• Interview with Thoracic Surgeon Dr. David Sugarbaker

    Dr. Sugarbaker leads the International Mesothelioma Program at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital and is a world-renown medical expert on the disease. His team has developed some of the most innovative and promising new treatments for pleural mesothelioma.

  • Mesothelioma Can Strike Anyone

    Mesothelioma Can Strike Anyone.

    Mesothelioma is generally thought of as a working man's disease. While this is often true, no one is immune from this cancer-from politicians to entertainers, athletes to military commanders. Even short-term or low-level asbestos exposure can cause the disease to appear many years later. Learn about some of the public figures who have been stricken with this disease.

  • Mesothelioma Diagnosis

    Mesothelioma Diagnosis?

    Mesothelioma is a relatively rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It attacks the membranes that surround the lungs, heart or abdomen. Each year, approximately 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma. Learn about the way mesothelioma is diagnosed, its signs and symptoms and how doctors are learning to treat this disease.

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Early detection program created for those at high risk for lung cancer

Mar 10, 2010 | The early stages of lung cancer typically have no symptoms. However, as the disease becomes more advanced it is deadlier than colon cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer combined. Some people such as smokers and those exposed to asbestos, nickel, radon, arsenic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are at increased risk for developing lung cancer. These ... MORE

Mar 9, 2010

Contractor hired for demolition of former concrete plant

Mar 9, 2010

Renovations may close Pennsylvania high school next year

Mar 9, 2010

World War II era hangar gets an overhaul

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Asbestos removal a concern at the University of Rhode Island

Nov 24, 2009 | The University of Rhode Island had to move Facility Services out of the Sherman building during the last week of October in order to remove the second floor carpet and asbestos-laden floor tiles. The Director of University Facilities Services stated that at least half of the university’s buildings were built with asbestos floor tiles that ... MORE

Jun 15, 2009

Asarco bondholder seeking to buy company

Jul 10, 2009

Indiana teacher resigns over student asbestos study

May 12, 2009

Mesothelioma kills Bishop of Peterborough

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Baron & Budd, P.C. has won many significant legal victories and settlements for mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer victims. Here are some examples of monetary recoveries we have been able to achieve for our clients.

  • $10,603,661

    Received by client

    after Attorney's Fees and Expenses for a gentleman who developed malignant mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to joint compound... More Case Results

  • $6,356,942

    Received by client

    after Attorney's Fees and Expenses, for the widow of a man who died at the age of 50 after developing asbestos-related mesothelioma. He was exposed to... More Case Results

  • $4,380,755

    Received by client

    after Attorney's Fees and Expenses, for an ironworker who worked at a number of industrial sites throughout his career and who was diagnosed... More Case Results

  • $3,749,270

    Received by client

    after Attorney's Fees and Expenses, for the widow of a gentleman who developed mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos while... More Case Results

  • $3,665,248

    Received by client

    after Attorney's Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman who developed mesothelioma at the age of 70. Our client began his working career in the... More Case Results