Although Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act nearly 40 years ago and certain asbestos products were banned in certain applications more than 30 years ago, asbestos claims continue to be presented in courts, alleging disease from exposure decades earlier. Thousands of claims per year are brought against manufacturers, developers, contractors and building owners and many defendants may have case loads numbering in the many thousands. These claims must be taken very seriously and managed properly, as some may have the potential for multi-million dollar damage awards, while others are nuisance-value cases, alleging non-malignant disease. The trick is to identify the high-exposure cases and to strategically allocate resources to fully prepare trial candidates without pouring defense costs into lower exposure cases.
Bowman and Brooke’s trial attorneys provide the necessary experience and skills to assist corporations with their asbestos-related litigation matters. Our attorneys possess the knowledge and capability to deal with and understand the science and medical issues associated with varying levels, lengths and types of fibers and how they affect the human body. Additionally, they are well-versed in the serious health risks potentially associated with exposure to this naturally occurring mineral, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, lung scarring and (allegedly) others. Throughout the past several years, more clients throughout various industries have asked us to represent them with their asbestos litigation matters.
We work quickly to evaluate and prioritize thousands of claims, giving appropriate attention to each claim. In recent years, juries have awarded multi-million dollar awards to plaintiffs. We have the tools to handle these cases effectively. Our vast library holds the pertinent medical and scientific literature needed to win these cases, as well as testimony given by the most prolific plaintiffs’ expert witnesses in courts throughout the country.
Bowman and Brooke attorneys have the national resources and experience to effectively and efficiently defend your company through the thousands of asbestos claims. Our tireless and thorough discovery process ensures claims are prioritized and managed correctly — without exploiting costs. Our nine regional offices and extensive local counsel network allow us to be anywhere we need to be for depositions and filings. We also have custom and detailed billing processes that track and report progress on all your company’s claims.
We have defended claims and managed settlements for asbestos clients representing several industries and wide range of products, including motor vehicles, off-road trucks, heavy equipment, aviation components, railroad, brakes, clutches, gaskets, insulation products, wire and cables, small appliances, ship components and more.
If your company is interested in learning more about Bowman and Brooke’s Asbestos Litigation team and how our team will work endlessly to fight your litigation battles, please call us.