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# Ferraro Law Firm

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- [Catastrophic Injury Lawyer: What Victims Should Know About Theme Park Accident Claims](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/august/catastrophic-injury-lawyer-what-victims-should-know-about-theme-park-accident-claims/) - A trip to a theme park or amusement park is meant to be exciting, entertaining, and safe for families and guests of all ages. Visitors trust that rides are properly inspected, employees are adequately trained, safety restraints function correctly, and park operators follow established safety standards. Unfortunately, serious accidents may occur when those responsibilities are
- [Highlighting Mental Health in the Legal Profession](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/january/highlighting-mental-health-in-the-legal-profession/) - Explore the importance of mental health in law with Ferraro Law Firm’s insights. Understand challenges and solutions. Read more and reach out to us!
- [Who Is Liable for a Swimming Pool Accident? Premises Liability Lawyer Explains Pool Owner Negligence](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/july/who-is-liable-for-a-swimming-pool-accident-premises-liability-lawyer-explains-pool-owner-negligence/) - Swimming pools can provide recreation, exercise, and relaxation, but they can also pose serious dangers when they are not properly maintained or supervised. From slip-and-fall injuries to drowning incidents and suction entrapment accidents, pool-related injuries can have life-altering consequences for victims and their families. When a swimming pool accident occurs, one of the most important
- [Understanding Whistleblower Protections and Confidentiality with Ferraro Law](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/june/understanding-whistleblower-protections-and-confidentiality-with-ferraro-law/) - Individuals considering reporting fraud or financial misconduct often have serious concerns before coming forward. Many worry about whether their identity can remain confidential, whether they could lose their job, and whether the law protects them from retaliation. In many situations, federal whistleblower laws provide important legal protections for individuals who report misconduct. These protections may
- [Welcoming Ignacio J. Segurola to Ferraro Law](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/april/welcoming-ignacio-j-segurola-to-the-ferraro-law-firm/) - Ignacio J. Segurola at Ferraro Law Firm. Discover how our growing team enhances legal services. Reach out to learn more.
- [New Mesothelioma Research Could Mean Longer Life For Patients](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/june/new-mesothelioma-research-could-mean-longer-life-for-patients/) - Promising new research indicates that mesothelioma may one day be treated with advances in something called photodynamic therapy. Our mesothelioma lawyers read with interest the announcement made by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. To understand why this medical research news has caused a stir, you need to know that mesothelioma is a devastating disease.
- [Izell v. Union Carbide – Court Affirms $24M Mesothelioma Award](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/october/izell-v-union-carbide-court-affirms-24m-mesothelioma-award/) - The $24 million award of both compensatory and punitive damages to a construction company owner and his wife following a mesothelioma diagnosis has been upheld by a California appeals court. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida partially granted the defense request to apply DOSHA as it relates to the limitation of
- [Attorneys Ferraro and Jagolinzer Selected to 2020 Super Lawyers](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/june/attorneys-ferraro-and-jagolinzer-selected-to-2020-super-lawyers/) - Ferraro Law Firm Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers As leading civil litigators in Florida and nationwide, our attorneys at The Ferraro Law Firm have ...
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Secures A $37 Million Jury Award](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/september/the-ferraro-law-firm-secures-a-37-million-jury-award/) - The Ferraro Law Firm’s Florida asbestos lawyers successfully secured a $37 million verdict in favor of a client diagnosed with mesothelioma, following exposure to asbestos contained in brake lining. The plaintiff filed his case in Hillsborough Circuit Court soon after being diagnosed with the terminal cancer in February 2013 A confidential settlement was reached between the plaintiff
- [Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorney: From Medicine Cabinet to Courtroom](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/august/talcum-powder-lawsuit-attorney-from-medicine-cabinet-to-courtroom/) - Understand talcum powder legal claims with Ferraro Law Firm guidance. Know your options and take action. Contact today for support.
- [Here’s What Robinhood’s “Confidential” Documents Reveal About the GameStop Trading Restrictions](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/september/heres-what-robinhoods-confidential-documents-reveal-about-the-gamestop-trading-restrictions/) - Robinhood is still in hot water for restricting purchases of “hot stocks,” including GameStop and AMC, in January of 2021. The company already faces a class action lawsuit that consolidates claims filed by dozens of Robinhood users who lost money when other investors were prevented from purchasing stock shares. The company is trying everything to
- [The National Trial Lawyers Announces the Selection of Matthew Casbarro as a National Trial Lawyer](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/august/the-national-trial-lawyers-announces-the-selection-of-matthew-casbarro-as-a-national-trial-lawyer/) - The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Matthew Casbarro of The Ferraro Law Firm in Miami has been selected as an NTL ‐ Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer in the state of Florida. This honor is given to only the top 40 under 40 attorneys for their superior qualifications,
- [Days Before Going Public, Robinhood Faces a Consolidated Class Action Lawsuit for January Trading Restrictions](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/july/days-before-going-public-robinhood-faces-a-consolidated-class-action-lawsuit-for-january-trading-restrictions/) - As Robinhood celebrates its virtual IPO roadshow, The Ferraro Law Firm isn't letting them forget about how they hurt the users they claim to support when they restricted trading in January of 2021. On July 27, The Ferraro Law Firm and Safirstein Metcalf consolidated more than 55 cases filed by investors throughout the country into
- [High-Risk Asbestos Occupations: What To Do If You Have Been Exposed on a Worksite](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/april/high-risk-asbestos-occupations-what-to-do-if-you-have-been-exposed-on-a-worksite/) - Today, asbestos has a reputation for being a dangerous, cancer-causing substance that one should avoid at all costs—and rightfully so. Until just a few decades ago, asbestos was considered a “magical mineral,” and many workers came into contact with it frequently. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is strong, naturally resistant to heat and corrosion,
- [What Is the Statute of Limitations on a Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit? ](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/january/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-on-a-florida-wrongful-death-lawsuit/) - There is no greater pain than suffering the loss of a loved one. Somehow, the agony is even more intense when the death was caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another party. Each of us reacts differently to the pain of loss, and some of us will take longer than others will to
- [EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Data Reporting by Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors of Asbestos](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/september/epa-issues-final-rule-requiring-data-reporting-by-manufacturers-importers-and-distributors-of-asbestos/) - Asbestos is used in the manufacture and production of many products. Most are products used in the building industry ranging from cement shingles to soundproofing materials. It is also used in many household products including automobile brake pads, fire-resistant fabrics, and consumer garden products, to name just a few. When asbestos fibers are released into
- [The Ferraro Law Firm will Represent West Tisbury and the Oak Bluffs Water District in Multidistrict PFAS Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/june/the-ferraro-law-firm-will-represent-west-tisbury-and-the-oak-bluffs-water-district-in-multidistrict-pfas-litigation/) - The Town of West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts have chosen The Ferraro Law Firm to represent them in multidistrict litigation suits concerning the widespread use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam which has led to contamination of soil and groundwater in many areas, leading to public health concerns. PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been used
- [Symptoms of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/march/symptoms-of-camp-lejeune-water-contamination/) - The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 finally allows those affected by this tragedy to seek justice. The Ferraro Law Firm is dedicated to helping military veterans, their families, and civilians who served our country at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, receive the compensation they deserve. We understand how difficult it can be to deal with
- [Judge Rejects Contractor Immunity Defense in 3M Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Lawsuit ](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/september/judge-rejects-contractor-immunity-defense-in-3m-aqueous-film-forming-foam-afff-lawsuit/) - 3M is facing a host of lawsuits through multi-district litigation (MDL), which allege that 3M's aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) contained harmful PFAS chemicals that can lead to serious health problems. In defense of these claims, 3M argued that it was entitled to government contractor immunity. If successful, this defense would allow 3M to escape liability for public
- [3M Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuit: What Veterans Should Know](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/august/3m-combat-arms-earplugs-lawsuit-what-veterans-should-know/) - In the early 2000s, a company called Aearo Technologies developed what it deemed as combat-worthy earplugs—earplugs designed for members of the military, allowing them to hear verbal commands or enemy approach while shielding them from the ultra-high-decibel sounds of combat. Unfortunately for these veterans, Aearo's design (later purchased and manufactured by household name 3M) was
- [What’s the Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/august/whats-the-difference-between-mesothelioma-and-asbestos-lung-cancer/) - The terms “mesothelioma” and “asbestos lung cancer” are often used interchangeably, as both refer to serious lung conditions that are caused by long-term, acute exposure to asbestos. However, not all asbestos-related lung cancers are classified as mesothelioma. It’s important to know the similarities and differences between these conditions if you or a loved one has
- [Can a Truck Driver Be Fired for an Accident?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/july/can-a-truck-driver-be-fired-for-an-accident/) - Each year, more than 4,000 people are killed in truck accidents—and the likelihood of severe injury or death in a commercial truck accident is significantly higher than the likelihood of serious injury in a crash with another vehicle. Even the most highly-rated passenger vehicle is no match in a collision with a fully-loaded commercial truck
- [What Doctors Are Most Often Named in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/july/what-doctors-are-most-often-named-in-a-medical-malpractice-lawsuit/) - The basis of the doctor-patient relationship is the understanding that the health care provider will follow acceptable medical standards to care for their patient. When a doctor fails to provide reasonable care they are vulnerable to a medical malpractice claim. Every type of doctor, from chiropractors to dermatologists to neurosurgeons, can face an allegation of
- [How Common is Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/may/how-common-is-asbestos-in-popcorn-ceilings/) - How Many Popcorn Ceilings Have Asbestos? Most popcorn ceilings applied before 1980 or so have between 1 and 10 percent asbestos content. While asbestos doesn't pose much of a risk when it's undisturbed, if it begins to crumble or if you sand it down and remodel, the airborne particles can be incredibly hazardous. Even a
- [Why It's Hard to Prove Medical Malpractice](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/may/why-its-hard-to-prove-medical-malpractice/) - A landmark medical malpractice case occurred at a Florida hospital in 1995 when a patient whose diseased foot was to be amputated woke up from surgery only to discover the healthy one had been amputated instead. The medical mistake made national news and was the impetus for operating room reforms across the country as hospitals
- [How to Hire a Mesothelioma Attorney in Florida](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/april/how-to-hire-a-mesothelioma-attorney-in-florida/) - What Happens During a Mesothelioma Lawsuit? Each mesothelioma case is different. At The Ferraro Law Firm, we understand how stressful the legal process can be, and we're committed to making the process as simple and hassle-free as possible. First, the injured person (the plaintiff) should consult with a mesothelioma attorney in Florida like The Ferraro
- [Why Do You Need a Lawyer Who is Experienced with Truck Accidents? ](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/march/why-do-you-need-a-lawyer-who-is-experienced-with-truck-accidents/) - If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you're likely facing multiple challenges—mounting medical bills from severe injuries, lost income, an inability to work, major damage to your vehicle, and pain and emotional distress. At The Ferraro Law Firm, we represent Florida truck accident victims to ensure they're fully compensated
- [Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer for Your Asbestos Cancer Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/march/finding-a-mesothelioma-lawyer-for-your-asbestos-cancer-lawsuit/) - What Do Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawyers Do? To receive compensation for medical bills related to mesothelioma or other illnesses caused by asbestos exposure, you'll need to file an asbestos cancer complaint and name the manufacturer—or, in some cases, your former employer—as a defendant. Your team at The Ferraro Law Firm will investigate your mesothelioma claim,
- [Why Farmers Have Parkinson's Disease](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/march/why-farmers-have-parkinsons-disease/) - What is Paraquat? Paraquat is an herbicide, or weed killer. Although it's still legal—and used—in the U.S., it's available only for commercial use, which means that only those who are licensed and trained can apply it. Paraquat is harmful when it comes into contact with skin; going so far as to consume Paraquat can lead
- [Occupational Exposure to Paraquat Linked to Parkinson's Disease](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/march/occupational-exposure-to-paraquat-linked-to-parkinsons-disease/) - What is Paraquat? Paraquat is a bright blue, strong-smelling herbicide that is incredibly powerful—just two teaspoons, if ingested, is enough to kill an adult. It's most commonly used to control grass cover crops or volunteer weeds and can control the growth of both annual and perennial broad-leaf weeds (like chickweed, clover, dandelion, plantain, and thistle).
- [Paraquat Settlements for Parkinson's Disease Victims](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/february/paraquat-settlements-for-parkinsons-disease-victims/) - What is Paraquat? Paraquat dichloride is an incredibly toxic active ingredient found in industrial herbicides sold under a variety of brand names, including: Gramoxone Ortho-Paraquat Devour Blanco Paraquat Concentrate Helmquat 3SL Bonedry Cyclone SL 2.0 Firestorm Para-Shot 3.0 Paraquat herbicide generally comes in liquid form and is bright blue in color. This dangerous chemical is
- [How to Join the Paraquat Parkinson's Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/february/how-to-join-the-paraquat-parkinsons-lawsuit/) - Over the past few years, hundreds of injured plaintiffs—including farmers, agricultural workers, and landowners—have filed lawsuits throughout the U.S. alleging that long-term exposure to the common and popular herbicide Paraquat leads to Parkinson's disease. These plaintiffs allege that, for years, manufacturers were aware of the serious health risks Paraquat posed. What options do injured plaintiffs
- [Can Asbestos Exposure Cause Lung Cancer?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/january/can-asbestos-exposure-cause-lung-cancer/) - Each year, thousands of Americans die as a result of exposure to asbestos, and those in certain industries—particularly Navy, construction, power plant, and railway workers—may be at a higher risk. Though asbestos has been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer for decades, it can also cause other lung conditions and diseases like asbestosis. In this article,
- [What You Need to Know About the Parkinson’s Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/december/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-parkinsons-lawsuit/) - The toxic chemical Paraquat is banned in 32 countries but remains an approved commercial herbicide in the U.S. Since its introduction in 1962, scientific studies have found a link between Paraquat exposure and the development of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s patients have filed numerous lawsuits against the chemical manufacturers Chevron and Syngenta. If you’ve developed Parkinson’s
- [Why File a Paraquat Lawsuit?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/december/why-file-a-paraquat-lawsuit/) - Farmers who use Paraquat are far more likely to develop Parkinson's disease symptoms than those who never used it. A lawsuit is the best way to get financial compensation to pay for costly medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses due to past and future care. You may also receive compensation for physical and emotional
- [How Does Paraquat Cause Parkinson’s?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/december/how-does-paraquat-cause-parkinsons/) - Parkinson's disease affects nearly 1 million people in the United States. Since its introduction in 1962, scientists have connected exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat with Parkinson's disease. Over 32 countries have banned Paraquat, but the U.S. continues to permit its use as a commercial herbicide. If you were exposed to Paraquat and later diagnosed
- [What It Takes to Obtain Justice Against a Big Chemical Corporation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/september/what-it-takes-to-obtain-justice-against-a-big-chemical-corporation/) - In recent years the public has become more educated about the chemicals in their food, products, and environment. With that education has come a greater awareness of how reckless some chemical corporations are when bringing new products to the market. While pharmaceutical drugs undergo clinical trials on humans to ensure some level of safety, the
- [Kelley & Ferraro Secures $10.6 Million Verdict for Family of Mesothelioma Victim](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/august/kelley-ferraro-secures-106-million-verdict-for-family-of-mesothelioma-victim/) - It is estimated that as many as 900,000 mechanics in the United States have been exposed to asbestos from handling automotive parts. Sharon Jennings' late husband, a former mechanic in Ohio, was tragically one of them. He was exposed to asbestos fibers while working with Honeywell International’s Bendix brakes and was later diagnosed in his
- [The Ferraro Law Firm’s Commitment to Ongoing Support of Miami’s Surfside Community in the Wake of Tragic Condo Collapse](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/june/the-ferraro-law-firms-commitment-to-ongoing-support-of-miamis-surfside-community-in-the-wake-of-tragic-condo-collapse/) - As many now know, at approximately 1:30 am on June 24, 2021, Champlain Towers South, located in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, collapsed. This 136-unit, 12-story beachfront condo was home to many residents of all generations and cultural backgrounds. Several confirmed fatalities and over one hundred people are still missing as of this publishing.
- [Federal Court Strikes Charging Lien Following Ferraro Law Challenge](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/july/federal-court-strikes-charging-lien-following-ferraro-law-challenge/) - A federal court has struck a charging lien asserted in high-profile litigation involving Google, Character.AI, and the family of Sewell Setzer III, finding that the law firm asserting the charging lien failed to support key allegations included in the charging lien with sufficient evidence. Ferraro Law attorneys James Ferraro, Jr., Angelica Novick, and Leslie Rothenberg
- [What is a Mass Tort?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/july/what-is-a-mass-tort/) - The Ferraro Law Firm specializes in taking on big corporations to obtain justice for our clients who have been injured by corporate negligence. This often involves filing a mass tort. Our mass tort attorneys proudly represent individuals injured by asbestos exposure, dangerous drugs, and other defective products. But what exactly is a mass tort? How
- [Mesothelioma FAQs: Our Asbestos Lawyers Answer Your Questions](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/june/mesothelioma-faqs-our-asbestos-lawyers-answer-your-questions/) - You likely know that asbestos is dangerous, but what is it exactly? How does asbestos endanger your health, and what are your legal rights if you have been exposed? The asbestos lawyers at The Ferraro Law Firm have answered your most frequently asked questions about asbestos and mesothelioma below. For years, too many companies ignored
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Secures $14M Verdict in First In-Person Asbestos Trial in Florida Since Pandemic](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/may/the-ferraro-law-firm-secures-14m-verdict-in-first-in-person-asbestos-trial-in-florida-since-pandemic/) - Juan Bauta and Steven Valdes of The Ferraro Law Firm recently secured a $14,000,000 verdict in the first in-person mesothelioma trial in Florida since the pandemic began in 2020. The case, Paula Font, et al. v. Union Carbide Corp, stems from Luis Torres’s exposure to asbestos fibers and subsequent mesothelioma. The lawsuit alleged that Union
- [159 Still Unaccounted for After Champlain South Tower Partial Building Collapse](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/june/159-still-unaccounted-for-after-champlain-south-tower-partial-building-collapse/) - Building Collapse Legal Resources Surfside Condo Collapse Resources Around 1:30 a.m. on June 24, 2021, a high-rise condo building in Surfside, Florida partially collapsed. The devastating accident affected 55 of the building's 136 residential units. As of the morning of June 25, four fatalities were reported and 159 people were still unaccounted for. A
- [Do You Qualify for Paraquat-Related Parkinson's Disease Compensation?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/september/do-you-qualify-for-paraquat-related-parkinsons-disease-compensation/) - More than 150 Paraquat Lawsuits Have Been Filed In the U.S., Syngenta and Chevron have been hit with more than 150 lawsuits for manufacturing, selling, and distributing Gramoxone—an herbicide that contains Paraquat. These disease lawsuits have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Southern District of Illinois. More farmers are pursuing justice in a
- [Why Isn't Paraquat, a Weedkiller Linked to Parkinson's Disease, Banned in the United States?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/august/why-isnt-paraquat-a-weedkiller-linked-to-parkinsons-disease-banned-in-the-united-states/) - Why Have Some Countries Banned Paraquat? Paraquat is an herbicide that is sold under many different brand names, including Gramoxone, Parazone, Helmquat, Parashot, and Quik-Quat. Since 2009, multiple studies have found a strong correlation between Paraquat exposure and an increased risk for developing Parkinson's disease: a disorder that affects the central nervous system. A 2011
- [Major Building Collapses Throughout U.S. History: A Timeline](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/july/major-building-collapses-throughout-us-history-a-timeline/) - Building Collapse Legal Resources Surfside Condo Collapse Resources The Champlain South Tower condo collapse in Surfside, Florida is one of the largest building collapses ever to occur in the United States. Scenes of the building collapse have brought back haunting memories for many Americans of Ground Zero after 9/11. While efforts to rescue the more
- [What Causes Buildings to Collapse?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/june/what-causes-buildings-to-collapse/) - Building Collapse Legal Resources Surfside Condo Collapse Resources Top 6 Reasons a Building May Collapse The recent collapse of the Surfside Champlain South Tower condo building has gripped the nation. The tragic scenes and number of lives affected make it one of the most devastating building collapses in the U.S. since 9/11. It is still
- [What You Need to Know About Paraquat—the Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson's Disease](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/august/what-you-need-to-know-about-paraquatthe-weed-killer-linked-to-parkinsons-disease/) - Which Herbicides Contain Paraquat? Paraquat is found in many herbicides. The following are the brand names of weed killers that contain Paraquat: Blanco Bonfire Cyclone Devour Firestorm Gramoxone Helmquat Parazone Para-SHOT Quik-Quat VECOL Research Shows Link Between Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease Over the last decade, multiple studies have shown that exposure to Paraquat significantly increases
- [Who May Be Held Liable For a Building Collapse Accident?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/june/who-may-be-held-liable-for-a-building-collapse-accident/) - Building Collapse Legal Resources Surfside Condo Collapse Resources Since building collapses are so sudden and unexpected, some may wrongly assume that they are unavoidable, random events. However, collapses are often caused by some form of structural damage which may be traced back to another party's negligence. Examples of negligence include contractors that cut corners
- [What Does a Mesothelioma Personal Injury Lawyer Do?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/april/what-do-mesothelioma-personal-injury-lawyers-do/) - What is the main cause of mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is unique in that it has only one cause: asbestos exposure. Not everyone who is exposed to asbestos will develop mesothelioma, but everyone who has mesothelioma has been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure causes serious health issues that affect hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. 2,000
- [Breaking News: Johnson & Johnson Stops Baby Powder Sales](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/may/breaking-news-johnson-johnson-stops-baby-powder-sales/) - Baby Powder Sales Discontinued in North America On Tuesday, May 19 th , personal care giant Johnson & Johnson announced that it would no longer sell ...
