center's For Disease Control report highlighting deaths attributed to lung disease and their causes. Trends suggest mesothelioma and asbestos related deaths are not diminishing.
Malignant mesothelioma targeted by Celebrex
The arthritis drug Celebrex, also known as celecoxib, has been found to be effective in curbing mesothelioma cell growth in recent laboratory studies. The drug has been found to have a dramatic effect on the cancer cells, while allowing for normal mesothelial cell growth.
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FAQ
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the sheath-like tissue that surrounds the abdomen and chest cavities. This thin layer of tissue is called the mesothelium...
Are there different types of mesothelioma?
Yes. There are three malignant forms of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common and affects the mesothelium around the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the mesothelium surrounding the abdomen...
Who is at risk for mesothelioma?
Those with occupational exposure to asbestos fibers are at the highest risk for developing asbestos related diseases, including mesothelioma. Pipe insulators, boiler workers, mechanics and others...
How is mesothelioma diagnosed?
One of the major problems with mesothelioma is that it is difficult to diagnose. The symptoms of mesothelioma are similar to other lung diseases and cancers. Another major problem with mesothelioma...
Is there a cure for mesothelioma?
Because mesothelioma is a form of cancer, there is no "cure" for the disease. Although the prognosis for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma is generally poor, there are mesothelioma patients who have lived...
What kind of treatments are there for mesothelioma?
Current treatments for malignant mesothelioma are similar to treatments to other forms of cancer that are available today. In addition to currently accepted forms of mesothelioma treatment, there are several mesothelioma clinical trials and emerging mesothelioma treatments...