The USS Keppler (DD/DDE-765) was a Gearing-class destroyer that participated in critical international conflicts, including the Korean War and Vietnam War, as well as fulfilling vital peacetime roles. Built in the days before asbestos was known to be carcinogenic, the Keppler incorporated substantial quantities of the toxic material, leading to devastating health consequences for her former crew
Before the 1980s, asbestos was widely used throughout the brewing and distilling industries, putting the health and lives of thousands of workers at risk. The carcinogenic mineral was a key component of beverage filtration systems, equipment insulation, and the brick-and-mortar brewery and distillery structures themselves. Many of the workers who spent time working in these buildings, as
The USS Lloyd Thomas (DD/DDE-764) was built during the era when asbestos was an integral part of naval vessels, from their supplies to their systems and structures. Today, we know that asbestos is carcinogenic, and thousands of crew members on ships like the USS Lloyd Thomas have been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other serious respiratory disorders. Many
When a person dies due to asbestos exposure, their family members are left with both grief and financial burdens. A wrongful death mesothelioma lawsuit can provide funds to pay for medical bills, lost income, and funeral expenses, as well as for the victim’s pain and suffering and the survivor’s losses. What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? A wrongful
The USS William C. Lawe (DD-763) was a Gearing-class destroyer that served the United States Navy for over three decades, participating in the Korean War, during the Vietnam War, and later becoming a Naval Reserve training ship. Like many of the vessels built in the years between the 1930s and 1980s, the USS William C. Lawe contained
The USS Southerland (DD-743) was a Gearing-class destroyer that served through multiple deployments for the U.S. Navy, including the final raids on the Japanese home islands, the Inchon landing in Korea, and numerous combat operations off the coast of Vietnam. Like most other Navy ships constructed during that time, the USS Southerland was built using a significant amount
Veterans suffering from mesothelioma, asbestosis, or any other asbestos-related disease following service-related asbestos are entitled to special benefits and compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but proving eligibility requires navigating a complex process. Despite extensive historical documentation of the significant use of asbestos by the military, the burden of connecting individual cases to specific military exposures
The constant quest for effective treatments for malignant mesothelioma has led researchers in many different directions, including a novel approach being pursued by a Philadelphia-based biotherapeutics company. Today, Context Therapeutics announced that the first patient has been dosed in their Phase I clinical trial of their product CT-95, a mesothelin x CD3 T-cell engaging bispecific
For victims of mesothelioma and their families, securing justice means taking legal action against the companies responsible for exposing them to asbestos. Whether through a jury verdict or an out-of-court settlement, financial security and emotional closure often depend on proving when and where asbestos exposure occurred and related negligence. An experienced lawyer can be the difference between a
The USS Epperson (DD/DDE-719) was a Gearing-class destroyer that was part of the U. S. Navy fleet from 1949 to 1976. Like almost all vessels of her generation, the Epperson had insulation and other components made from asbestos installed throughout the vessel. The widespread use of this carcinogenic material led to serious long-term health issues for crew