- [Talc Lawsuits Against Johnson & Johnson Will Proceed](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/april/talc-lawsuits-against-johnson-johnson-will-proceed/) - More than 16,000 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits against personal care giant Johnson & Johnson over the past several years, claiming that the company’s ...
- [What Is a Medical Never Event?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/august/what-is-a-medical-never-event/) - Medical mistakes are responsible for at least 250,000 patient deaths in the United States each year. While all medical procedures and treatment ...
- [Purdue Pharma Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/october/purdue-pharma-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy/) - Purdue Pharms & the Opioid Crisis Purdue Pharma is a privately-held American pharmaceutical company owned and operated by the Sackler family. Since ...
- [FDA Threatens Johnson & Johnson With Baby Powder Recall](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/july/fda-threatens-johnson-johnson-with-baby-powder-recall/) - There are over 14,000 lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, including its baby powder. Contact The Ferraro Law Firm if you or a loved one requires legal representation.
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Observes Medical Malpractice Awareness Month](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/july/the-ferraro-law-firm-observes-medical-malpractice-awareness-month/) - What Actions Constitute Medical Malpractice? Medical errors are responsible for over 250,000 patient fatalities each year, making medical malpractice ...
- [Fighting the Opioid Crisis: HB 1253 Passes While SB 1700 Stalls](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/may/fighting-the-opioid-crisis-hb-1253-passes-while-sb-1700-stalls/) - A Public Health Emergency The opioid epidemic began in the late 1990s after pharmaceutical companies lied to the medical community by claiming that patients couldn’t become addicted to opioid pain relievers. Healthcare providers immediately started prescribing opioids at increasing rates, leading to widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription drugs. By 2016, over 200,000 Americans
- [FDA Reveals Nitrosamine Impurities in Recalled Valsartan](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/june/fda-reveals-nitrosamine-impurities-in-recalled-valsartan/) - The 2018 Valsartan Recall Valsartan is an antihypertensive drug that prevents heart failure by treating high blood pressure. It has also been proven to improve a heart attack patient’s chances of survival. However, in 2018, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. voluntarily recalled 80 lots of its valsartan tablets for containing traces of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a known
- [EPA Ignored Experts When Issuing New Asbestos Rule](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/may/epa-ignored-experts-when-issuing-new-asbestos-rule/) - A History of Negligence Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance that can be woven into fabrics and insulating materials. It used to be the ...
- [2 Tampa Women Died of Ovarian Cancer](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2017/december/2-tampa-women-died-of-ovarian-cancer/) - Two Tampa women, Tami Isa and Jacquelyn Shenefield, both recently died as a result of ovarian cancer. Their husbands are now taking action against mega-company Johnson & Johnson, claiming the talcum powder present in their products was a defining factor in their wives’ illness and eventual death. Our team of Florida talcum powder lawyers of
- [NIOSH Requests Public Input for National Mesothelioma Registry](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/april/niosh-requests-public-input-for-national-mesothelioma-registry/) - The CDC estimates that there are up to 2,800 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed each year, with approximately 2,500 more dying annually due to this often-fatal disease. Because the primary cause of mesothelioma is asbestos — which is still not completely banned in the United States — incidence rates for this form of cancer have remained steady,
- [Radiotherapy May Double Survival Rates for Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/april/radiotherapy-may-double-survival-rates-for-mesothelioma/) - Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer, which is primarily developed after long-term asbestos exposure. Although survival rates for mesothelioma are lower than those for other cancers, there’s reason for patients to hope that will change in the near future: A recent study showed that a new kind of intensive radiotherapy treatment could double survival rates.
- [Bringing a Lawsuit for Defective Products](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/march/bringing-a-lawsuit-for-defective-products/) - Whether you developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson baby powder or suffered severe burns from an exploding e-cigarette battery, the injuries that can occur from a defective product are often life-threatening – and very costly to treat. Under product liability laws, American manufacturers and distributors both have a distinct responsibility to exercise a “duty of
- [Johnson & Johnson Talc Supplier Files for Bankruptcy](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/february/johnson-johnson-talc-supplier-files-for-bankruptcy/) - After a landmark jury ruling in Missouri last July, personal care giant Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay more than $4.69 billion to 22 women, in what is believed to be the largest consumer settlement in American history. The reason? Johnson & Johnson’s iconic talcum baby powder was found to contain trace amounts of
- [State AGs Push for Tougher Asbestos Rules](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/february/state-ags-push-for-tougher-asbestos-rules/) - With the advent of the first Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) in years, the EPA ignited disputes about asbestos regulations all over the country. Known primarily for its role in causing pleural malignant mesothelioma, asbestos is a toxic mineral substance that can cause a wide range of cancers. However, it isn’t banned yet – and critics have
- [State of Florida Sues Walgreens and CVS for Opioid Epidemic](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/november/state-of-florida-sues-walgreens-and-cvs-for-opioid-epidemic/) - After announcing in May that they would be suing multiple opioid distributors and manufacturers, the Florida State Attorney’s office recently announced that the state is also suing Walgreens and CVS for their roles in the opioid epidemic. According to the press release, these pharmaceutical chain companies “failed in their duties under Florida law to stop suspicious orders
- [Claire's Cosmetics Found to Contain Asbestos](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/march/claires-cosmetics-found-to-contain-asbestos/) - For more than two years now, the FDA has voiced concerns about Claire’s brand cosmetics products, after receiving multiple reports of possible asbestos contamination. Now that they have performed several rounds of independent testing, the FDA has now formally confirmed that there are traces of asbestos in certain Claire’s cosmetics products. Because Claire’s is currently refusing
- [Asbestos Imports to U.S. Double in 2018](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/november/asbestos-imports-to-us-double-in-2018/) - The last asbestos mine in the United States may have shut down in 2002, but as of today, asbestos has never been fully banned for import into our country. Now, despite decades of effort from consumer protection groups and public health advocates, the United States is on track to double its total asbestos imports this year. This
- [Why Negligence with Asbestos Can Mean Criminal Charges](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/october/why-negligence-with-asbestos-can-mean-criminal-charges/) - When you’ve been injured as a result of asbestos exposure, particularly by contracting mesothelioma or other related diseases, you may be able to pursue civil litigation to hold companies and real estate developers accountable. At The Ferraro Law Firm, our Florida mesothelioma lawyers have handled hundreds of cases like these over the years, and in the process
- [EPA Failed to Inspect Asbestos in Schools for 29 States](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/october/epa-failed-to-inspect-asbestos-in-schools-for-29-states/) - The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has played a significant role in limiting asbestos exposure over the years, even if asbestos is still not fully banned in the United States. However, a troubling recent report published by an EPA internal watchdog showed that the EPA only performed 13% of all required school asbestos inspections from 2011 to 2015. Released
- [Major Recall of Valsartan Expands Even Further](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/september/major-recall-of-valsartan-expands-even-further/) - Back in July, almost 22 countries around the world issued recalls for valsartan, a generic blood pressure medication which forms the backbone of many medicines. After conducting an extensive review, the FDA revealed that they would be recalling many products containing valsartan in the United States, because some contained the highly carcinogenic chemical known as
- [What Will It Take to Fix the Opioid Epidemic?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/september/what-will-it-take-to-fix-the-opioid-epidemic/) - The opioid epidemic in America is running rampant, claiming thousands of lives each year, while also impacting millions of people. Individuals, families, friends; there are so many people who can be harmed as a result of opioid use. We know the problem. We know the cause. But do we know the solution? It’s an unfortunate
- [Back-to-School Scare: Some Crayons Found to Contain Asbestos](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/september/back-to-school-scare-some-crayons-found-to-contain-asbestos/) - The public is generally aware that asbestos is dangerous, but you may be surprised to learn that the U.S. government does not regulate its use in certain household products and school supplies. While many companies exercise due diligence in eliminating this known toxin, others are less careful about protecting consumers, and the results can be
- [How Do Opioids Cause Harm When They’re Supposed to Help?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/august/how-do-opioids-cause-harm-when-theyre-supposed-to-help/) - What are opioids? To many of us, we know them as pain relievers; prescription medication specifically prescribed to us by a healthcare professional to help alleviate the effects of an injury, illness, or other serious condition. To others, they’re dangerous—oftentimes fatal. How did it come about that something designed to help individuals feel less pain
- [FDA Requests Removal of Zantac®️ Drugs from Market](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/april/fda-requests-removal-of-zantac-drugs-from-market/) - Cancer Risks Associated with Long-Term Zantac®️️ Use Since the fall of 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been warning consumers about ...
- [What Damages to the Body Can Opioid Use Cause?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/june/what-damages-to-the-body-can-opioid-use-cause/) - Every year, there are countless numbers of prescriptions written for opiates for patients. These are supposed to be painkillers, designed to help people dealing with the pain of serious injuries and conditions. While there are a large number of people who use these prescriptions responsibly, there are others who have developed an addiction to the
- [Types of Opioids](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/june/types-of-opioids/) - At The Ferraro Law Firm, our goal is to help end the opioid epidemic by providing information to our communities about topics that they may not know. Below, we provide a list of opioids that are currently contributing to the epidemic. Please be aware of these various prescription medications, and if you have any that
- [Are Doctors Part of the Country's Opioid Problem?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/may/are-doctors-part-of-the-countrys-opioid-problem/) - Dating back as early as 1999, the United States has experienced a rapidly growing problem with opioids, which have led to an alarming rate of fatal overdoses throughout the years. In fact, in 2013, opioids accounted for 37% of fatal drug overdoses. What is the driving force behind this terrible problem? A major part of it
- [The Opioid Epidemic: Everything You Need to Know](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/june/the-opioid-epidemic-everything-you-need-to-know/) - For years, big pharmaceutical companies have been providing medication to individuals in order to treat ailments, heal lasting conditions, and prevent individuals from experiencing pain. Unfortunately, the latter has become a significant problem in the nation. Opiates—or painkillers—have long been used as a pain medication for individuals suffering from significant injuries, cancer, or other damaging
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Represents Palm Beach County in Lawsuit Against Approximately 29 Pharmaceutical Companies](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/may/the-ferraro-law-firm-represents-palm-beach-county-in-lawsuit-against-approximately-29-pharmaceutical-companies/) - Our Firm Is Committed to Defending the Best Interests of Palm Beach County Citizens Palm Beach County filed a lawsuit in a Florida state court several weeks ago against approximately 29 pharmaceutical companies, accusing them of fueling the county’s opioid crisis through negligence and misleading practices. Last year, there were roughly 600 opioid-related deaths in
- [Beyond Addiction: Opioids Take a Heavy Toll on Palm Beach County Taxpayers](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/may/beyond-addiction-opioids-take-a-heavy-toll-on-palm-beach-county-taxpayers/) - Palm Beach County, Florida has the fourth-highest rate of opioid-related death in the United States, among counties with a population of over 1 million. In addition to bringing allegations of fueling the county’s opioid crisis by misleading doctors, hospitals, and patients and negligently overlooking the harmful effects of the medications they produce, Palm Beach County is seeking
- [There is No Such Thing as a Safe Level of Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/april/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-safe-level-of-asbestos-exposure/) - If you are wondering how long you can be exposed to asbestos before suffering harmful effects, the fact is that there is no such thing as a “safe” level of asbestos. The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) states that “all levels of asbestos exposure to date have demonstrated asbestos-related disease.” Therefore, any level of
- [Johnson & Johnson Asbestos-Related Talcum Powder Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/april/johnson-johnson-asbestos-related-talcum-powder-lawsuit/) - Earlier this month, Johnson & Johnson experienced its first loss in a talcum powder lawsuit related to asbestos after a New Jersey jury ordered the pharmaceutical company and its talc supplier to pay $37 million in damages to Stephen and Kendra Lanzo. Furthermore, punitive damages will be considered in the second phase of the trial, which started a few
- [$417 Million Issued in Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2017/august/417-million-issued-in-verdict-against-johnson-johnson/) - Earlier this week, on August 21, 2017, a Los Angeles jury awarded plaintiff Eva Echeverria $417 million in a verdict against Johnson & Johnson, finding the company responsible for failing to warn the 63-year-old woman about the risks of using its talcum products. Echeverria was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2007. While a surgeon was
- [Medical Malpractice Caps Deemed Unconstitutional](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2017/june/medical-malpractice-caps-deemed-unconstitutional/) - Recently, the Florida Supreme Court ruled against the malpractice caps, which had limited the amount of compensation injured patients were able to receive after suffering medical mistakes. The old rule, set in place in 2003 by Governor Jeb Bush, was ruled by the court as arbitrary and unjustified. The court decided the cap was unfair
- [Talcum Powder Lawsuits: Another Victory Against Johnson & Johnson](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2017/may/talcum-powder-lawsuits-another-victory-against-johnson-johnson/) - In a ruling Thursday, a Missouri jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $110 million in a lawsuit against a Virginia woman, according to Reuters. The 62-year-old claims she developed ovarian cancer in 2012, after 40 years of using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing hygiene products. She is now undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian and liver
- [Manufacturer Found Not Liable for Component Part](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2016/february/manufacturer-found-not-liable-for-component-part/) - Component parts are now a significant issue in asbestos litigation. Courts have reached different conclusions about when a defendant can be liable for the use of asbestos-containing components within its products. Although a manufacturer is generally not liable for asbestos-related injuries resulting from exposure through parts it did not manufacture or distribute, some courts have
- [North Dakota Supreme Court Finds No Duty in Secondary Exposure to Asbestos Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2016/january/north-dakota-supreme-court-finds-no-duty-in-secondary-exposure-to-asbestos-case/) - Cases arising from secondary exposure to asbestos involve different issues from those arising from direct exposure. Secondary exposure generally occurs when a person who is exposed to asbestos fibers “takes home” those fibers on his or her clothes, exposing his or her family to the fibers. A significant issue in these “take-home” asbestos cases is
- [Liability of Construction Subcontractors for Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2016/january/liability-of-construction-subcontractors-for-asbestos-exposure/) - Construction, especially commercial construction, often involves a large number of subcontractors that are each responsible for completing a limited portion of the work. It can therefore sometimes be difficult for a court to determine who is liable for asbestos-containing materials used in the construction. A California appeals court recently held that a drywall subcontractor could
- [Potential Liability for Brake Lining Grinding Machine Manufacturer in California – Sherman v. Hennessy Industries, Inc.](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/december/potential-liability-for-brake-lining-grinding-machine-manufacturer-in-california-sherman-v-hennessy-industries-inc/) - Manufacturers of products containing asbestos may be liable for mesothelioma or other injuries caused by the asbestos in those products. The liability of manufacturers of products that do not contain asbestos but release asbestos fibers from other products is not as clear. California courts have previously addressed the issue of liability for “adjacent” products that
- [Tenth Circuit Says Excess Insurer Not Responsible for Asbestos Claims When Primary Insurer Is Insolvent](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/december/tenth-circuit-says-excess-insurer-not-responsible-for-asbestos-claims-when-primary-insurer-is-insolvent/) - Insurance plays an important role in personal injury cases. Large companies often have multiple policies with different types of coverage, including “excess coverage” which takes effect when the primary policy has paid out its limits. The Tenth Circuit recently decided whether excess insurers were responsible for defending and indemnifying a distributor of products containing asbestos
- [3M Lawsuits Transferred to a Florida Federal Court](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/june/3m-lawsuits-transferred-to-a-florida-federal-court/) - An Act of Willful Negligence Between 2003 and 2015, Aearo Technologies, Inc. and 3M, an American multinational corporation, supplied the United States military with 22 million defective earplugs. As a result, over 2.6 million veterans have suffered partial or total hearing loss, tinnitus, loss of balance, and other ear and hearing-related disabilities. According to a
- [Frequency, Regularity, and Proximity Test for Causation of Asbestos Injury In Illinois – Watts v. 84 Lumber Company](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2016/february/frequency-regularity-and-proximity-test-for-causation-of-asbestos-injury-in-illinois-watts-v-84-lumber-company/) - To succeed in an asbestos exposure case, the plaintiff must prove that asbestos attributable to the defendant was a cause of the plaintiff’s injury. Causation in asbestos cases can be complex, with defendants often arguing that the plaintiff cannot prove that he or she was specifically exposed to sufficient asbestos from the defendant to cause
- [Product Liability for Component Parts Containing Asbestos](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2016/january/product-liability-for-component-parts-containing-asbestos/) - Sometimes asbestos is contained in a component part of a larger product. When these component parts require regular maintenance or replacement, the person responsible for the maintenance may be exposed to asbestos. Courts are currently determining whether the manufacturer of the larger product can be held liable for injuries arising from such exposure. The Maryland
- [Law360s “Top Product Liability Cases” Names The Ferraro Law Firm](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/august/law360s-top-product-liability-cases-names-the-ferraro-law-firm/) - Our $9 Million Talc Powder Verdict Has Gained National Notice Our attorneys have long been known for receiving outstanding results in Florida. Now, ...
- [Ferraro Law Firm Files PFAS Contamination Lawsuit for Martha’s Vineyard Airport](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/may/ferraro-law-firm-files-pfas-contamination-lawsuit-for-marthas-vineyard-airport/) - Holding Companies Accountable for Toxic PFAS Exposure At The Ferraro Law Firm, our nationally-recognized attorneys have helped to secure millions of dollars for victims of toxic chemical exposure. Now, our firm has joined with Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, another national litigation firm, in a major PFAS contamination lawsuit on behalf of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission. Filed
- [2019 Recalls: Why Is There Asbestos in My Makeup?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/september/2019-recalls-why-is-there-asbestos-in-my-makeup/) - Asbestos in the United States Asbestos is a fibrous mineral substance that can be woven into fabrics, textiles, and insulating materials. For decades, ...
