LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Lower Your Asbestos Exposure When Working on a Vehicle
Asbestos-containing car parts are still sold in the US, decades after most products containing the cancer-causing mineral fiber went off the market. If you repair vehicles professionally or work on them at home, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has guidelines on safely performing repairs. Satterley & Kelley, PLLC attorneys represent those in Louisville, throughout […]
Mesothelioma Support Groups for Patients and Their Loved Ones
Having cancer can be a very isolating experience for patients and their loved ones, whose extended friends, family, and even doctors may not be able to truly understand what they are going through. With a rare cancer like mesothelioma, this isolation can feel especially profound. Mesothelioma support groups offer a unique opportunity for patients and […]
Schools and Asbestos: What Can Go Wrong
Before the 1980s, school buildings were heavy users of asbestos-containing products. They’re a toxic legacy of a bygone age that might endanger anyone in these buildings. Given how much time has passed since the dangers of asbestos in school became known, the fact any child or school employee might still be exposed shows how misdirected […]
Palliative Care for Mesothelioma
Palliative care is often one of the most important aspects of a mesothelioma patient’s journey, but it is sometimes misunderstood. That’s why we put together this mesothelioma palliative care primer, where you can learn exactly what palliative care is, what it does, and why it is so essential for the wellbeing of mesothelioma patients. What […]
Naturally Occurring Asbestos: The Danger in Your Backyard
Technically, all asbestos fibers are naturally occurring. Asbestos fibers can be found naturally in rock formations nationwide. You should be cautious if you’re breaking up or disturbing rocks in your backyard or as part of your job because you may release cancer-causing asbestos fibers into the air. What is Naturally Occurring Asbestos? Naturally occurring asbestos […]
What is Loss of Consortium?
If your spouse or parent is injured or killed as a result of another’s negligence or defective product, you can seek compensation for the harm you suffer. This applies to personal injury and asbestos-related injury or wrongful death claims. Like pain and suffering, it’s not easily quantified compared to lost wages. But if enjoyment is […]
What is the Statute of Limitations for Asbestos Injuries in Kentucky?
Your asbestos exposure may have happened decades ago, but you were recently diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer. Have you missed your opportunity to seek compensation for your injuries? Satterley & Kelley PLLC lawyers in Louisville have more than 25 years of experience helping our clients in Kentucky with asbestos and mesothelioma claims and lawsuits. […]
PAUL J. KELLEY NAMED A KENTUCKY SUPER LAWYER FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW
The Law Office of Satterley & Kelley PLLC is pleased to announce that Paul J. Kelley has been named for 2024 as a “Kentucky Super Lawyer in Personal Injury,” marking the fourth year in a row that Paul has been recognized in this way. Fewer than 5% of the lawyers in Kentucky are selected as […]
How Sick Do I Have to Be to File an Asbestos Lawsuit or Claim?
Asbestos exposure isn’t sufficient for a viable lawsuit, even though the fibers are potentially cancer-causing. As part of the lawsuit, you need to show asbestos affected you and that the defendants sued should compensate you. Without an impact you can document, your case will be dismissed. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a light, strong, durable […]
How Does Asbestos Cause Cancer?
Asbestos causes different cancers, but how exactly this happens isn’t known. But there are well-researched theories that link these fibers, how they interact with cells, and how those cells and the body’s immune system respond. Cancer appears to result from a long and complex chain of events that starts with normal cells supporting life and […]