Mesothelioma is rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The disease might have been preventable had the asbestos industry acted responsibly decades ago to protect the public from the dangers of asbestos. Unfortunately for the estimated 3,000 Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, the asbestos industry hid the dangers of asbestos from the public for decades after it knew of the risks.
In these pages you will learn about the asbestos tragedy in the United States and how it has affected the lives and health of countless American workers and their families. You will also read about how people are exposed to asbestos, including the types of work sites where asbestos was once common and the trades that worked with and around asbestos-containing products. And you will learn how Baron & Budd was one of the first law firms in the country to fight for the rights of asbestos victims and is still widely recognized as a national leader in asbestos litigation to this day.
For nearly three decades, in courtrooms across the country, Baron & Budd has championed the rights of mesothelioma victims. Here are just a few examples of some of the results we have achieved for our mesothelioma clients:
The cases described here reflect the net amounts of the judgments or settlements our clients received after the deduction of attorneys fees and expenses-in other words, what our clients actually received. The actual settlement or verdict would be higher. These cases were all handled by Baron & Budd attorneys serving as lead counsel.
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What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that invades mesothelial cells. These are specialized cells that make up the membranes lining the chest, the stomach or abdomen, and the heart. Mesothelial cells form a tissue called mesothelium, producing a lubricating fluid that allows the organs to move without irritating nerves.
Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma. If you have mesothelioma, you may have come into contact with asbestos on the job or through a secondhand exposure such as asbestos brought into the home on your spouse’s shoes or clothing. See Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma for more details. Some researchers believe that the virus SV40 may also be a factor in the development of mesothelioma.
Cigarette–smoking increases your chances of contracting lung cancer or an asbestos–related disease such as asbestosis, although it does not cause mesothelioma. If you have been exposed to asbestos and smoke cigarettes, you should consider quitting. Your local American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control can provide resources, tips, and support for giving up the habit.
Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma. If you have mesothelioma, you may have come into contact with asbestos on the job or through a secondhand exposure such as asbestos brought into the home on your spouse’s shoes or clothing. See Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma for more details. Some researchers believe that the virus SV40 may also be a factor in the development of mesothelioma.
Cigarette–smoking increases your chances of contracting lung cancer or an asbestos–related disease such as asbestosis, although it does not cause mesothelioma. If you have been exposed to asbestos and smoke cigarettes, you should consider quitting. Your local American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control can provide resources, tips, and support for giving up the habit.
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Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the volume and quality of traffic to a web site from search engines via "natural" ("organic" or "algorithmic") search results for targeted keywords. Usually, the earlier a site is presented in the search results, or the higher it "ranks", the more searchers will visit that site. SEO can also target different kinds of search, including image search, local search, and industry-specific vertical search engines.
As a marketing strategy for increasing a site's relevance, SEO considers how search algorithms work and what people search for. SEO efforts may involve a site's coding, presentation, and structure, as well as fixing problems that could prevent search engine indexing programs from fully spidering a site. Other, more noticeable efforts may include adding unique content to a site, ensuring that content is easily indexed by search engine robots, and making the site more appealing to users. Another class of techniques, known as black hat SEO or spamdexing, use methods such as link farms and keyword stuffing that tend to harm search engine user experience. Search engines look for sites that employ these techniques and may remove them from their indexes.
As a marketing strategy for increasing a site's relevance, SEO considers how search algorithms work and what people search for. SEO efforts may involve a site's coding, presentation, and structure, as well as fixing problems that could prevent search engine indexing programs from fully spidering a site. Other, more noticeable efforts may include adding unique content to a site, ensuring that content is easily indexed by search engine robots, and making the site more appealing to users. Another class of techniques, known as black hat SEO or spamdexing, use methods such as link farms and keyword stuffing that tend to harm search engine user experience. Search engines look for sites that employ these techniques and may remove them from their indexes.
There is clear and widespread agreement among the public and educators that all students need to be proficient computer users or "computer literate." However, while districts are spending a great deal of money on technology, there seems to be only a vague notion of what computer literacy really means. Can the student who operates a computer well enough to play a game, send e-mail or surf the Web be considered computer literate? Will a student who uses computers in school only for running tutorials or an integrated learning system have the skills necessary to survive in our society?
Will the ability to do basic word processing be sufficient for students entering the workplace or post-secondary education?
Clearly not. In too many schools, teachers and students still use computers only as the equivalent of expensive flash cards, electronic worksheets, or as little more than a typewriter. The productivity side of computer use in the general content area curriculum is neglected or grossly underdeveloped.
Will the ability to do basic word processing be sufficient for students entering the workplace or post-secondary education?
Clearly not. In too many schools, teachers and students still use computers only as the equivalent of expensive flash cards, electronic worksheets, or as little more than a typewriter. The productivity side of computer use in the general content area curriculum is neglected or grossly underdeveloped.
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