- [South Carolina Court Finds Employees Were Users under Product Liability Statute](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/december/south-carolina-court-finds-employees-were-users-under-product-liability-statute/) - Many states have codified at least part of the state law regarding product liability, often based on a version of the Restatement of Torts. These statutes set forth who may recover and who is liable for a defective product. The South Carolina statute is based on the Second Restatement and provides for liability for injuries
- [Proving Damages in California Asbestos Cases- Soto v. Bargwarner Morse Tec Inc.](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/december/proving-damages-in-california-asbestos-cases-soto-v-bargwarner-morse-tec-inc/) - Help for mesothelioma victims can be found at The Ferraro Law Firm by calling (888) 554-2030. Offices in Miami and Washington, D.C.
- [Product Defect Must Exist at Time of Sale – Birch v. Polaris](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2016/january/product-defect-must-exist-at-time-of-sale-birch-v-polaris/) - Generally, for a manufacturer to be liable for product liability, the product must have been defective at the time of the first sale. If the defect resulted from a modification that occurred after the original sale of the product, the manufacturer will generally not be held liable. The U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals recently
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Victorious - Supreme Court Sides With Floridians Against Out Of State Asbestos Product Manufacturers](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2016/february/the-ferraro-law-firm-victorious-supreme-court-sides-with-floridians-against-out-of-state-asbestos-product-manufacturers/) - The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A., successfully fulfilled their promise to their clients and all Floridians to fight against “Florida’s Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act”. July 8, 2011, the Florida Supreme Court justly said Florida’s asbestos litigation reform act violates the constitutional rights of Floridians injured by asbestos products in the case American Optical Corp.
- [New Hand-Held Spectrometer Speeds Up Vermiculite Testing](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/may/new-hand-held-spectrometer-speeds-up-vermiculite-testing/) - A new hand-held tool was recently created by scientists with the United States Geology Survey (USGS) to reveal if vermiculite insulation contains amphibole asbestos, which is the main cause of mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer. This new hand-held spectrometer provides home inspectors a faster technique for a process that requires samples to be sent
- [What We're Doing to Take Action Against the Opioid Epidemic](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/august/what-were-doing-to-take-action-against-the-opioid-epidemic/) - As more and more people fall victim to the opioid epidemic, the need for change becomes ever more important and necessary. There needs to be someone who is working to stop the problem. At The Ferraro Law Firm, this is exactly what we’re trying to do. We want to take the fight to opioid manufacturers
- [How Often Does Death Occur as a Result of Opioid Overdose?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/september/how-often-does-death-occur-as-a-result-of-opioid-overdose/) - When it comes to opioid use, the biggest problem is overdoses. These occur far too often and users are often fatally harmed, not having enough time to be saved when they use prescription pain medication in excess. This has led to the opioid epidemic gripping our nation. In South Florida, the number of overdose deaths
- [How the EPA's New Asbestos Rule May Impact Consumers](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/october/how-the-epas-new-asbestos-rule-may-impact-consumers/) - This June, the EPA proposed groundbreaking new regulations regarding asbestos usage. Referred to as a SNUR, or Significant New Use Rule, the EPA only releases these kinds of regulations when it looks to dramatically change the current state of affairs on a particular chemical. However, the SNUR on asbestos has been hotly debated, particularly with
- [7 Common Myths About Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/october/7-common-myths-about-mesothelioma-and-asbestos-exposure/) - Asbestos exposure is known to cause mesothelioma, but there are many pervasive myths and misconceptions about this often fatal disease. At The Ferraro Law Firm, we specialize in fighting on behalf of those who have sustained injuries after asbestos exposure, and we’ve heard many of these misconceptions first-hand. In the post below, we’ll debunk 7
- [Understanding the Impact of Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2018/november/understanding-the-impact-of-mesothelioma/) - What Is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is one of the most serious types of cancer, often categorized as aggressive and terminal because there are treatments available to help the individual cope, but there is no cure for the condition. It impacts the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organics. Depending on the part
- [FDA Approves New Mesothelioma Treatment](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/august/fda-approves-new-mesothelioma-treatment/) - There are approximately 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Tragically, the average life expectancy for a patient ...
- [Firefighters Beware: AFFF May Contain Cancer-Causing PFAS](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/december/firefighters-beware-afff-may-contain-cancer-causing-pfas/) - If you work on or live near a military base, fire training facility or airport, do you know whether you’ve been exposed to dangerous PFAS? Aqueous ...
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Featured in Miami Herald](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/june/the-ferraro-law-firm-featured-in-miami-herald/) - An Important Announcement About Our Firm At The Ferraro Law Firm, we’ve been proud to lead the way in some of the most complex and high-stakes civil ...
- [Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF): Frequently Asked Questions ](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/february/aqueous-film-forming-foam-afff-frequently-asked-questions/) - AFFF has been in the news recently amid reports that firefighters, military members, and others with occupational exposure to this firefighting foam have developed serious types of cancer such as kidney, testicular, liver, and thyroid cancers, ulcerative colitis, pre-eclampsia, and more. Those impacted by AFFF have filed lawsuits seeking compensation and financial damages from the
- [Who Should File an AFFF Lawsuit?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/march/who-should-file-an-afff-lawsuit/) - Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), often referred to as “firefighting foam,” is a substance that has long been used to extinguish petroleum or oil-based fires. Many members of the military, firefighters, and airport workers have been exposed to AFFF for years or even decades—and since 2016, the EPA, CDC, and American Cancer Society have each issued
- [Firefighting Foam Cancer - What You Should Know if You've Been Exposed to AFFF](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/march/firefighting-foam-cancer-what-you-should-know-if-youve-been-exposed-to-afff/) - Military personnel and firefighters often use flame-retardant foam rather than water to put out fires. Unfortunately, one type of these foams—aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)—has been associated with many adverse health effects, including an increased risk of cancer. What should those who have been exposed to AFFF know? AFFF Exposure
- [What is the Firefighting Foam Lawsuit?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/march/what-is-the-firefighting-foam-lawsuit/) - Although firefighting foams have long been used in place of water to extinguish fuel-based flames, it's only been within the last couple of decades that experts have explored the health risks these foams can pose to those who are regularly exposed to them. And unfortunately, this research has shown a clear connection between the use
- [How Long Will My Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/may/how-long-will-my-personal-injury-lawsuit-take/) - If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you're likely interested in obtaining settlement—or a legal judgment—as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all answer for the period of time a personal injury lawsuit will take to resolve. Some cases can be resolved in weeks or months, while others may last years. By having
- [Who is Liable in a Semi Truck Accident?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/june/who-is-liable-in-a-semi-truck-accident/) - When it comes to holding someone responsible for a semi-truck accident, having a semi accident attorney on your side is crucial. Often, there can be half a dozen or more potentially liable parties, and failing to name a key party can leave you unable to recover financial damages. So who is liable in a semi-truck
- [When Should You Get an 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/june/when-should-you-get-an-18-wheeler-accident-attorney/) - After an accident with an 18 wheeler, you may be in a state of disbelief—and busy dealing with injuries, hospitalization, time off work, and other complications. But once the dust settles on your accident and you're trying to get back to normal, it's a good time to learn more about your legal rights and how
- [What Happens if You're in an Accident with a Big Rig?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/june/what-happens-if-youre-in-an-accident-with-a-big-rig/) - Truck Accident Statistics In 2019, 5,005 people passed away after big rig accidents—a 36 percent increase since 2010. Most of those killed in large truck collisions are those in other vehicles (accounting for 71 percent of deaths); truck occupants and non-occupants like pedestrians and bicyclists make up the remaining 29 percent of deaths. In addition,
- [Why Do I Need a Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/june/why-do-i-need-a-tractor-trailer-accident-attorney/) - The Insurance Company Doesn't Have Your Best Interests in Mind Insurance companies have one goal above all else: settle claims for as little as possible. Even when liability is clear, the trucking insurance company will try to pressure you to settle for far less than you deserve. This can sometimes include high-pressure tactics that are
- [Finding a Semi Truck Accident Attorney After a Crash](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/june/finding-a-semi-truck-accident-attorney-after-a-crash/) - After being in a semi-truck accident, you may face decisions and challenges you never expected. The recovery process can be painful and difficult and can last long after medical treatment ends. You may have significant medical expenses while also dealing with lost wages from unexpected time off work. Although the thought of pursuing legal action
- [Can You Sue for Medical Incompetence?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/july/can-you-sue-for-medical-incompetence/) - Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., just behind heart disease and cancer. And many of these medical errors are the direct result of a doctor or another medical provider's incompetence. What legal recourse does an injured patient have in these situations? Below, learn when you can sue for medical incompetence—otherwise
- [Airbnb Injury Lawyer: Understanding Liability for Short-Term Rental Property Accidents](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/june/airbnb-injury-lawyer-understanding-liability-for-short-term-rental-property-accidents/) - Short-term rental properties listed on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have become increasingly popular for vacations, weekend getaways and family travel. While these properties often provide convenience and flexibility, accidents and serious injuries can still occur when property owners fail to maintain safe conditions. From slippery pool decks and unsafe stairways to defective furniture and
- [Ferraro Law Secures $9 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/june/johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-mesothelioma-verdict/) - In February 2020, Ferraro Law secured a $9 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson on behalf of an 82-year-old woman diagnosed with mesothelioma after a lifetime of using Johnson’s Baby Powder. Just months later, Johnson & Johnson announced it would discontinue sales of talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder and other baby powder products in North America.
- [How Ferraro Law Handles Brain Injury Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/june/how-ferraro-law-handles-brain-injury-cases/) - A traumatic brain injury can change nearly every part of a person’s life. What may initially seem like a concussion, headache, or temporary discomfort after an accident can become far more serious when symptoms continue, worsen, or begin interfering with daily activities. Many brain injury victims do not realize the severity of their condition right
- [Deltona & Ferraro Law: Partners For Clean Water](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/january/deltona-the-ferraro-law-firm-partners-for-clean-water/) - Discover how Ferraro Law Firm helps Deltona secure clean water and pursue environmental justice. Get expert legal support. Reach out today.
- [Daniel J. Di Matteo Promoted to Partner at Ferraro Law Firm](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/january/daniel-j-di-matteo-promoted-to-partner-at-the-ferraro-law-firm/) - Celebrate Daniel J. DiMatteo’s promotion to partner at Ferraro Law Firm. See how our team grows to serve you better. Explore and connect with us now.
- [Understanding the EPA’s PFAS Shift for Utilities & Public Health](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/may/understanding-the-epas-pfas-shift-what-it-means-for-utilities-and-public-health/) - Understand the EPA’s PFAS shift impact on utilities and health with Ferraro Law Firm. Get expert insight and protect your interests.
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Takes On Landmark Carbon Monoxide Wrongful Death Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/may/holding-airbnb-accountable-the-ferraro-law-firm-takes-on-landmark-carbon-monoxide-wrongful-death-case/) - Learn how Ferraro Law Firm fights wrongful death Airbnb carbon monoxide claims and protects your rights. Get trusted legal support. Contact now.
- [What To Do If You’re Injured At An Airbnb](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/august/what-to-do-if-youre-injured-at-an-airbnb-understanding-your-rights/) - Injured at an Airbnb? Ferraro Law Firm breaks down your rights and actions to take. Get trusted legal advice and support. Contact today.
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Obtains Partial Reversal of Order Dismissing Wrongful Death Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/september/the-ferraro-law-firm-obtains-partial-reversal-of-order-dismissing-wrongful-death-case/) - In an appeal handled by Mathew Gutierrez and Juan Bauta of The Ferraro Law Firm, the Fourth District Court of Appeal issued a decision partially reversing the dismissal of a wrongful death case. A portion of the opinion is in conflict with a decision by the Fifth District Court of Appeal regarding the eligibility of
- [Why Is It So Hard to Sue a Doctor For Malpractice?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/july/why-is-it-so-hard-to-sue-a-doctor-for-malpractice/) - The impact of medical malpractice can be life-changing. Whether you're dealing with a missed diagnosis that allowed an illness to quietly progress or a surgical error that has left you with permanent injuries, you may be wondering whether you have any legal options. In many cases, a medical malpractice lawsuit can be the key to
- [What to Know About Catastrophic Personal Injury](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/august/what-to-know-about-catastrophic-personal-injury/) - Catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and severe burns can be life-changing. And if you've suffered these types of serious injuries as a result of someone else's negligent or reckless actions, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. But what makes a personal injury a catastrophic
- [Appeals Court Issues Two Important Decisions Regarding Wrongful Death Damages](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/august/appeals-court-issues-two-important-decisions-regarding-wrongful-death-damages/) - The Fourth District Court of Appeal in Florida recently interpreted Florida’s Wrongful Death Act and held that: 1) A spouse, who was not married to the decedent at the time of the negligent act which resulted in the decedent’s death, is not a “surviving spouse” under the statute and therefore cannot collect damages due to
- [Why Invest in a Commercial Litigator?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/october/why-invest-in-a-commercial-litigator/) - Investing in a commercial litigator may seem like an unnecessary business expense. But before you scoff at the idea of such an investment, think about how many types of business litigation issues can arise amidst the evolving business landscape. You, as the business owner, need to focus on the running of the business, not on
- [Momentum at Our Backs: 2 Roundup Trials Set to Start Next Week Against Monsanto](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/october/momentum-at-our-backs-2-roundup-trials-set-to-start-next-week-against-monsanto/)
- [Monsanto Settles Roundup Case Prior to Trial Start in Florida](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/october/monsanto-settles-roundup-case-prior-to-trial-start-in-florida/)
- [Business Disputes: What to Know Before Hiring a Business Dispute Attorney](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/november/business-disputes-what-to-know-before-hiring-a-business-dispute-attorney/) - A business dispute is just what it sounds like: a dispute involving a business. The most common business disputes often involve a breach of contract and are between a business and: Clients or customers Vendors or suppliers Employees Business partners An insurance company A business dispute can be minor with the parties able to work
- [Breach of Contract: Types, Consequences and How to Avoid](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/november/breach-of-contract-types-consequences-and-how-to-avoid/) - All businesses, no matter how large or small, run on contracts. This is true whether the business is a small mom-and-pop store in the country or a mega-brick-and-mortar business like Walmart. When a contract is breached, it may create a domino effect that rocks the foundation of the business. Individuals also rely on contracts: contracts
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Backs Plaintiff Firms in Legal Battle Against Johnson & Johnson](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/april/the-ferraro-law-firm-backs-plaintiff-firms-in-legal-battle-against-johnson-johnson/) - We stand with dozens of other plaintiffs firms that are leading litigation against J&J” - James Ferraro, Jr. Partner The Ferraro Law Firm As a law firm that handles product liability cases, The Ferraro Law Firm stands with other MDL plaintiff firms, in denouncing Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) $8.9 billion bankruptcy plan. This plan is
- [The Difference Between Negligence and Malpractice](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/april/the-difference-between-negligence-and-malpractice/) - Most people know if they are hurt in a car accident, or if they slip and fall due to a dangerous condition on someone’s property, that it's best to seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer about legal disputes. But what if a medical mistake or a healthcare professional's negligence is the cause of
- [City of Hialeah Hires The Ferraro Law Firm for AFFF Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/may/city-of-hialeah-hires-the-ferraro-law-firm-for-afff-lawsuit/) - The Ferraro Law Firm has been selected to work on behalf of the city of Hialeah, Florida, to seek compensation for damages caused by firefighting foams containing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances — a class of chemicals known as PFAS. These chemicals have been linked to numerous health problems, including cancer. The Ferraro Law Firm has
- [PFAS Litigation Update: 3M Strikes Groundbreaking $12.5 Billion Settlement in Water Contamination Lawsuits](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/june/pfas-litigation-update-3m-strikes-groundbreaking-125-billion-settlement-in-water-contamination-lawsuits/) - 3M Co, a industrial conglomerate, has made a groundbreaking move towards resolving extensive litigation regarding water pollution claims tied to “forever chemicals.” The company has reportedly reached a settlement of $12.5 billion with public water systems across the United States. This significant agreement aims to address water contamination caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),
- [Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Airbnb for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: 24-year old American Sebastian Mejia died in Airbnb-rented Rio apartment](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/june/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-against-airbnb-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-24-year-old-americansebastian-mejia-died-in-airbnb-rented-rio-apartment/) - SAN FRANCISCO, June 16 – The family of the late Sebastian Mejia filed suit today in California Superior Court against Airbnb for the company’s role in allowing a dangerous rental that would cost the young man his life. On October 5, 2022, Sebastian turned on the fuel burning water heater located inside of the bathroom
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Prevailed on Appeal at the Third District Court of Appeal, Which Affirmed a $1M Judgment Issued Against Hyba General Trading, LLC in Hyba General Trading, LLC (“Hyba”) v. MIA Collection Services, LLC (“MIA”)](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/july/the-ferraro-law-firm-prevailed-on-appeal-at-the-third-district-court-of-appeal-which-affirmed-a-1m-judgment-issued-against-hyba-general-trading-llc-in-hyba-general-trading-llc-hyba-v-mia-collection-se/) - The Ferraro Law Firm represented MIA, the appellee in this appeal. In the underlying lawsuit, MIA sought damages against Hyba and its principals for breach of contract, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, breach of warranty, and conspiracy in connection with Hyba’s sale of what were purported to be genuine high-end handbags, but which were,
- [Fla. Court Revives Suit Over Mechanic's Wife's Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/august/fla-court-revives-suit-over-mechanics-wifes-mesothelioma/)
- [Florida Widow Tells Justices She Is Surviving Spouse Under Law](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/september/florida-widow-tells-justices-she-is-surviving-spouse-under-law/) - The widow of a mesothelioma victim told the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday that an appellate court erred when it shoehorned a requirement into the state's Wrongful Death Act mandating that a surviving spouse be married to a victim before the victim's injury. In oral arguments in Tallahassee, Mathew Gutierrez, of The Ferraro Law Firm
- [Understanding Your Options for PFAS Remediation Funding](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/november/understanding-your-options-for-pfas-remediation-funding/) - Shareholder James Ferraro Jr. recently wrote an op-ed which underscores the significance of the recent settlements involving the 3M Company and DuPont, emphasizing their role in advancing corporate accountability and environmental responsibility. The substantial settlements, totaling $12.5 billion for 3M Company and $1.185 billion for DuPont, earmark crucial funds to benefit public water systems nationwide,
- [Understanding the Dangers of Forever Chemicals: A Guide for Firefighters](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/january/understanding-the-dangers-of-forever-chemicals-a-guide-for-firefighters/) - Firefighters are heroes to us all. They offer protection in times of crisis, where every second counts and lives are literally in their hands. But who protects firefighters against exposure to deadly toxins like forever chemicals? According to studies published in the National Library of Medicine, firefighters are at an increased risk of exposure to
- [Important Questions to Ask Your Wrongful Death Attorney](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/february/important-questions-to-ask-your-wrongful-death-attorney/) - Wrongful death lawsuits are a legal recourse available to families who have lost a loved one due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. These lawsuits seek to provide compensation for the survivors' losses, including financial support, companionship, and emotional distress caused by the death. Overall, navigating the legal process of a wrongful death
- [What is Florida Personal Injury Law? Answers to Frequently Asked Florida Personal Injury Questions](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/march/what-is-florida-personal-injury-law-answers-to-frequently-asked-florida-personal-injury-questions/) - Have you been the victim of a personal injury? If so, it’s important to explore your options and read up on your rights. In this article, we’ll cover some of the most frequently asked questions about personal injury cases in Florida. Our Florida wrongful death and personal injury lawyers help you navigate the complexities of
- [Asbestos Use Officially Banned in the U.S. – A Victory for Public Health](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/march/asbestos-use-officially-banned-in-the-u-s-a-victory-for-public-health/) - In a landmark move destined to significantly impact public health the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has announced a comprehensive ban on the ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos in the United States. This decisive action, effective from March 18, 2024, marks the culmination of decades-long efforts to address the severe health risks posed by asbestos exposure.
- [Why Do You Need A Personal Injury Lawyer](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/march/why-do-you-need-a-personal-injury-lawyer/) - Far too often, when people are hurt, they don’t pursue the justice they deserve. Instead, they suffer in silence, dealing with the physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burden that their injury caused—alone. If you have been seriously injured, our personal injury lawyers can help you navigate the complexities of your legal case. Call us
- [Historic $12.5 Billion 3M Settlement Marks a New Chapter in Clean Water Advocacy](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/april/historic-125-billion-3m-settlement-marks-a-new-chapter-in-clean-water-advocacy/) - In a landmark development in environmental litigation, the industrial giant 3M has reached a settlement that will have significant implications for communities affected by water contamination. A historic $12.5 billion settlement with 3M has been approved. This settlement is set to fund the cleanup of water supplies contaminated by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) across
- [The CityPlace Doral Shooting: What You Need to Know](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/april/the-cityplace-doral-shooting-what-you-need-to-know/) - Learn key facts about the CityPlace Doral shooting and legal options with Ferraro Law Firm’s expert overview. Get answers and support. Visit now!
- [How To Choose The Best Brain Injury Lawyer In Miami](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/april/how-to-choose-the-best-brain-injury-lawyer-in-miami/) - Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are some of the worst events that an individual can experience in their lifetime, and the effects of this type of injury can negatively impact victims for the rest of their lives. However, when you bring a brain injury case to court, you often only have one chance to get it
- [How Long Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take in Florida?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/april/how-long-does-a-wrongful-death-lawsuit-take-in-florida/) - Understand the timeline for wrongful death lawsuits in Florida with Ferraro Law Firm’s expert guidance. Know your rights and act. Reach out now.
- [Tyco's $750 Million Settlement: A New Chapter in the PFAS Contamination Battle](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/april/tycos-750-million-settlement-a-new-chapter-in-the-pfas-contamination-battle/) - Learn about the Tyco $750 M PFAS settlement and what it means for future cases with Ferraro Law Firm’s insights. Get expert help. Contact us today.
- [Landmark Ruling in Ripple v. CBS Corporation: A Turning Point for Spousal Rights in Wrongful Death Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/may/landmark-ruling-in-ripple-v-cbs-corporation-a-turning-point-for-spousal-rights-in-wrongful-death-cases/) - Ferraro Law Firm breaks down the Ripple v. CBS decision and its effects on spousal wrongful death claims. Get expert guidance. Reach out today!
- [BASF Settles for $316.5 Million Over PFAS Contamination: A Closer Look at the Implications and Ferraro's Role in Similar Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/may/basf-settles-for-3165-million-over-pfas-contamination-a-closer-look-at-the-implications-and-ferraros-role-in-similar-cases/) - Ferraro Law Firm explains BASF’s $3.165B PFAS contamination settlement and its implications. Learn how we can help. Contact now!
- [Forever Chemicals: Understanding PFAS and Their Impact on You](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/november/forever-chemicals-understanding-pfas-and-their-impact-on-you/) - Understand PFAS forever chemicals and how they affect you with expert insight from Ferraro Law Firm. Explore the blog and reach out to us today!
- [When the Injury Isn't Visible: The Legal Journey After a Traumatic Brain Injury](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/june/when-the-injury-isnt-visible-the-legal-journey-after-a-traumatic-brain-injury/) - Ferraro Law Firm explains the legal journey after a traumatic brain injury when injuries aren’t visible. Know your rights and take action. Contact now.
- [Ferraro Law Helps Secure PFAS Lawsuit Settlements for Florida Cities](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/july/ferraro-law-helps-secure-pfas-lawsuit-settlements-for-florida-cities/) - Ferraro Law Firm wins PFAS lawsuit settlements for Florida cities. Understand your options and pursue justice. Explore more and reach out today.
- [AFFF Lawsuit: What Firefighters Need to Know About Filing a Legal Claim After Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/july/afff-lawsuit-what-firefighters-need-to-know-about-filing-a-legal-claim-after-exposure/) - Ferraro Law Firm guides firefighters on AFFF exposure legal claims and filing steps. Understand your options and protect your rights. Reach out for help now.
- [Commercial Litigation Attorneys: Trusted Advocates for High-Stakes Business Disputes](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/july/commercial-litigation-attorneys-trusted-advocates-for-high-stakes-business-disputes/) - In today’s evolving business landscape, legal disputes are not just common—they’re consequential. Whether stemming from contract breaches, shifting partnerships, or digital-era complexities, these disputes can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and divert leadership focus from core objectives. When the stakes are high, you need legal counsel that combines strategic insight with courtroom strength. At Ferraro Law,
- [Honoring Service, Pursuing Justice: Mesothelioma Claims for Veterans](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/september/honoring-service-pursuing-justice-mesothelioma-claims-for-veterans/) - Learn how Ferraro Law Firm helps veterans pursue mesothelioma claims with justice and care. Get trusted legal guidance. Contact us today.
- [Negligent Security: When Safety Measures Fail and Lives Are Forever Changed](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/september/negligent-security-when-safety-measures-fail-and-lives-are-forever-changed/) - Understand negligent security claims and your legal options. Get trusted guidance and fight for justice. Visit Ferraro Law Firm now.
- [Understanding the Risks and Legal Pathways of Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/october/understanding-the-risks-and-legal-pathways-of-asbestos-exposure-and-mesothelioma/) - Discover asbestos exposure risks and legal steps for mesothelioma with Ferraro Law Firm. Get expert advice and pursue your claim. Reach out to us today.
- [Understanding Burn Injuries: How They Happen and When the Law May Provide a Path to Justice](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/november/understanding-burn-injuries-how-they-happen-and-when-the-law-may-provide-a-path-to-justice/) - Understanding burn injuries and your legal options with Ferraro Law Firm. Read expert guidance and take action. Reach out to Ferraro Law Firm.
- [PFAS Settlement Funds Arrive in Florida as Immunity Debate Heats Up in Congress](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/january/pfas-settlement-funds-arrive-in-florida-as-immunity-debate-heats-up-in-congress/) - Settlement checks from major PFAS manufacturers are finally landing in the mailboxes of Florida water utilities but they come at a time when critical questions about legal immunity and long-term accountability remain unresolved. In a recent report, Central Florida Public Media examined how PFAS settlement funds are being distributed to water utilities across the state
- [Truck Accidents: What Records Can Be Used for Evidence?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/may/truck-accidents-what-records-can-be-used-for-evidence/) - When a serious crash involves a commercial truck, understanding what happened often requires more than eyewitness accounts or accident scene photos. Modern commercial trucks generate and store extensive data before, during, and after a collision. This information can provide critical insight into vehicle operation, driver behavior, and company practices leading up to a crash, which
- [Ferraro Law’s Process: What It Takes to Get Results for Our Clients](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/march/ferraro-laws-process-what-it-takes-to-get-results-for-our-clients/) - Most people see the outcome of a legal case, not the work that happens long before a claim reaches a courtroom. But behind every strong result is a careful process built on preparation, strategy, and collaboration. At Ferraro Law, that process begins long before any filings are made. Every case, whether involving catastrophic injury, environmental
- [South Carolina Supreme Court Allows Nisi Additur in Auto Product Liability Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/december/south-carolina-supreme-court-allows-nisi-additur-in-auto-product-liability-case/) - In some states, trial courts have the power to increase an inadequate jury verdict or reduce an excessive verdict. The law varies somewhat by state, but generally, the court may not change the jury’s verdict without a strong reason to do so. Details Surrounding Riley v. Ford Motor Company The South Carolina Supreme Court recently
- [Xanodyne Withdraws Propoxyphene Painkillers Over Fatal Heart Rhythm Side Effect](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/january/xanodyne-withdraws-propoxyphene-painkillers-over-fatal-heart-rhythm-side-effect/) - For the drug manufacturer Xanodyne, the end of the year was not all celebration. Indeed, the pharmaceutical giant had to take one of its products off the market after clinical reports indicated propoxyphene consumers may be at risk of fatal heart rhythms. But the drug’s dangers are anything but new. According to reports from the Food and
- [NHTSA Contends Electrical Flaws Did Not Cause Toyota Defects](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/february/nhtsa-contends-electrical-flaws-did-not-cause-toyota-defects/) - After nearly a year of intense study, a joint investigation by NASA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found no electrical flaws played a role in instances of unintended acceleration in defective Toyotas. Our Defective vehicles attorneys have a number of issues with the study. The Wall Street Journal reports drivers are now being blamed for most of
- [CPSC Establishes the Crib Information Center After Dozens of Recalls](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/february/cpsc-establishes-the-crib-information-center-after-dozens-of-recalls/) - The Consumer Products Safety Commission has established the Crib Information Center in the wake of December’s long-overdue ban on drop-side cribs. The government issued more than two dozen recalls for defective cribs in 2010. And the dangers of drop-side cribs have been well-known for more than two decades. Tragically, government inaction and a reckless disregard for child
- [SafetyCraft Drop-Side Crib Recall Follows Spike in Child Product Recalls](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/march/safetycraft-drop-side-crib-recall-follows-spike-in-child-product-recalls/) - The government has announced a recall of an unknown number of “SafetyCraft” drop-side cribs that were manufactured by a now-defunct company, the Consumer Products Safety Commission reports. Our defective product lawyers reported earlier this month on our Product Liability Attorneys Blog that the government has announced a halt in the production of drop-side cribs late last year after decades of
- [CPSC Warns Consumers of Defective Pool and Spa Drain Covers](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/april/cpsc-warns-consumers-of-defective-pool-and-spa-drain-covers/) - With the arrival of spring, the Consumer Products Safety Commission is warning consumers about the dangers of pool and spa drain covers and entrapment risks — defective pool products continue to pose the risk of serious or fatal injury. Our defective pool product attorneys understand there are a number of ways a manufacturer or owner of a
- [Recalled Windstar Minivans Pose a Danger to Families in Cold Weather](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/april/recalled-windstar-minivans-pose-a-danger-to-families-in-cold-weather/) - Half a million Windstar minivans are being recalled because of a risk of rear axle separation, especially in so-called “salt belt” states where winter weather and road salt increase the risk of corrosion, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Our defective vehicle attorneys represent clients who have been seriously injured or killed by a dangerous or defective
- [Newly Launched SaferProducts.gov Provides Defective Product News](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/may/newly-launched-saferproductsgov-provides-defective-product-news/) - The Consumer Products Safety Commission has launched a new product safety information database, which aims to help consumer identify and report defective products for the utmost consumer protection. SaferProducts.gov will also assist the government in identifying hazardous products quickly and more efficiently. “Through SaferProducts.gov consumers will have open access to product safety information that they have never seen
- [FDA Examines Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Complications](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/june/fda-examines-metal-on-metal-hip-replacement-complications/) - CBS News reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered 21 prosthesis manufacturers to conduct research to determine if metal-on-metal replacements are making people sick or are otherwise defective. It’s possible that any implant can cause damage, instead of easing the pain of people whose own bodies are worn down. Defective medical products can
- [Fireworks, Lighter Fluid Pose Injury Risk This Fourth of July](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/july/fireworks-lighter-fluid-pose-injury-risk-this-fourth-of-july/) - With the Fourth of July right around the corner, families will be celebrating during the holiday weekend with swimming, fireworks and barbecues. But the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has put out warnings about fireworks and has recalled a certain type of lighter fluid. Our product liability attorneys believe it is important to be extra vigilant when it comes
- [Macy’s Fined $750,000 For Selling Children’s Clothes That Posed Strangulation Risk](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/july/macys-fined-750000-for-selling-childrens-clothes-that-posed-strangulation-risk/) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that giant retailer Macy’s agreed to pay a $750,000 civil penalty for selling children’s outerwear with neck drawstrings, which pose strangulation risks, and some clothing that had been recalled, The Associated Press reports. Many think of defective products for children typically as strollers, cribs, car seats, bedding
- [Ford Recalls More Than 1 Million Trucks Over Fire Danger](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/august/ford-recalls-more-than-1-million-trucks-over-fire-danger/) - Ford announced recently it was recalling more than 1 million pickup trucks, including the F-150, because corrosion problems can cause the vehicles to catch on fire, the Los Angeles Times reports. Our product liability lawyers have seen over the years how defective vehicles have injured innocent and unsuspecting drivers. When a driver is injured because an automobile
- [As Holidays Approach, Beware of Defective Child Products](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/november/as-holidays-approach-beware-of-defective-child-products/) - With Halloween passing and Thanksgiving on the horizon, the holiday is officially here. And that also means that parents will be shopping for presents for their children. As the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently reported, Spin Master Inc. agreed on payment of a $1.3 million civil penalty for not reporting the defective and hazardous
- [Cadillac, Toyota Recall Hundreds of Thousands of Defective Vehicles](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/november/cadillac-toyota-recall-hundreds-of-thousands-of-defective-vehicles/) - The Associated Press is reporting that Toyota recalled more than 550,000 vehicles worldwide because of a steering problem it discovered, while GM is recalling nearly 700 Cadillacs because of a brake issue, UPI reports. You would think by now vehicle makers would be at the point where the number of vehicles they have to recall would
- [CPSC Reports Toys Safer This Holiday Season, But Defective Products Still Exist](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/december/cpsc-reports-toys-safer-this-holiday-season-but-defective-products-still-exist/) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the organization dedicated to ensuring consumer products are safe, recently reported that recalls of child toys are down. That’s likely because there are plenty of stringent guidelines that companies must take into consideration when they are producing consumer goods, especially children’s toys. Still, that doesn’t necessarily mean that every
- [Jury Returns $1M Verdict Against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. For Smoker's Disease](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/december/jury-returns-1m-verdict-against-rj-reynolds-tobacco-co-for-smokers-disease/) - Julie Reese began smoking cigarettes in 1939, at age 10. She soon became addicted to nicotine, and by age 16, she was smoking about one pack per day. In 1994, at age 65, Reese was diagnosed with Stage II squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx. She underwent radiation treatment but faces the possibility of a
- [French PIP Breast Implants Come Under Scrutiny Worldwide for Lymphoma Risk](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/january/french-pip-breast-implants-come-under-scrutiny-worldwide-for-lymphoma-risk/) - Authorities worldwide are warning women who had breast implant surgery to get checks because the French company that produced the implants has been accused of using defective material. Breast implants for years have come under scrutiny after problems emerged; implants have leaked and other health and welfare issues have been associated with defective breast implants.
- [Department of Defense to Spend $16 Million to Research Mesothelioma, Other Cancers](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/january/department-of-defense-to-spend-16-million-to-research-mesothelioma-other-cancers/) - The Department of Defense is dedicating $16 million to research certain types of cancers, including mesothelioma. This is critically important because many of our military veterans are suffering from mesothelioma after years of dedicated service to our country. Our mesothelioma lawyers are aware that this form of cancer can date back decades and many service
- [FDA Asks for More Power to Halt Sale of Defective Products](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/march/fda-asks-for-more-power-to-halt-sale-of-defective-products/) - The chief of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is pressing Congress for more muscle to block defective medical products to help prevent serious injury and death. The request follows a slew of cases of severe injury and even death caused by faulty vaginal mesh and hip implants. Our defective medical product attorneys understand that essentially, what the FDA
- [Product Liability Watch: Linden, Jr. v. CNH America & Identifying Parties in a Liability Claim](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/march/product-liability-watch-linden-jr-v-cnh-america-identifying-parties-in-a-liability-claim/) - Things just are not made how they used to be. Because of the lower standards in production, there has been an increase in injuries suffered because of faulty products. Product liability actions may seem intimidating because they are usually a lawsuit against a manufacturer, but our product liability attorneys have the experience to take on big business when defective
- [Gulf Underwriters Ins. Co. v. Burris, et al. Shows How Insurance Companies Can Try to Avoid Product Liability in Cases Around the Country](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/april/gulf-underwriters-ins-co-v-burris-et-al-shows-how-insurance-companies-can-try-to-avoid-product-liability-in-cases-around-the-country/) - Insurance companies have very deep pockets, and when you sue for benefits their team of attorneys can seem very intimidating. However, it is important to know that attorneys are uniformly responsible for providing their clients with zealous representation regardless of wealth or resources. Our product liability attorneys have the experience and understanding to know what it takes
- [Product Liability: X-Rock Sex Drug Recalled](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/may/product-liability-x-rock-sex-drug-recalled/) - A potentially dangerous drug has been yanked from the market after testing by the government revealed potential risks involving ingredients that were unlisted on the label. Our product liability attorneys know that companies have a responsibility to let consumers know what is in the products they are selling so that buyers can make informed choices. Failure to do so
- [Stroller Recall: Children Can be Hurt](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/june/stroller-recall-children-can-be-hurt/) - Our product liability attorneys want to make sure all parents of young children are aware of a recent recall that impacts nearly 40,000 children. It’s a stroller recall, due to a design flaw that could cause severe injuries to children, including amputation. The recall was issued in both the United States and Canada by the U.S. Consumer
- [Product Liability Watch: Zithromax and Fatal Heart Attacks](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/may/product-liability-watch-zithromax-and-fatal-heart-attacks/) - Product liability attorneys know that people trust that the medication prescribed by doctors has been properly vetted. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. For some, the only recompense is filing a product liability lawsuit. Just recently, our attorneys became aware of the fact that an antibiotic, which has been commonly-prescribed for bronchitis and other run-of-the-mill infections,
- [Salmonella Risk Prompts Mango Recall](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/september/salmonella-risk-prompts-mango-recall/) - Potential Salmonella poisoning has spurred a recall of fruit that was sold in major chain stores in almost every state across the country, as well as Washington D.C. and Canada. Product liability lawyers understand that at least 105 people in 16 states have been infected with the strain since July 1 as a result of consuming
- [J&J & The Risk of Recalled Medical Products](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/october/jj-the-risk-of-recalled-medical-products/) - Anyone who thinks that dangerous products are a rarity need only look at the history of Johnson & Johnson, which makes everything from surgical supplies to shampoo. Our product liability attorneys know that in the last 2.5 years, the company has had no fewer than 25 recalls – and those are only the products it voluntarily identified
- [Generic Cholesterol Drug Recalled for Presence of Glass Particles](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/november/generic-cholesterol-drug-recalled-for-presence-of-glass-particles/) - Dozens of batches of a generic form of the drug Lipitor have been recalled, after tiny bits of glass were discovered. The drug is manufactured by an Indian firm with a history of quality-control issues. Our defective drug attorneys understand that the company, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., is that country’s largest. It wasn’t long ago that U.S. regulators
- [Crib Bumper Manufacturer Faces Class Action Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/december/crib-bumper-manufacturer-faces-class-action-lawsuit/) - A manufacturer of bed lining for babies – also known as “crib bumpers” is facing a class action lawsuit by parents who say the products are dangerous and, contrary to their purpose of preventing crib-related injuries, have actually caused infant deaths by suffocation. Our product liability attorneys realize that crib bumpers have yet to be recalled, and
- [R.J. Reynolds v. Clay – $20M Tobacco Verdict Stands](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/december/rj-reynolds-v-clay-20m-tobacco-verdict-stands/) - The tobacco industry has once again lost an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court following a major win for plaintiffs, who allege the products are dangerous and responsible for lung disease deaths. The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Vector Group Ltd.’s Liggett. Plaintiff product liability attorneys understand this
- [Inquiry Launched Into Elderly Bed Rail Deaths](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/january/inquiry-launched-into-elderly-bed-rail-deaths/) - After hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries over the course of more than a decade, the federal government is finally launching a formal investigation into the safety of bed rails used by nursing homes and home health care agencies across the country.Product liability attorneys are carefully watching this issue, which over the
- [FDA: Recalled Knee Replacement Devices Cause Serious Health Problems](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/april/fda-recalled-knee-replacement-devices-cause-serious-health-problems/) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that a previously-recalled device used for surgical knee replacement is likely to cause serious health problems. Our product liability lawyers understand that the manufacturer, Stryker Corp., had initially issued a voluntary recall in January, but now the FDA has reclassified it is a Class I recall. A Class I
- [Child Drowning Hazard Cited in Baby Bath Seat Recall](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/june/child-drowning-hazard-cited-in-baby-bath-seat-recall/) - Infant seats designed to be used in the bathtub have been recalled after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they have the potential to tip over, posing a drowning risk to babies. Our product liability attorneys understand that about 35,000 units of the Italian-made bath seats have so far been sold. The seats are designed for
- [Defective Home and Outdoor Products Can Lead to Serious Summertime Injury](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/july/defective-home-and-outdoor-products-can-lead-to-serious-summertime-injury/) - It’s the height of summer, and most people are focused on cooking out, camping, gardening or just relaxing. Unfortunately, our product liability attorneys know that there are products involving almost all of these activities that have recently been recalled for the risk of serious injury posed to consumers. Our hope is that people will read the recall
- [New Safety Standards Announced for Bassinets and Cradles](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/november/new-safety-standards-announced-for-bassinets-and-cradles/) - There are no products more important to parents than the products they buy for their children. For infants especially, bassinets and cradles must provide a safe sleeping environment to ensure that a child does not experience injury or fall victim to a fatal accident because of an unsafe product Our Florida product liability lawyers know that the Consumer
- [NuvaRing Lawsuits Expected to Reach Trial Phase in 2014](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/january/nuvaring-lawsuits-expected-to-reach-trial-phase-in-2014/) - When it was first introduced in 2002, NuvaRing was hailed as a one-of-a-kind, easy contraceptive. The once-monthly insertion of a low-dose hormonal, vaginal ring had the manufacturer touting the fact that users didn’t have to remember a daily pill. It quickly became wildly popular, with sales last year topping $620 million and 2014 sales expected
- [Eighth Circuit Favors Levaquin Plaintiff Who Alleged Tendon Damage](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/january/eighth-circuit-favors-levaquin-plaintiff-who-alleged-tendon-damage/) - A subsidiary of drug manufacturing giant Johnson & Johnson lost its appeal recently in the case of a man who alleged the company failed to warn about the dangers of an antibiotic known as Levaquin, or generically, levoflaxacin. According to the product liability lawsuit, he was never told of the increased risk of tendon damage he
- [Child Injury Prevention Goal of New CPSC Infant Bedside Sleeper Standards](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/january/child-injury-prevention-goal-of-new-cpsc-infant-bedside-sleeper-standards/) - New mandatory safety standards have been handed down by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding infant bedside sleepers. New parents will recognize these products as bassinet-like cribs that are made for the purpose of being secured to an adult mattress to allow a safe co-sleeping experience for babies up to about 5 months of
- [Ferraro Law Firm Wins $12.5M Tobacco Verdict in Miami](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/january/ferraro-law-firm-wins-125m-tobacco-verdict-in-miami/) - A jury in Miami-Dade awarded a $12.5 million verdict to a Ferraro Law Firm client who had filed an Engle progeny lawsuit against tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds. The case, CuCulino v. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., does not represent the largest amount ever awarded to those pursuing a Florida tobacco lawsuit, but it does show how plaintiffs in these
- [Car Seat Recall: Defective Buckle May Lead to Child Injury, Death](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/february/car-seat-recall-defective-buckle-may-lead-to-child-injury-death/) - There are few products that parents use more or place greater trust in than child car seats. These restraint systems save hundreds of thousands of lives annually, and according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have helped to reduced child motor vehicle fatalities by 43 percent just in the last
- [GM Recall Highlights Risk of Defective Vehicles](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/april/gm-recall-highlights-risk-of-defective-vehicles/) - Vehicle manufacturer General Motors has been facing intense scrutiny over the fact that administrators within the company were aware that a faulty ignition switch had deadly consequences, and yet did not inform the public for nearly a decade. The recall initiated in recent weeks encompasses some 2.6 million vehicles, and has been associated with at
- [Defective Lawnmowers Can Cause Serious Injuries](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/april/defective-lawnmowers-can-cause-serious-injuries/) - Spring is in full swing, which means many homeowners will be working to maintain their lawn and landscaping. With all the various tools available for this purpose, there is a potential for injury, particularly if the tools prove defective. Product liability lawyers in Florida recognize that one of the most dangerous tools used commonly by homeowners is
- [Product Liability Watch: Appliance Fires an Ongoing Problem](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/may/product-liability-watch-appliance-fires-an-ongoing-problem/) - Microwave ovens are in almost every home, and even in a lot of workplaces. Food preparation has been made a lot easier with the use of these devices. The problem is, it also appears they are a serious fire hazard. Consumer Reports Launches Investigation Last year, Consumer Reports launched an investigation into appliance fires throughout the country.
- [Rost v. Ford Motor Co. - Court Upholds Plaintiff Award, Clarifies "Any Exposure"](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/june/rost-v-ford-motor-co-court-upholds-plaintiff-award-clarifies-any-exposure/) - The type of argument that can be brought against defendants in asbestos lawsuits varies greatly among jurisdictions, based on the established case law in that region. Mesothelioma attorneys know that one of the ways in which we have seen this manifested is in the various court approaches to something called the “any exposure theory.” This
- [Ganoe v. Metalclad Insulation - Reasonable Inference of Causation Supported](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/july/ganoe-v-metalclad-insulation-reasonable-inference-of-causation-supported/) - An appellate court in California recently reversed a trial court’s summary judgment in favor of a defendant in an asbestos lawsuit after finding the evidence supported a reasonable inference of causation for the plaintiff’s mesothelioma diagnosis. In Ganoe v. Metalclad Insulation Corp., the court agreed that triable issues of material fact existed, meaning summary judgment in
- [Texas Courts Approach “Any Exposure” With “Lohrmann Plus Standard”](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/august/texas-courts-approach-any-exposure-with-lohrmann-plus-standard/) - More than a dozen states, wading through asbestos litigation and mesothelioma lawsuits, have made it clear they will not accept the “any exposure theory” from plaintiffs. This is the theory holding that because no amount of asbestos exposure is safe, every encounter must therefore be considered dangerous. Courts have decided plaintiffs need to show more
- [FDA: Some Tattoo Ink Kits Pose Serious Infection Risk](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/august/fda-some-tattoo-ink-kits-pose-serious-infection-risk/) - No longer simply for sailors or bikers, tattoos have gained enormous popularity in recent years. More than one out of every four adults sports some type of permanent ink on their bodies. This has resulted not only in widespread acceptance but also in the belief that the process is safe. However, there are many risks
- [Payne v. Novartis Pharm. Corp. - Failure-to-Warn Claim Will Proceed](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/september/payne-v-novartis-pharm-corp-failure-to-warn-claim-will-proceed/) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled recently that a woman asserting a claim for failure to warn against a drug manufacturer may proceed with her lawsuit, finding a reasonable jury could conclude she would not have taken the drugs had she known the severity of the risks. In Payne v. Novartis Pharm.
- [FDA: Male Enhancement Drugs Are Deceptive, Dangerous](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/september/fda-male-enhancement-drugs-are-deceptive-dangerous/) - No matter what the advertisements say, “bigger” is not always “better.” In fact, it might even be “badder.” That’s according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, which is cracking down on what it calls the deceptive and potentially deadly trend of hyping male “enhancement” drugs. The agency has issued 20 public notifications just this
- [Christensen v. Alaska Sales – Seat Belt Defect Case Headed to Trial](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/october/christensen-v-alaska-sales-seat-belt-defect-case-headed-to-trial/) - A driver who suffered brain damage after a 2008 collision has finally been cleared to take her case to trial against the dealership for an allegedly defective seat belt that failed to protect her. The product liability lawsuit, Christensen v. Alaska Sales & Service, Inc., highlights the very real problem of vehicle defects, and how the
- [“Sophisticated User” Doctrine Rejected by Court in Mesothelioma Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/october/sophisticated-user-doctrine-rejected-by-court-in-mesothelioma-case/) - Judges on an appellate panel overseeing an asbestos lawsuit in California rejected an assertion by defendants that the case was collaterally estopped because of a Pennsylvania case involving the same plaintiff, when justices there granted summary judgment on the basis of the sophisticated user doctrine. The California case is not estopped because, justices ruled, it
- [Kenser v. Premium Nail Concepts - New Trial in Nail Product Poisoning Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/october/kenser-v-premium-nail-concepts-new-trial-in-nail-product-poisoning-case/) - The Montana Supreme Court recently granted a new trial in a product liability claim stemming from an injury suffered by a nail salon operator, allegedly from the use of a liquid acrylic nail mix. A jury had already weighed the plaintiff’s claims for defective manufacturing, failure to warn, and defective design in Kenser v. Premium Nail
- [Vaginal Mesh Litigation Continues Amid Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts, Settlements](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/november/vaginal-mesh-litigation-continues-amid-multi-million-dollar-verdicts-settlements/) - Injuries resulting from transvaginal mesh implants are not only painful but have proven life-altering. Since the products were first released on the market several years ago for treatment of pelvic prolapse and other conditions, tens of thousands of women have filed lawsuits alleging major complications. Many patients had to undergo revision surgery – sometimes numerous
- [Confidential Airbag Settlements Seal Information Relevant to New Plaintiffs](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/december/confidential-airbag-settlements-seal-information-relevant-to-new-plaintiffs/) - It’s not uncommon for civil litigation to be resolved through settlement prior to trial. Typically, this is advantageous for both parties for a myriad of reasons, though it can sometimes come with one catch: confidentiality. In exchange for keeping the details of the agreement private, plaintiffs may receive a damages award. Businesses typically have a
- [Colombo v. BRP US, Inc. - Jet Thrust Injury on Personal Watercraft](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/january/colombo-v-brp-us-inc-jet-thrust-injury-on-personal-watercraft/) - The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission reports there are approximately 111,000 registered personal watercraft in the state of Florida. In 2013, these recreational water vehicles, which include Jet Skis, Sea-Doos, and Waverunners, were involved in 137 accidents, with Miami-Dade reporting more than any other county. These accidents resulted in 125 injuries and 10 deaths. While most
- [Testosterone Therapy Dangers Highlighted in Study, New Drug Testing](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/january/testosterone-therapy-dangers-highlighted-in-study-new-drug-testing/) - Testosterone treatments are a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. Commercials promise men renewed energy, a powerful sex drive, and better moods. According to NBC News, doctors wrote 7.5 million testosterone prescriptions in 2013 – nearly double the number written just six years earlier. Although these treatments are sometimes warranted, they are not without risk. Last
- [Birth Control Lawsuits Continue to Rise Amid Complications](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/january/birth-control-lawsuits-continue-to-rise-amid-complications/) - Complaints are beginning to rise among the nearly 1 million women who have been implanted with a medical device intended for contraception. The woman say the device, named Essure, can cause extreme pain, bleeding and damaged tissue. Many have had to endure numerous surgeries in order to have the devices extracted. Some – including young
- [Velasquez v. Centrome, Inc. - Plaintiff Gets Second Chance in Product Liability Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/february/velasquez-v-centrome-inc-plaintiff-gets-second-chance-in-product-liability-case/) - A worker allegedly sickened by exposure to dangerous chemicals contained in certain food flavorings has won a new trial against the supplier of those flavorings, after an appeals court ruled the trial judge improperly disclosed the plaintiff’s status as an undocumented immigrant. The ruling in Velasquez v. Centrome, Inc. underscores the responsibility companies have to protect against
- [Safety of Dietary Supplements Challenged Amid Investigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/february/safety-of-dietary-supplements-challenged-amid-investigation/) - An investigation into the efficacy of over-the-counter dietary supplements revealed the products did not even contain the herbs that were listed on the labels. This prompted the New York state attorney general’s office to order four major retailers – Walgreens, Target, GNC and Wal-Mart – to yank their store-branded supplements from shelves. The good news
- [Book v. Voma Tire Corp. – Dangerous Tire Lawsuit to Proceed](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/march/book-v-voma-tire-corp-dangerous-tire-lawsuit-to-proceed/) - A defective tire that fails while a vehicle is in motion can result in a serious accident and potentially catastrophic injuries. The recent case of Book v. Voma Tire Corp. involves an allegedly defective tire that resulted in serious injury. However, the case differs a bit in that the vehicle wasn’t in motion at the time of
- [Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Product Liability Jury Instructions](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/florida-supreme-court-clarifies-product-liability-jury-instructions/) - The Florida Supreme Court last month issued an opinion that adopts a new set of jury instructions for product liability cases. The move, as set forth in In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases – Report No. 13-01 (Products Liability), is the ending of a transition that started nine years ago when the Committee on
- [CPSC: New Federal Standard for Child Carrier Safety](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/cpsc-new-federal-standard-for-child-carrier-safety/) - With dozens of children injured as a result of falls or other mishaps associated with frame child carriers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued new safety standards for these popular products. These are carriers made mostly of fabric as well as tubular metal, and they are designed much like a backpack. They are
- [Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson – Child Cold Medicine Company Pays $63M](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/reckis-v-johnson-johnson-child-cold-medicine-company-pays-63m/) - Most parents think nothing of giving their child a dose of Tylenol or Motrin for a fever. Plaintiffs in Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson didn’t either, although the child’s father was careful to say he’d read the warning on the back of the bottle. Nothing on that label indicated that his child might run the risk of
- [Failure to Report Defective Lawnmowers Results in $1.6 Million Civil Penalty](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/may/failure-to-report-defective-lawnmowers-results-in-16-million-civil-penalty/) - Many homeowners have either gas- or electric-powered lawn mowers. They are relatively easy to use, and often adolescents and even children are tasked with the chore of mowing. But these are powerful machines, and they have the potential to cause serious and potentially fatal injuries. To put it into perspective, the blades on a mower
- [Crash, Injury Risk Prompt Bicycle Recalls](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/june/crash-injury-risk-prompt-bicycle-recalls/) - Florida is the leading state for bicycle injuries and fatalities. Most of those incidents can be attributed to collisions with motor vehicles. But in some cases, injured cyclists should not overlook the possibility that defective design or manufacturing of the bicycle itself may be partially or solely to blame. Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission
- [Firework Injury May be Caused by Negligence, Defect](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/july/firework-injury-may-be-caused-by-negligence-defect/) - The Fourth of July is closely associated with celebratory explosions, also known as fireworks. Generally, those attending large-scale, public displays are safe from injury. However, when individuals purchase these devices, there is a higher potential for danger. There is the possibility of misuse and failure to follow safety procedures. But beyond that, there is the risk
- [Jury Awards $150 Million for Auto Defect That Killed Child](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/july/jury-awards-150-million-for-auto-defect-that-killed-child/) - The death of a four-year-old child in 2012 was caused by a vehicle defectively designed with a rear fuel tank, a jury in Georgia recently decided. For this, the manufacturer was ordered to pay $150 million in damages to the boy’s family. At the conclusion of a two-week trial, jurors determined Chrysler Group LLC was liable
- [Radio Hack Prompts 1.4M Vehicle Recall, Expanded Investigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/august/radio-hack-prompts-14m-vehicle-recall-expanded-investigation/) - A reporter for Wired.com agreed to be the guinea pig for an experiment by two hackers who keyed in to the “infotainment” dashboard on his Jeep Cherokee. The reporter was not told what the hackers would do once they gained access, but he was told not to panic and to know they would do nothing to endanger
- [Bradley v. Ameristep, Inc. – Treestand Hunting Injury Case to Proceed](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/september/bradley-v-ameristep-inc-treestand-hunting-injury-case-to-proceed/) - As we approach deer hunting season, many hunters are preparing by setting up tree stands. These are elevated platforms – usually 10 to 30 feet – that give hunters a greater vantage point and make it tougher for deer to pick up on human scent. But these stands are known to be dangerous. In 2010,
- [IVC Blood Clot Filter Safety Doubted After Deaths, Injuries](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/september/ivc-blood-clot-filter-safety-doubted-after-deaths-injuries/) - A product intended to prevent blood clots for those at high risk may in fact be extremely dangerous, and questions are being raised about manufacturers’ knowledge of those risks. We’re talking about IVC filters – short for inferior vena cava blood clot filters. A recent report by NBC News has shed light on problems with the devices,
- [Volkswagen/Audi/Porsche Intentional Violation Of Federal Emissions Standards](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/september/volkswagen-audi-porsche-intentional-violation-of-federal-emissions-standards/) - – Florida and Nationwide – Do you own a diesel Audi or Volkswagen vehicle? You may be entitled to compensation for Volkswagen’s violation of EPA standards. Call our office, (305) 375-0111 to speak to an attorney today. “I personally am deeply sorry that we have broken the trust of our customers and the public.” –
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Succeeds in Florida Appeal Against Union Carbide](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/november/the-ferraro-law-firm-succeeds-in-florida-appeal-against-union-carbide/) - James Louis Ferraro and Juan Pablo Bauta, II of The Ferraro Law Firm recently successfully appealed an asbestos case to the Florida Supreme Court in Aubin v. Union Carbide Corporation. The plaintiff was exposed to asbestos fibers while working as a construction supervisor for his father’s company from 1972 to 1974. He was not aware that
- [James Ferraro, Jr. Named in Top 40 Under 40 by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2019/august/james-ferraro-jr-named-in-top-40-under-40-by-cystic-fibrosis-foundation/) - Ever since joining The Ferraro Law Firm, Attorney James L. Ferraro Jr. has actively sought out new opportunities to serve his community, and to volunteer with various charitable organizations across Florida. That’s why we’re excited to share that he was recently selected to be a Top 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), thanks
- [Judge Leslie Rothenberg Featured in Attorney At Law Magazine](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/january/judge-leslie-rothenberg-featured-in-attorney-at-law-magazine/) - As a former prosecutor and Florida judge, our firm partner Leslie Rothenberg is known for her exceptional skill in the courtroom – as well as her ...
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Will Keep Serving Clients During COVID-19](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/march/the-ferraro-law-firm-will-keep-serving-clients-during-covid-19/) - As the COVID-19 health crisis continues to spread across the country, it has presented new and unprecedented challenges in every area of our lives. ...
- [Class Action Lawsuit filed Against McDonald’s on Behalf of Current Black Franchisees Seeking to Erase Systemic Racism](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/october/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-mcdonalds-on-behalf-of-current-black-franchisees-seeking-to-erase-systemic-racism/) - MIAMI , Oct. 29, 2020 – A federal civil rights class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of current McDonald’s Black franchisees who desire to ...
- [NY State Supreme Court Issues Judgment in NYFCA Appeal](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/december/ny-state-supreme-court-issues-judgment-in-nyfca-appeal/) - The Ferraro Law Firm recently achieved a victory that demonstrates the importance of seeking representation from attorneys willing to see a case through, even when doing so may take several years. This particular case began in 2010. The plaintiff filed a complaint against the insurance companies MetLife, Prudential, and AXA. Our client later amended the
- [Super Lawyers Honoring Ferraro Law Firm Attorneys in 2021](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/january/super-lawyers-honoring-ferraro-law-firm-attorneys-in-2021/) - Our team has some of the leading attorneys in Florida and nationwide. They have been acknowledged many times before for their success and victories in a wide range of practice areas, from medical malpractice to mesothelioma. While the year has just started, we are already thrilled to announce that two more of our attorneys, Natalia
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Takes Action Against Robinhood and Co-Conspirators](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/february/the-ferraro-law-firm-takes-action-against-robinhood-and-co-conspirators/) - Within hours of reports that trading app Robinhood may have illegally halted buying shares of GameStop, AMC, and other companies to protect the short positions of Melvin Capital, while imposing losses on retail investors, The Ferraro Law Firm, in collaboration with Jeffrey Kwatinetz, Esq. and Sean Burstyn, Esq., took action on behalf of Robinhood customers
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Spearheads Florida Transfer of Robinhood Lawsuits, Paving the Way for Faster Recovery](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/april/the-ferraro-law-firm-spearheads-florida-transfer-of-robinhood-lawsuits-paving-the-way-for-faster-recovery/) - Lawsuits filed against the stock-trading app Robinhood will be tried in the Southern District of Florida, a move that may offer faster recovery for Robinhood users seeking justice for potential illegal trading restrictions. The Ferraro Law Firm and co-counsel Burstyn Law Firm were the only law firms in the country that advocated for consolidation and
- [A History of Lawsuits and Class Actions Against McDonald’s](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/april/a-history-of-lawsuits-and-class-actions-against-mcdonalds/) - Ever since the fast-food giant’s founding in 1940, McDonald’s has faced numerous lawsuits and class actions from injured consumers, accessibility activists, laborers from the farms where McDonald’s sources its ingredients, franchisees who faced discrimination, and many others. The full extent of McDonald’s legal history in the U.S. and beyond could fill textbooks. However, some of
- [Generic Lipitor Manufacturer Accused of Peddling Potentially Dangerous Drugs](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/may/generic-lipitor-manufacturer-accused-of-peddling-potentially-dangerous-drugs/) - The war over Lipitor perfectly illustrates the high-stakes fight often waged by pharmaceutical companies over designer drugs that reap billions of dollars in profits in the marketplace. The Food and Drug Administration has come under increasing fire for doing a poor job of protecting American consumers from dangerous drugs or defective medical products. Whether it’s the high-profile
- [Some Women Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer May Have Peritoneal Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/july/some-women-diagnosed-with-ovarian-cancer-may-have-peritoneal-mesothelioma/) - There is a growing base of research that suggests some women diagnosed with ovarian cancer may be suffering from misdiagnosed peritoneal mesothelioma. Our mesothelioma cancer attorneys note a recent study by scientists at the University of Western Australia made the determination while studying links between asbestos and ovarian cancer. Exposure to asbestos may cause any
- [Despite Mesothelioma Risks, Canada Still Large Exporter of Asbestos](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/september/despite-mesothelioma-risks-canada-still-large-exporter-of-asbestos/) - National Mesothelioma Awareness Day just passed and many communities throughout the United States celebrated the lives of loved ones who succumbed to this deadly and incurable form of cancer. This cancer continues to be linked to exposure to asbestos in New York, Washington D.C., Miami and elsewhere in the country. Yet, people often think of
- [U.S. Veterans Struggle With Mesothelioma Years After Their Dedicated Service](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/november/us-veterans-struggle-with-mesothelioma-years-after-their-dedicated-service/) - With Veterans Day having passed in November, it is important that all of our military veterans be lauded for their efforts to keep us safe from harm — which makes the freedoms we enjoy as Americans possible. Sadly, however, many older veterans are struggling in the last years of their lives because after years of
- [New Medicine Imaging Tactic Could Improve Diagnosis](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/december/new-medicine-imaging-tactic-could-improve-diagno/) - A recent article in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology found that there may be a breakthrough procedure to care for pleural mesothelioma. As it stands, mesothelioma has no known cure. It is a rare form of cancer that takes years and sometimes decades to be diagnosed. It is caused by exposure to asbestos, a once commonly used
- [New Drug Granted Orphan Drug Status to Treat Malignant Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/january/new-drug-granted-orphan-drug-status-to-treat-malignant-mesothelioma/) - CanBas Co., a Japanese-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company was recently granted orphan drug status by the United States Food and Drug Administration for a new drug that treats advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma, pharmabiz.com reports. Treating mesothelioma is difficult because there is no known cure for this particularly aggressive form of cancer. While pharmacists, scientists and researchers attempt to find
- [New York Developer Indicted On Charges After Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/february/new-york-developer-indicted-on-charges-after-asbestos-exposure/) - As our mesothelioma lawyers have reported time and again, mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that takes decades to develop and is typically deadly within a matter of months once diagnosed. Research has shown that mesothelioma has a direct link to asbestos, a natural mineral that for the better part of the 21st Century
- [Mesothelioma Foundation Awards $500,000 to Research Cure For Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/february/mesothelioma-foundation-awards-500000-to-research-cure-for-mesothelioma/)
- [Longtime Navy Supplier Sets Up $75 Million Trust For Veterans With Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/february/longtime-navy-supplier-sets-up-75-million-trust-for-veterans-with-mesothelioma/) - More Blog Entries: U.S. Troops and Veterans At Risk For Mesothelioma: February 14, 2012
- [O’Neil v. Crane: The Rules Surrounding a Business’s Duty to Employees in Mesothelioma Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/march/oneil-v-crane-the-rules-surrounding-a-businesss-duty-to-employees-in-mesothelioma-cases/) - The law is very intricate and complex, especially in asbestos exposure cases. There is only a slight distinction between when you are owed a warning from your employer and when you are not owed a warning. Do not make the mistake of thinking you do not have a case without speaking to our mesothelioma plaintiff’s attorneys
- [Daley v. A.W. Chesterton Addresses the Two Disease Rule in Mesothelioma Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/march/daley-v-aw-chesterton-addresses-the-two-disease-rule-in-mesothelioma-cases/) - After a lifetime of hard work and dedication, a diagnosis of mesothelioma can seem daunting. Fighting for your health should be your main concern. Our mesothelioma plaintiff’s attorneys understand that you need an experienced attorney to help you get the award you deserve in your mesothelioma injury case. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer associated
- [Simpkins v. CSX Corp. Discusses Who Can Sue for Asbestos Related Illness](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/march/simpkins-v-csx-corp-discusses-who-can-sue-for-asbestos-related-illness/) - When you give your spouse a hug, do you ever wonder what kinds of particles are on their clothing? Most people do not think about these things. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be wondering how you got the illness. And more importantly how you are going to get the care you
- [Asbestos Exposure Threatens Employees’ Health, Results in Fine](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/april/asbestos-exposure-threatens-employees-health-results-in-fine/)
- [Pfizer Can Be Sued for Asbestos Exposure, Court Rules](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/april/pfizer-can-be-sued-for-asbestos-exposure-court-rules/) - A lauded victory has been handed down by a federal appellate court in New York: drug maker giant Pfizer can be sued for the asbestos exposure risk posed by a subsidiary, now bankrupt. Our mesothelioma victim’s attorneys cheer this latest development in what has been a 30-year saga in the battle for justice. At the core of
- [Betz v. Pneumo Abex LLC and “Any-Exposure” Theory of Causation in Mesothelioma Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/july/betz-v-pneumo-abex-llc-and-any-exposure-theory-of-causation-in-mesothelioma-litigation/) - Recently on our Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog, we noted the importance of identifying employers responsible for a mesothelioma victim’s asbestos exposure. In Gallagher v. Nat’l Grid USA/Narragansett Elec., for instance, the court assigned likely blame on an employer based on the victim’s work history and the fact that mesothelioma typically takes 35 to 40 years to develop
- [Two Business Owners Criminally Charged With Violating Clean Air Act](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/october/two-business-owners-criminally-charged-with-violating-clean-air-act/) - Two New Yorkers – including a former pro-football player – are facing federal criminal charges accusing them of numerous violations of the Clean Air Act, relating to three projects in which they are accused of improperly handling asbestos. Our mesothelioma attorneys understand that the charges they face carry a maximum of 20 years in prison
- [Ohio Senate Passes Troubling Asbestos Lawsuit Bill](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/december/ohio-senate-passes-troubling-asbestos-lawsuit-bill/) - Ohioans may soon have a greater uphill battle if they seek justice following a mesothelioma diagnosis. Recent news reports indicate the state senate has approved a measure that makes it more difficult for mesothelioma victims to take their cases to court. Supporters countered that the measure “evens the playing field.” You can bet the “supporters”
- [Ruppel v. CBS Corp. – Company Seeks Immunity for Acting Under Federal Authority](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/december/ruppel-v-cbs-corp-company-seeks-immunity-for-acting-under-federal-authority/) - CBS Corporation, a machine manufacturer who used to supply asbestos-laden turbines to the U.S. Navy, is seeking immunity in a mesothelioma case, arguing that it was acting under federal authority. Plaintiff mesothelioma lawyers in Ruppel v. CBS Corp. counter that they are simply alleging a failure to warn – something the Department of Defense would not have
- [Bill Would Enhance Worker Protections From Asbestos, Other Hazards](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/may/bill-would-enhance-worker-protections-from-asbestos-other-hazards/) - The primary reason so many people in this country have been terminally sickened by exposure to asbestos is that employers and manufacturers failed in their obligation to warn workers of the dangers and to take all precautionary measures to keep them safe. Our mesothelioma lawyers know that despite the fact that asbestos use has waned
- [RPM, Bondex Parent Company, to Pay $800M in Asbestos Bankruptcy Settlement](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/august/rpm-bondex-parent-company-to-pay-800m-in-asbestos-bankruptcy-settlement/)
- [Walston v. Boeing Co. – Workers’ Comp. Law Works Against Asbestos Victim](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/september/walston-v-boeing-co-workers-comp-law-works-against-asbestos-victim/) - Additional Resources:Walston v. Boeing Co., Sept. 18, 2014, Washington Supreme CourtMore Blog Entries:The Ferraro Law Firm Secures A $37 Million Jury Award, Sept. 25, 2014, Miami Asbestos Injury Lawyer Blog
- [Court Affirms Asbestos Verdict Favoring Man With Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Asbestosis](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/october/court-affirms-asbestos-verdict-favoring-man-with-hodgkins-lymphoma-asbestosis/) - An Ohio appellate court affirmed a verdict favoring a man who asserted his Hodgkin’s lymphoma and asbestosis were the result of occupational exposure to asbestos while he worked at Ford Motor Co. His employment spanned from 1973 to 1997. This is one of the first cases in which a patient’s Hodgkin’s lymphoma was recognized as
- [Court: Death on High Seas Act Partially Applied in Mesothelioma Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/october/court-death-on-high-seas-act-partially-applied-in-mesothelioma-case/) - A federal judge in Florida ruled the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), which limits damages to survivors of sailors who die at sea, is only partially applicable in an asbestos-related wrongful death case where the decedent suffered some exposure while on a ship at sea. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District
- [Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific: Wrongful Death Claim Allowed Despite Prior Personal Injury Award](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/february/riggs-v-georgia-pacific-wrongful-death-claim-allowed-despite-prior-personal-injury-award/) - A wrongful death lawsuit brought by survivors of a mesothelioma victim will be allowed to proceed, despite a previous successful personal injury lawsuit the woman filed on her own behalf prior to her death. In Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, justices on the Utah Supreme Court ruled that wrongful death actions are separate from personal injury actions
- [FACT Act of 2015 Would Curb Mesothelioma Plaintiffs' Compensation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/february/fact-act-of-2015-would-curb-mesothelioma-plaintiffs-compensation/) - Legislators are once again weighing a measure designed to curtail the rights of mesothelioma victims seeking compensation from asbestos bankruptcy settlement trusts.
- [Judge Refuses Dismissal of Veteran’s Asbestos Disease Claim](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/march/judge-refuses-dismissal-of-veterans-asbestos-disease-claim/) - Refusing an asbestos defendant’s request to dismiss a claim by a Navy veteran for liability for his illness, a federal judge ruled plaintiff’s list of seven ships on which he served is sufficient proof of exposure to the toxic substance. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
- [Kaenzig v. Charles B. Chrystal Co. – Talc Asbestos Verdict for Plaintiff Affirmed](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/kaenzig-v-charles-b-chrystal-co-talc-asbestos-verdict-for-plaintiff-affirmed/) - A landmark asbestos case verdict against a talc supplier has withstood appeal in New Jersey, where the appellate court affirmed a $1.6 million judgment in favor of the plaintiff, who was allegedly exposed to the asbestos-contaminated talcum powder as a child by his father, an employee at a cosmetics company warehouse. The defendant firm in Kaenzig
- [Defendants Pursue Genetic Mutation Theory in Asbestos Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/defendants-pursue-genetic-mutation-theory-in-asbestos-cases/) - A seemingly novel defense appears to be gaining steam as yet another defense team is pursuing the “genetic mutation” theory in a case of asbestos injury. The burgeoning hypothesis is that some people are genetically predisposed to developing asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. The gene, “BAP1” is being used to explain
- [Coba v. Tricam Indus., Inc. - Florida Supreme Court Weighs Defective Ladder Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/may/coba-v-tricam-indus-inc-florida-supreme-court-weighs-defective-ladder-case/) - Falls are a leading cause of death, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and nearly half of those fatal falls occur from ladders. Such was the case for a man whose family later sued the ladder manufacturer for designing a defective product. The case, Coba v. Tricam Indus., Inc., asserted strict
- [Scapa Dryer Fabrics v. Knight - Half of $10.5M Asbestos Judgment in Limbo](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/july/scapa-dryer-fabrics-v-knight-half-of-105m-asbestos-judgment-in-limbo/)
- [Merwitz v. Allis-Chalmers Corp. – $7.25M Verdict for Asbestos Death](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/july/merwitz-v-allis-chalmers-corp-725m-verdict-for-asbestos-death/) - A jury recently awarded $7.25 million to the estate of a man who died of an asbestos-related disease known as mesothelioma. Although the decedent died just six months after receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, his lawsuit alleged he was exposed to the toxic mineral in the 1960s while he toiled in a U.S. Navy
- [Bobo v. AGCO Corp. et al. – Secondary Asbestos Exposure Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/july/bobo-v-agco-corp-et-al-secondary-asbestos-exposure-litigation/) - Help for mesothelioma victims can be found at The Ferraro Law Firm by calling (888) 554-2030​. Offices in Miami and Washington, D.C. Additional Resources:Bobo v. AGCO Corporation et al, June 22, 2015, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaMore Blog Entries:Take-Home Asbestos Case Nets $3.5M Verdict for Mesothelioma Victim’s Family, April 28, 2015, Mesothelioma
- [Generosity, Healing, and the Ripple Effect of One Life: Bernie Kosar & Bryce Dunlap](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/january/a-story-of-generosity-healing-and-the-ripple-effect-of-one-life-bernie-kosar-bryce-dunlap/) - Explore inspiration, healing, and community impact in the Ferraro Law Firm blog post about Bernie Kosar & Bryce Dunlap. Read the full story today.
- [Attorney Sean Burstyn Appears on Fox News to Support Class Action Against Robinhood](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/february/attorney-sean-burstyn-appears-on-fox-news-to-support-class-action-against-robinhood/) - The internet is ablaze amidst reports that popular financial services app Robinhood took action to illegally prevent users from purchasing shares of GME, AMC, and other companies late last month. On January 28th, Robinhood tweeted that they would be halting purchases of stocks such as AMC and GME due to “market volatility.” In reality, these
- [Attorney Natalia Salas Named Lead Counsel of the Robinhood Multidistrict Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/may/attorney-natalia-salas-named-lead-counsel-of-the-robinhood-multidistrict-litigation/) - The Ferraro Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Natalia Salas has been appointed Plaintiff’s lead counsel for the Robinhood trading restrictions multidistrict litigation (MDL). The law firm previously filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Robinhood users who allege the company illegally halted purchases of stock shares on January 28, 2021 in
- [Angelica L. Novick Named Partner at Ferraro Law](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2026/january/angelica-l-novick-named-partner-at-ferraro-law/) - Ferraro Law is proud to announce that Angelica L. Novick has been named Partner, a well-deserved milestone that reflects her exceptional legal skill, leadership, and contributions to the firm’s continued growth. Since joining Ferraro Law in 2021, Angelica has played an instrumental role in expanding the firm’s presence in complex commercial litigation, mass torts, public
- [$17.5M Mesothelioma Verdict Tossed by State High Court](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/january/175m-mesothelioma-verdict-tossed-by-state-high-court/) - Justices of the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a sizable mesothelioma verdict after a defense appeal argued the trial judge failed to allow critical evidence that would have lessened the burden of responsibility. Our mesothelioma lawyers understand that in Exxon Mobile v. Minton, the justices sided with the oil company, remanding the case back to the
- [Honda Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Due to Fire, Transmission Hazards](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/september/honda-recalls-80000-vehicles-due-to-fire-transmission-hazards/) - Honda is recalling more than 80,000 2006 CR-V crossover sport utility vehicles because of a potential fire hazard in the vehicle’s power windows, The New York Times reports. The newspaper also says the Japanese automaker is recalling 5,600 CR-Z hybrid vehicles from 2011 because manual transmission models have a flaw in the software that can
- [27 More Black Ex-Franchisees Join Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against McDonald’s](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/november/27-more-black-ex-franchisees-join-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-against-mcdonalds/) - MIAMI, Nov. 18, 2020 – Twenty-seven new plaintiffs, all former Black McDonald’s franchisees, joined an ongoing federal lawsuit against the fast-food chain claiming the company engaged in systemic discrimination and denied them the same opportunities as White franchisees. The new amended complaint now has 77 named plaintiffs in the lawsuit originally filed by 52 Black former franchisees on Sept.
- [Delay Tactics of Mesothelioma Defendants Prove Ineffective](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/august/delay-tactics-of-mesothelioma-defendants-prove-ineffective/)
- [Ferraro Law Welcomes Litigation Attorney Victoria Kelly](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/december/ferraro-law-welcomes-litigation-attorney-victoria-kelly/) - Meet Victoria Kelly, the new litigation attorney at Ferraro Law Firm. Discover her background and role. Visit Ferraro Law Firm to learn more and stay informed.
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Earns $24M Verdict for Family of Mesothelioma Victim](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2008/april/the-ferraro-law-firm-earns-24m-verdict-for-family-of-mesothelioma-victim/) - MIAMI, FL: The jury spoke loud and clear when it awarded $24,170,000 to Plaintiff Stephen Guilder and his family on Friday evening in a Miami-Dade courtroom. Dr. Guilder, a 50-year-old Weston area otolaryngologist, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma on September 26, 2007. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos. Dr. Guilder and his wife
- [Asbestos Never Officially Banned By the U.S. for Most Uses](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/april/asbestos-never-officially-banned-by-the-us-for-most-uses/) - Many mistakenly believe that asbestos is banned. Despite being a known carcinogen — responsible for thousands of cases of mesothelioma each year — asbestos is not banned in the United States or Canada. In fact, Canada exported $90 million of asbestos last year — primarily to developing countries like India and Mexico. Our Mesothelioma lawyers
- [Steve McQueen Biopic Set to Spotlight Battle With Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/may/steve-mcqueen-biopic-set-to-spotlight-battle-with-mesothelioma/) - The Huffington Post reports Jeremy Renner may play the lead role in a Steve McQueen biopic. As our Mesothelioma attorneys reported recently on our Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog, McQueen is one of a number of high-profile celebrities who have died from mesothelioma. In his case, it’s been theorized that he may have been exposed to asbestos while serving in
- [Florida, New York, and New Jersey Among Nation's Leading Asbestos Exposure Sites](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/may/florida-new-york-and-new-jersey-among-nations-leading-asbestos-exposure-sites/) - As our mesothelioma lawyers frequently report, exposure to asbestos is what causes this deadly cancer. But because the incubation period is typically 30 to 40 years, too often patients fail to connect asbestos exposure in the 1960s or 1970s to a cancer diagnosis. We reported recently on our Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog that asbestos was never
- [Mesothelioma Attorneys Examine Top Asbestos Sites In NJ, PA, and MD](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/may/mesothelioma-attorneys-examine-top-asbestos-sites-in-nj-pa-and-md/) - As our mesothelioma attorneys have continued to report, asbestos exposure causes Mesothelioma, one of deadliest forms of cancer. But experts say the cancer can incubate for 30 to 40 years, so patients often don’t realize that the root cause of the cancer is that old. As previously reported on the Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog, there are several
- [Asbestos Exposure Site Series Continued: Chicago, Phoenix, and Honolulu](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/june/asbestos-exposure-site-series-continued-chicago-phoenix-and-honolulu/) - In our continuing series about the nation’s most well-known asbestos exposure sites, this week takes a look at some sites in major cities, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mesothelioma Lawyers are dedicated to fighting for victims who have been exposed to asbestos, which may cause mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer
- [Cities At Risk of Asbestos Exposure: Dallas, Minneapolis, and Omaha](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/june/cities-at-risk-of-asbestos-exposure-dallas-minneapolis-and-omaha/) - Asbestos exposure, which can lead to the incurable cancer mesothelioma, can be devastating to many Americans. And because the disease is so deadly, and because it is typically diagnosed decades after asbestos exposure, linking the cancer to the responsible party and making a recovery can be a complex process. Mesothelioma Lawyers are writing a continuous
- [Libby, Montana Residents Still Face Health Hazards From Asbestos Mine](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/june/libby-montana-residents-still-face-health-hazards-from-asbestos-mine/) - NBC News in Libby, Montana is reporting that the federal government is continuing to aid residents who were exposed to asbestos, even though the mine there closed in 1990. Asbestos exposure can lead to the incurable cancer mesothelioma and can cause a host of other medical problems. Mesothelioma Lawyers have been publishing a series of blogs
- [Dangerous Asbestos Sites in Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Newark](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/june/dangerous-asbestos-sites-in-santa-ana-los-angeles-and-newark/) - Mesothelioma Lawyers have been working on a series about dozens of vermiculite refineries across the country that have been blamed for spreading harmful asbestos to different parts of the United States. In this next blog entry, we discuss some West Coast sites that could have harmed people. Vermiculite is a natural mineral that contains asbestos.
- [Asbestos Exposure Sites in Denver, New Orleans, and St. Louis](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/july/asbestos-exposure-sites-in-denver-new-orleans-and-st-louis/) - For several weeks now, our mesothelioma lawyers have been detailing sites across the country that processed vermiculite, a natural mineral that can contain asbestos. And exposure to asbestos can lead to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, a fatal and incurable form of cancer. Microscopic asbestos fibers can be ingested and travel throughout the body until they
- [Hawaii Researchers Try to Understand How Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/july/hawaii-researchers-try-to-understand-how-asbestos-causes-mesothelioma/) - An anonymous donor recently gave $3.58 million to University of Hawaii Cancer Center researchers to try to figure out how asbestos triggers mesothelioma, a deadly and incurable form of cancer. Mesothelioma Lawyers hope that the research helps to determine how exposure to asbestos, a natural mineral that was used for decades in the United States
- [CDC Shares Top Asbestos Exposure Sites in Northeast and Midwest](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/july/cdc-shares-top-asbestos-exposure-sites-in-northeast-and-midwest/) - As the Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog has reported for several months, there were sites across the country that received vermiculite tainted with asbestos, which can cause illnesses, such as mesothelioma. These sites have since been shut down, but asbestos has never officially been banned in the United States. Many third-world countries use the material as an
- [Top Asbestos Exposure Sites In Michigan, North Dakota, and Arizona](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/august/top-asbestos-exposure-sites-in-michigan-north-dakota-and-arizona/) - For the last few months, mesothelioma lawyers have been reporting on the more than two dozen work sites across the country that were exposed to asbestos after processing vermiculite. Both workers at the plants as well as their families and neighboring residents could have been exposed, which could lead to illnesses, including mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is
- [Philadelphia Forensic Sculptor and U.S. Navy Vet Succumbs to Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/august/philadelphia-forensic-sculptor-and-us-navy-vet-succumbs-to-mesothelioma/) - A 70-year-old Philadelphia man, who made a career of sculpting the heads of the victims of murder and those who were missing, died recently of mesothelioma, The New York Times reports. Mesothelioma in Washington D.C. and throughout the United States is a big problem because this form of rare cancer is not only incurable, but
- [Navy Veteran Wins $32 Million in Asbestos Exposure Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/august/navy-veteran-wins-32-million-in-asbestos-exposure-case/) - A New York jury recently awarded a Kentucky man $32 million because he was exposed to asbestos while he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy, WSAZ News reports. U.S. military veterans may have been exposed to asbestos in New York and throughout the country and that can lead to a mesothelioma diagnosis. Mesothelioma is a
- [Study: Mesothelioma May Be Tied to Genetics, Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/august/study-mesothelioma-may-be-tied-to-genetics-asbestos-exposure/) - A recent study found that genetics may play a role in causing mesothelioma, though exposure to asbestos is still thought to be the main reason people get the fatal and incurable form of cancer, according to most respected studies. Florida Mesothelioma Lawyers have seen how exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma in New York and nationwide,
- [NY Firefighters May Have Been Exposed to Asbestos During 9/11 Response, Cleanup](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/september/ny-firefighters-may-have-been-exposed-to-asbestos-during-9-11-response-cleanup/) - A recent study links exposure to asbestos in New York following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and other chemicals in the air to cancer, including mesothelioma, Bloomberg reports. Victims and relatives have long suspected that the thick smell in the air that lingered for months following the terrorist attacks in New York City has
- [Congress Names September 26 National Mesothelioma Awareness Day](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/september/congress-names-september-26-national-mesothelioma-awareness-day/) - The United States Congress has set Sept. 26 as National Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which is a good step in making sure Americans know about this fatal cancer. It sometimes takes an act of Congress to make people aware of the dangers of mesothelioma and the chief causes of asbestos exposure in Florida or elsewhere in the United
- [Attorney Juan Bauta Wins $20 Million Asbestos Verdict in Broward County](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/september/attorney-juan-bauta-wins-20-million-asbestos-verdict-in-broward-county/) - A Broward County jury awarded more than $20 million recently to a man and his wife after the husband was exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma in Florida. Mesothelioma lawyers at The Ferraro Law Firm — which serves clients in Florida, New York, Washington D.C., and nationwide — were able to secure the large
- [Jury Awards $20M to Man Diagnosed With Mesothelioma After Attic Renovation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/september/jury-awards-20m-to-man-diagnosed-with-mesothelioma-after-attic-renovation/) - A Florida jury has awarded more than $20 million to a man suffering from mesothelioma after a brief but intensive four-month window of exposure to asbestos. Charles Garrison spent one summer remodeling an attic apartment and was exposed to asbestos from the joint compound he used, explained his attorney, Juan P. Bauta of The Ferraro
- [President Obama Calls For Asbestos Removal In Schools](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/october/president-obama-calls-for-asbestos-removal-in-schools/) - President Barack Obama’s American Jobs Act by and large will provide $25 billion to invest in school infrastructure to update facilities and provide better learning experiences for children in 35,000 schools across the country. “Every child deserves a great school – and we can give it to them,” the President said. “We can rebuild our
- [Along with Asbestos, Erionite Exposure May Be Linked to Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/october/along-with-asbestos-erionite-exposure-may-be-linked-to-mesothelioma/) - Until about 30 years ago, the general consensus was that only exposure to asbestos caused mesothelioma. But when an area of Turkey began experiencing an increased number of mesothelioma cases, researchers found that another mineral, besides asbestos, could be at fault — erionite. Because the mineral was abundant and easy to work with, natives began
- [Mesothelioma Requires More Than One Day of Awareness of the Effects of Asbestos](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/october/mesothelioma-requires-more-than-one-day-of-awareness-of-the-effects-of-asbestos/) - National Mesothelioma Awareness Day was recognized on Sept. 26, but there are more than a few people hoping to ensure that mesothelioma care and prevention are year-around efforts. One such group is the family of Lance Ruble, a former mesothelioma lawyers client who died in 2008, about a year after being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.
- [Minnesotans in the Iron Range Are Dying of Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/october/minnesotans-in-the-iron-range-are-dying-of-mesothelioma/) - The Iron Range is a part of Minnesota in the northeast region of the state that borders on Canada and Lake Superior and is rich with bands of iron ore. Yet, many people in this beautiful area of the country are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, at a far greater rate in 2011 compared to previous
- [Breath Test Technology Could Diagnose Mesothelioma Soon After Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/october/breath-test-technology-could-diagnose-mesothelioma-soon-after-asbestos-exposure/) - Mesothelioma has plagued our nation for decades, yet it only recently seems to be getting the kind of attention it deserves. It is a unique form of cancer unlike lung, breast or prostate cancer. With mesothelioma, it can take only a little exposure to asbestos, whether at work in a shipyard, in an old factory
- [Obama Executive Order Could Benefit Mesothelioma Patients Faced With Cisplatin Shortages](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/november/obama-executive-order-could-benefit-mesothelioma-patients-faced-with-cisplatin-shortages/) - President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order that calls for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to address a shortage of prescription drugs that are designed to treat diseases and forms of cancer, The Washington Post reports. The Mesothelioma Center believes that the executive order could benefit mesothelioma patients who may be struggling to get the
- [Asbestos News Roundup: West Virginia Emerges as Asbestos Lawsuit Hotbed, Drug Thalidomide Proves Less Effective](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/november/asbestos-news-roundup-west-virginia-emerges-as-asbestos-lawsuit-hotbed-drug-thalidomide-proves-less-effective/) - The Mesothelioma Center recently reported that Australia has tightened its restrictions on using asbestos after research showed that asbestos mixed into concrete can be lethal. It also reported that West Virginia has emerged as a hotbed for asbestos-related lawsuits. Our mesothelioma lawyers represent clients and families dealing with this deadly diagnosis as a result of
- [WHO Estimates 92,000 People Died From Mesothelioma From 1994 to 2008](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/december/who-estimates-92000-people-died-from-mesothelioma-from-1994-to-2008/) - The World Health Organization recently reported that nearly 100,000 people died between 1994 to 2008 from mesothelioma, a large number considering how many cases may go undiagnosed. While this form of cancer is still rare compared to other forms, such as lung, breast and prostate, the difficulty of diagnosing it makes keeping statistics challenging. Mesothelioma is rare
- [Woman Who Lost Both Parents to Mesothelioma Calls For Asbestos Regulations](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/december/woman-who-lost-both-parents-to-mesothelioma-calls-for-asbestos-regulations/) - A Canadian woman who has now lost both her mother and her father to mesothelioma is calling for the country to put an outright ban on production of the natural mineral. As our Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog has reported recently, a group of investors is planning to jump-start Canada’s asbestos exportation business, sending millions of tons of the
- [Tough Decision as Thousands Consider Whether to Pursue 9/11 Mesothelioma Lawsuits](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/january/tough-decision-as-thousands-consider-whether-to-pursue-9-11-mesothelioma-lawsuits/) - More than 1,000 people who claim they were injured after the World Trade Center Twin Towers collapsed following the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York recently had to decide whether they wanted to pursue lawsuits or attempt to get money through a compensation fund, the Associated Press reports. Our mesothelioma lawyers reported on our
- [Researchers Working to Determine if Measles Help In Treating Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/january/researchers-working-to-determine-if-measles-help-in-treating-mesothelioma/) - Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are looking to figure out if there is a connection between the measles virus and mesothelioma in order to possibly find a cure. Our mesothelioma lawyers have reported time and time again on our Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog that researchers are picking up the pace in terms of looking at mesothelioma.
- [U.S. Troops and Veterans At Risk For Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/february/us-troops-and-veterans-at-risk-for-mesothelioma/) - As U.S. troops are getting settled in statewide after a long and deadly eight-year war in Iraq, it’s a good time to talk about the risks that troops and veterans have of being diagnosed with mesothelioma. This deadly and incurable form of cancer is more common in veterans, but it remains to be seen whether
- [Kurns, et al. v. Railroad Friction Products Corp., et al. Highlights Complexities of Mesothelioma Compensation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/march/kurns-et-al-v-railroad-friction-products-corp-et-al-highlights-complexities-of-mesothelioma-compensation/) - The U.S. Supreme Court in Kurns, et al. v. Railroad Friction Products Corp., et al., has decided in favor of a railroad company that reportedly failed to warn its workers of the dangers of working with asbestos. Kurns, et al. v. Railroad Friction Products Corp., et al., has decided in favor of a railroad company that
- [What Laws Govern At-Fault Parties in Mesothelioma Cases Discussed in Feinberg v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/april/what-laws-govern-at-fault-parties-in-mesothelioma-cases-discussed-in-feinberg-v-colgate-palmolive-co/) - The diagnosis of mesothelioma can be life altering. It is hard to identify who may be at fault for your exposure or how to proceed. Additional Resources: Feinberg v. Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NY Mar. 22, 2012).
- [Trial Procedure in Mesothelioma Cases Discussed by the Court in McDonald v. A.C.&S., Inc. et al.](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/april/trial-procedure-in-mesothelioma-cases-discussed-by-the-court-in-mcdonald-v-acs-inc-et-al/) - Mesothelioma is a very serious disease, and it is important to be able to afford the medical care you need. Our experienced mesothelioma attorneys understand what it takes to get you the award you deserve, which can provide the peace of mind of knowing that your family will have the financial resources necessary to carry
- [Asbestos Exposure in New York School Riles Parents](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/may/asbestos-exposure-in-new-york-school-riles-parents/) - With their children at risk for asbestos exposure, parents at a Brooklyn public school are in an uproar. Our mesothelioma attorneys share their anger at the district’s actions, which involve the city’s plan to begin asbestos abatement during the school year – a multimillion-dollar project. It’s our understanding that the windows of the school contain asbestos,
- [Asbestos Exposure Sparks Lawsuit at Famed Hotel Chelsea in NYC](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/may/asbestos-exposure-sparks-lawsuit-at-famed-hotel-chelsea-in-nyc/) - When it comes to asbestos exposure, not even fame or a storied reputation can shield a structure – or its tenants – from risk. Our mesothelioma attorneys have learned that the Hotel Chelsea – that historic West 23rd Street haunt that once housed Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Sid Vicious, and Patti Smith – has become overridden with asbestos issues. As
- [Mesothelioma Attorneys Know Companies Seek to Avoid Accountability](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/may/mesothelioma-attorneys-know-companies-seek-to-avoid-accountability/) - Mesothelioma attorneys never cease to be amazed at the greed and lack of accountability displayed by certain businesses when it comes to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma, a rare and fatal cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can take years to reveal itself. Once it does, it usually kills within a few months to a year. While asbestos
- [Mesothelioma Patients Victorious Over LA Asbestos Trust Bill](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/june/mesothelioma-patients-victorious-over-la-asbestos-trust-bill/) - Our mesothelioma lawyers know that attorneys who defend the companies responsible for asbestos exposure are constantly trying tactics to delay and otherwise impede justice in these cases. One such move attempted recently has been successfully thwarted by the senate judiciary in Louisiana. Granted, this is a small victory in that it doesn’t yet apply to
- [Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma Risk in NYC Results in $56K Fines](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/june/asbestos-exposure-mesothelioma-risk-in-nyc-results-in-56k-fines/) - Numerous employees of a New York City contractor needlessly suffered asbestos exposure, due to their employer’s clear negligence, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (‘OSHA’). Mesothelioma attorneys know that, sadly, for many of these workers, it may take years to know whether this repeated exposure has resulted in cancer or related pulmonary problems. OSHA inspectors discovered
- [Mesothelioma Among Cancers That May be Awarded 9/11 Health Coverage](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/june/mesothelioma-among-cancers-that-may-be-awarded-9-11-health-coverage/) - The federal government is proposing to add mesothelioma to the list of cancers covered by the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act. Our mesothelioma lawyers want to inform sufferers that while this news is encouraging, those who are currently diagnosed with mesothelioma need to further explore their options. That’s because while there’s no
- [Mesothelioma Legal Help: Identifying Liable Employers Is Vital to Adequate Recovery](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/july/mesothelioma-legal-help-identifying-liable-employers-is-vital-to-adequate-recovery/) - A recent Rhode Island Supreme Court decision highlights the importance of identifying all parties potentially responsible for a victim’s exposure to asbestos and subsequent mesothelioma diagnosis. In Gallagher v. Nat’l Grid USA/Narragansett Elec., the court was asked to determine which of a victim’s employers was responsible for his exposure and cancer diagnosis. In 2004, Dennis Gallagher
- [Asbestos Found in Recently Closed Chicago Health Facility](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/august/asbestos-found-in-recently-closed-chicago-health-facility/) - When our mesothelioma lawyers take on cases, our clients are typically people who suffered some type of negligent asbestos exposure many years ago. This is because mesothelioma, a cancer that attacks the thin lining of the lungs and other internal organs, lies dormant for decades before a person knows they are sick. Once the disease
- [DIY and Your Risk for Asbestos Exposure in the Home](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/august/diy-and-your-risk-for-asbestos-exposure-in-the-home/) - Our mesothelioma attorneys note that a recent article in England’s Daily Mail tackles an issue too seldom discussed: Your increased risk for asbestos exposure when undertaking do-it-yourself (‘DIY’) projects. Asbestos was used in a wide variety of home construction materials for most of the 20th Century. Consequently, many DIY projects result in substantial risk of asbestos exposure.
- [Massive Car Recall Due to Asbestos Parts](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/september/massive-car-recall-due-to-asbestos-parts/) - The largest automobile exporter in China issued a recall of some 42,000 vehicles across the world because some of the parts were manufactured with asbestos. More Blog Entries:Delay Tactics of Mesothelioma Defendants Prove Ineffective, Aug. 30, 2012, Mesothelioma Lawyers Blog
- [Circuit Judge Rules Mesothelioma Defendant Does Not Have Autopsy Rights](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/september/circuit-judge-rules-mesothelioma-defendant-does-not-have-autopsy-rights/) - Defendants in mesothelioma cases may not reserve the right to autopsy a terminally ill plaintiff, a 22nd Judicial Circuit judge ruled recently.
- [Mesothelioma Clinical Trials & Legal Resources After Diagnosis](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/september/mesothelioma-clinical-trials-legal-resources-after-diagnosis/) - Doctors continue to encourage more and more mesothelioma patients into clinical trials. Families dealing with a diagnosis of mesothelioma are typically overwhelmed. A patient is often diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Determining how a victim was exposed, and who is responsible, is just one important
- [Mesothelioma, Cancer Treatments, Expected to Double By 2020](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/october/mesothelioma-cancer-treatments-expected-to-double-by-2020/) - Mesothelioma patients for years have been seeking compensation from asbestos manufacturers and companies that routinely used asbestos in the manufacturing process. Our mesothelioma attorneys understand some are hesitant to pursue legal action, based on the sometimes arduous litigation process, particularly the extensive delay tactics deployed by the defendants. Seeking legal counsel is the first step
- [Men Convicted of Criminal Asbestos Violations in New York](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/october/men-convicted-of-criminal-asbestos-violations-in-new-york/)
- [Mack v. General Electric Ruling Could Impact Future Mesothelioma Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/november/mack-v-general-electric-ruling-could-impact-future-mesothelioma-cases/) - A U.S. District judge in Pennsylvania handed down a ruling that could impact future mesothelioma cases. Plaintiff mesothelioma lawyers understand that Mack v. General Electric deals specifically with maritime law issues and whether those who worked on Naval vessels have the right to sue manufacturers of certain parts for exposure to asbestos. It’s an issue that has
- [Barabin v. AstenJohnson, Inc: Daubert Hearings in Mesothelioma Cases](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/november/barabin-v-astenjohnson-inc-daubert-hearings-in-mesothelioma-cases/) - Our mesothelioma attorneys know that these cases are highly complex. Families must choose a law firm with the resources and experience to build these cases for the courtroom while demanding victims are compensated by corporations facing a barrage of litigation for asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago. Those who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have
- [Mesothelioma Litigation Can be Impacted by Workers’ Compensation Claims](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/december/mesothelioma-litigation-can-be-impacted-by-workers-compensation-claims/) - The wrongful death claim filed by the widow of a mesothelioma victim will be allowed to proceed, following a 5-2 ruling by the Supreme Court of Virginia. Our mesothelioma attorneys understand that the case, Dorthe Crisp Gibbs v. Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., had run into a snag over the state’s workers’ compensation laws. Virginia’s
- [Michigan State University, et al v. Asbestos Settlement Trust: Corporations Can Also Sue](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/december/michigan-state-university-et-al-v-asbestos-settlement-trust-corporations-can-also-sue/) - Asbestos was used in a huge number of products and building materials throughout the 20th Century, and as such, there has been a global scourge of mesothelioma cases, which develop directly from airborne exposure to the substance. This prompted a flood of litigation, which our mesothelioma attorneys are continuing to aid in handling to this
- [New Life for Old Asbestos Cases?](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/january/new-life-for-old-asbestos-cases/) - An attempt is being made in Maryland to kick start some 13,000 asbestos cases that had been set aside by the courts. Fighting through a bottleneck of cases would be a victory in this case, as it’s too often a battle just to get a plaintiff’s day in court. The effort, as our mesothelioma lawyers
- [Asbestos Firms Wrong: Chrysotile Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/january/asbestos-firms-wrong-chrysotile-asbestos-causes-mesothelioma/) - No matter how aggressively defendant asbestos manufacturers try to argue that Chrysotile asbestos doesn’t cause mesothelioma – they’re wrong. Our mesothelioma lawyers understand the best example of this defense involved a consortium of three joint compound firms who made the case during an estimation hearing in their Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Each of the companies –
- [Mesothelioma Plaintiffs' Rights Under Siege With "Transparency" Laws](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/february/mesothelioma-plaintiffs-rights-under-siege-with-transparency-laws/) - Following the passage of Ohio’s new “asbestos transparency” law late last year, another state is now mulling the same. Our mesothelioma attorneys understand House Bill 529 in the Mississippi House of Representatives would require asbestos plaintiffs to disclose all involvement with asbestos trusts. Specifically, the measure would mandate asbestos trust claimants to submit a sworn statement disclosing
- [Mesothelioma Patients vs. Insurance Companies - Fighting for the True Victims](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/march/mesothelioma-patients-vs-insurance-companies-fighting-for-the-true-victims/) - A rare form of aggressive, terminal cancer sweeps across the industrialized world over the course of several decades, caused by exposure to asbestos produced by businesses that know the risks, yet continue to use it anyway. Those who are diagnosed die young – in their 40s, 50s and 60s, with the cancer having manifested years
- [Asbestos Defendant’s Attempt to Limit Liability Rejected by U.S. Bankruptcy Court](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/june/asbestos-defendants-attempt-to-limit-liability-rejected-by-us-bankruptcy-court/) - Factions of specialty chemicals maker RPM International Inc. are in the process of bankruptcy due to asbestos litigation, and attorneys for the firm had attempted to argue that its liability should be somewhere in the neighborhood of $300 million to $575 million. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, however, basically said, “Nice try, but you’ll have to
- [Mesothelioma Asbestos Sources Not Always Obvious, Report Shows](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/june/mesothelioma-asbestos-sources-not-always-obvious-report-shows/) - A 64-year-old man went in for an exam to figure out what was behind the dull but constant ache in his chest. He had expected that tests would reveal it might be an old rib injury flaring up again. The truth was far worse. It was mesothelioma, a fatal cancer with no known cure caused
- [Asbestos Victim Exposure History Revelation Critical in Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/june/asbestos-victim-exposure-history-revelation-critical-in-litigation/) - Asbestos victims received a blow with a recent federal court ruling, upholding a lower trial judge’s decision to dismiss the claims of 12 plaintiffs represented by another law firm in a multi-district case for failure to supply extensive and specific exposure histories. Our mesothelioma attorneys understand this failure was not in compliance with an earlier
- [“Any Exposure” Asbestos Appeal Rejected by PA Appellate Court](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/september/any-exposure-asbestos-appeal-rejected-by-pa-appellate-court/) - Additional Resources:Donoughe v. Hobart Brothers Co. and Lincoln Electric Co., In the Superior Court of Pennsylvania More Blog Entries:Mesothelioma Patients vs. Insurance Companies – Fighting for the True Victims, March 4, 2013, Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog
- [Mesothelioma Litigation With Numerous Defendants Commonplace](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2013/september/mesothelioma-litigation-with-numerous-defendants-commonplace/) - A recent mesothelioma lawsuit filed by a former shipyard worker in Louisiana was headlined by a local news outlet as having a “lengthy” list of defendants who are believed to have contributed to his toxic asbestos exposure. However, having a host of defendants in these cases is not uncommon. While the defendants paint this as
- [Construction Workers at High Risk for Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/march/construction-workers-at-high-risk-for-asbestos-exposure/) - Help for mesothelioma victims can be found at The Ferraro Law Firm by calling (888) 554-2030​. Offices in Miami and Washington, D.C.
- [$12M Asbestos Verdict Upheld by Appellate Court](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/july/12m-asbestos-verdict-upheld-by-appellate-court/) - A $12 million verdict in favor of asbestos plaintiffs in a consolidated case was recently affirmed by the New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, which determined the trial court’s allocation of liability to the defendants was proper. Our mesothelioma attorneys understand there were originally 10 cases consolidated in In re: New York City Asbestos Litigation. Of
- [Bostic v. Georgia-Pacific Corp. - Evidence of Causation Must be Sufficient in Mesothelioma Trial](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/july/bostic-v-georgia-pacific-corp-evidence-of-causation-must-be-sufficient-in-mesothelioma-trial/) - In mesothelioma litigation, one of the most important – and difficult – elements to prove is causation. This is due to several factors. First and foremost is the fact that usually decades have passed since the asbestos exposure. Presenting testimony from witnesses who would be reliably able to support the plaintiff’s theory is a challenge
- [Collin v. CalPortland Co. – Mesothelioma Lawsuit Reviewed by Appellate Court](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/august/collin-v-calportland-co-mesothelioma-lawsuit-reviewed-by-appellate-court/) - It’s common in mesothelioma litigation for plaintiffs to file suit against numerous defendants, alleging that a harmful degree of asbestos exposure from each of them contributed to terminal illness. Many defendants fight vigorously early in the process to obtain a summary judgment in their favor. A summary judgment means the court has determined there is
- [Judge Allows Punitive Damages in Asbestos Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/april/judge-allows-punitive-damages-in-asbestos-litigation/) - For many years now, courts throughout the country – including those in Florida – have restricted plaintiff collection of punitive damages in asbestos litigation. Plaintiffs could still win or settle cases for well into the six figures, but courts wouldn’t impose an order that defendants should have to pay more as “punishment” for their actions,
- [Mesothelioma Cases Need More Proof Than Mere Perception](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/october/mesothelioma-cases-need-more-proof-than-mere-perception/) - A California man with mesothelioma, likely as a result of exposure during his military service in the U.S. Navy, filed a lawsuit against defendants saying he “just knew” the products at issue contained asbestos. Unsurprisingly, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently upheld the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of the
- [Evidence Spoliation in Asbestos Lawsuits](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/november/evidence-spoliation-in-asbestos-lawsuits/) - Help for mesothelioma victims can be found at The Ferraro Law Firm by calling (888) 554-2030​. Offices in Miami and Washington, D.C.
- [Beckering v. Shell Oil Company - Secondary Asbestos Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/december/beckering-v-shell-oil-company-secondary-asbestos-exposure/) - Mesothelioma litigation poses many challenges for plaintiffs’ attorneys, including establishing proof of sufficient exposure and causation, defendant liability, and level of damages. Complications may be further compounded when taking on a case of secondary exposure. These are most often situations where women and children of workers exposed to asbestos were also made ill after coming
- [Mesothelioma Plaintiffs May Seek Expedited Trial](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/december/mesothelioma-plaintiffs-may-seek-expedited-trial/) - Mesothelioma cases are fraught with a substantial amount of challenges from the start. Plaintiffs often do not know they or their loved one have suffered a tortious, asbestos-related injury until the condition has progressed to such a degree that the terminal illness is in its final stages. That means plaintiff lawyers must work quickly and
- [Relyea v. Bog Warner Corp. et al. - "Vague, Speculative" Evidence Won't Fly in Asbestos Case](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/november/relyea-v-bog-warner-corp-et-al-vague-speculative-evidence-wont-fly-in-asbestos-case/) - In any asbestos litigation, evidence must be meticulously and thoroughly culled and skillfully presented to the court in a timely and appropriate manner. Since these cases are so incredibly complex, with histories dating back decades, it’s imperative that your attorney be organized and fully prepared at every phase of the proceedings. Evidence must be clear
- [Judge: Navy Asbestos Plaintiff Evidence Sufficient for Trial](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/november/judge-navy-asbestos-plaintiff-evidence-sufficient-for-trial/) - Defendants in asbestos litigation will vigorously fight to have a case dismissed through summary judgment as a matter of law before it ever gets to the trial phase. There are various theories upon which they can be successful, and one of those involves insufficient evidence. If a plaintiff cannot provide enough evidence prior to trial
- [Judge: No Reversal on Asbestos Defendant Punitive Damages Order](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/january/judge-no-reversal-on-asbestos-defendant-punitive-damages-order/) - It’s been the standard in Florida courts and others across the country to bar plaintiffs access to punitive damages in asbestos litigation, even when it’s clear the defendants knew the dangers of their products and actively concealed them. However, one judge in New York City Asbestos Litigation Court defied the norm with an order that
- [Court: Limited Asbestos Exposure Could Cause Asbestosis](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/january/court-limited-asbestos-exposure-could-cause-asbestosis/) - Both state and federal courts weighing the issue of “how much asbestos exposure is too much” have tended to reject the notion that any exposure to the toxic substance is grounds for litigation. Typically, one has to prove repeated exposure through specific sources, usually over the course of months, years, or even decades, and then
- [Wannall v. Honeywell Inc. - Asbestos Illness Claim Standards Altered](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/january/wannall-v-honeywell-inc-asbestos-illness-claim-standards-altered/) - The standards of proof in mesothelioma illness cases vary depending on the type of claim, the identity of the defendant, and the jurisdiction. For example, workers’ compensation claims are held to a different standard of proof. Likewise, plaintiffs suing the military or any company contracting with the military might face some unique challenges that wouldn’t
- [Unsafe Asbestos Removal Targeted by Regulators](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/january/unsafe-asbestos-removal-targeted-by-regulators/)
- [Garlock Settles All Future Asbestos Claims in Precedent-Setting Deal](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/february/garlock-settles-all-future-asbestos-claims-in-precedent-setting-deal/) - In a precedent-setting settlement deal with future asbestos claimants, Garlock Sealing Technologies agreed to pay nearly $360 million over the course of the next four decades. However, the actual amount available to future claimants will be closer to $236 million, after tax deductions and settlements of certain claimants who filed pre-petition. That amount is nearly
- [Gene Mutation Argued as Mesothelioma Link by Defendants](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/march/gene-mutation-argued-as-mesothelioma-link-by-defendants/)
- [Asbestos Lawsuit Seeks Millions for Medical Monitoring](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/asbestos-lawsuit-seeks-millions-for-medical-monitoring/) - The workmen tasked with renovation of a county courthouse in Missouri in the early 1980s were exposed to asbestos on a daily basis and without necessary protections. So too were those who worked nearby, according to a new lawsuit. When workers sawed through old heating pipes that were insulated with the deadly fibers, the material
- [Illegal Asbestos Removal in Florida Leads to Criminal Charges](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/may/illegal-asbestos-removal-in-florida-leads-to-criminal-charges/) - The vision that developers had to renovate a dilapidated housing complex and transform it into a modern apartment complex catering to the millennials of St. Petersburg was lauded by community members, who praised the revitalization. But what the developer reportedly failed to disclose was that getting the job done on time and for the estimated
- [Improper Asbestos Removal Leads to Three-Year Prison Sentence](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/june/improper-asbestos-removal-leads-to-three-year-prison-sentence/) - For leaving asbestos debris littered at the demolition site of an old hospital in New Jersey, a former recycling company project organizer will serve three years in prison. His co-defendant, the owner of the company, was sentenced last year to one year in jail and three years’ probation.
- [Florida Asbestos Exposure Concerns Halt Mall Demolition Project](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/florida-asbestos-exposure-concerns-halt-mall-demolition-project/) - Asbestos exposure is largely seen as a problem of the 20th century, when asbestos, a flame-retardant material, was widely used in an array of products from insulation to brakes. But we will continue to see the effects of this product because far too many property owners aren’t careful with renovation and demolition projects. The fact
- [Take-Home Asbestos Case Nets $3.5M Verdict for Mesothelioma Victim's Family](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/april/take-home-asbestos-case-nets-35m-verdict-for-mesothelioma-victims-family/) - Most lawsuits stemming from a mesothelioma diagnosis are filed by or on behalf of workers who were exposed to deadly asbestos dust on the job.
- [Jury Awards $1.42 Million to Widow in Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/august/jury-awards-142-million-to-widow-in-mesothelioma-lawsuit/) - A jury in New York awarded $1.42 million to the widow of a man who died of complications related to asbestos exposure that the decedent suffered while working in the U.S. Navy between 1967 and 1971. The verdict followed a nine-day trial against John Crane, Inc., which was the sole defendant remaining of more than
- [Ferraro Law Firm Wins $17 Million Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/september/ferraro-law-firm-wins-17-million-mesothelioma-lawsuit/) - Additional Resources:Father-Son Lawyers Win $9.5 Million for Mesothelioma Patient, Aug. 26, 2015, Celia Ampel, Daily Business Review More Blog Entries:Jury Awards $1.42 Million to Widow in Mesothelioma Lawsuit, Aug. 4, 2015, Florida Asbestos Lawyer Blog Blog Home - Previous Post | Next Post
- [More than 50 Former Black Franchisees Sue McDonald's for Economic Injustice Due to Decades of Racial Discrimination](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/september/more-than-50-former-black-franchisees-sue-mcdonalds-for-economic-injustice-due-to-decades-of-racial-discrimination/) - Former Black McDonald’s franchise owners filed a federal lawsuit today demanding economic justice from McDonald’s for denying them the same ...
- [Conozca a nuestros abogados hispanoparlantes: Hablamos Español](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/blog/2025/november/conozca-a-nuestros-abogados-hispanoparlantes-hablamos-espanol/) - En Ferraro Law, creemos que el idioma nunca debe ser una barrera para la justicia. Para muchas familias en el sur de la Florida y en todo el país, el español es su idioma principal. Por esa razón, contamos con abogados que dominan tanto el inglés como el español, lo que garantiza que los clientes
- [The Ferraro Law Firm Expands to Edgewater with New Office at 2600 Biscayne Boulevard](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/december/the-ferraro-law-firm-expands-to-edgewater-with-new-office-at-2600-biscayne-boulevard/) - Learn about Ferraro Law Firm’s new Edgewater office at 2600 Biscayne Boulevard and enhanced legal services. Explore more and contact now.
- [Leslie Rothenberg Re-Elected to the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2024/december/leslie-rothenberg-re-elected-to-the-florida-bars-board-of-governors/) - Leslie Rothenberg is re‑elected to the Florida Bar Board of Governors with Ferraro Law Firm’s support. Discover the news and stay informed.
- [Mastering Opening Statements in the Courtroom](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/january/mastering-opening-statements-in-the-courtroom/) - In the world of courtroom trials, the opening statement is more than just an introduction—it’s a critical opportunity to shape the jury’s perception and set the tone for the entire case. In her compelling piece, “Opening Statements: Striking While the Iron Is Hot”, Nikki Hurtado of The Ferraro Law Firm shares invaluable insights into what makes
- [Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2025/september/advice-for-1st-gen-lawyers-entering-the-legal-profession/) - Get essential tips for first-gen lawyers starting out with Ferraro Law Firm. Navigate the legal profession with confidence. Visit our blog to learn more.
- [Product Liability Watch: Lax Standards for Medical Devices](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/april/product-liability-watch-lax-standards-for-medical-devices/) - Product liability cases are likely to stem from the latest news out of a Consumer Reports investigation. The research determined that while tens of millions of Americans have some sort of implantation of a medical device in their bodies, the vast majority of those products have never been vetted for safety. Our Product Liability Attorneys understand that this
- [Product Liability Claims Often Rely on a Pattern of Negligence](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/july/product-liability-claims-often-rely-on-a-pattern-of-negligence/) - The family of a little girl killed when her family’s minivan burst into flames will be allowed to bring present evidence of previous similar fires in their product liability claim. We know that in these cases, establishing a history or a pattern can be critical to the success of the case. In Funkhouser v. Ford Motor Co. Inc.,
- [Court Rules in Macias v. Saberhagen Holdings, Inc. Respirator Company May be Responsible](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/august/court-rules-in-macias-v-saberhagen-holdings-inc-respirator-company-may-be-responsible/) - In cases of a mesothelioma diagnosis, usually more than one company or party can be held liable for damages to the client and his or her family. Mesothelioma lawyers know that generally, liability involves the company that manufactured the asbestos-containing product, as well as the company for whom the individual may have worked that failed
- [Secondary Asbestos Exposure Victims Face Tough Battle](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2014/september/secondary-asbestos-exposure-victims-face-tough-battle/) - Family members exposed to deadly asbestos dust via the clothing of a loved one were delivered a significant blow recently when a federal multidistrict litigation judge ruled Pennsylvania law doesn’t support the imposition of duty to warn in a take-home asbestos exposure case. The opinion in Gillen v. Boeing Company is expected to have an impact not
- [BASF May Face Thousands of Talc-Asbestos Lawsuits After Buying Engelhard](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2015/september/basf-may-face-thousands-of-talc-asbestos-lawsuits-after-buying-engelhard/) - Now, that seemingly innocuous deal could end up costing BASF dearly. Potentially billions of dollars from possibly thousands of asbestos exposure lawsuits could be coming down the pipeline for BASF. That’s because in buying Engelhard, it also assumed its liabilities. Now, that seemingly innocuous deal could end up costing BASF dearly. Potentially billions of dollars
- [Leslie Rothenberg Elected to the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/march/leslie-rothenberg-elected-to-the-florida-bars-board-of-governors/) - On behalf of all of us at The Ferraro Law Firm, we would like to congratulate our very own Leslie Rothenberg on her recent election to The Florida Bar. After defeating Frances G. De La Guardia 1,863 to 1,734, Leslie will assume Seat 6 in the 11th Circuit—a seat vacated by Florida Bar Presidential candidate Steve
- [The National Trial Lawyers Announces James Ferraro, Jr. as One of Its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Florida](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/may/the-national-trial-lawyers-announces-james-ferraro-jr-as-one-of-its-top-40-under-40-civil-plaintiff-trial-lawyers-in-florida/) - The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that James Ferraro, Jr. of The Ferraro Law Firm has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Florida, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in
- [Jim Ferraro Makes a $500,000 Gift to Baptist Health Foundation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2021/june/jim-ferraro-makes-a-500000-gift-to-baptist-health-foundation/) - After losing his father, Louis Ferraro, to a heart attack, Jim Ferraro, founder of The Ferraro Law Firm, has become a fierce advocate for finding a cure to heart disease. In order to further cardiovascular disease research, he donated $500,000 to the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute’s Miami Heart Study. The Miami Heart Study is
- [Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers Honoring Ferraro Law Firm Attorneys in 2022](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/july/super-lawyers-and-national-trial-lawyers-honoring-ferraro-law-firm-attorneys-in-2022/) - The Ferraro Law Firm has some of the top attorneys in Florida and throughout the country. Our attorneys have been frequently acknowledged for their success and victories in a variety of personal injury practice areas, from medical malpractice to toxic torts to mesothelioma. We're pleased to announce that three of our attorneys—Angelica Novick, Natalia Salas, and Jose Becerra—have
- [Four Ferraro Law Firm Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2023](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/july/four-ferraro-law-firm-attorneys-recognized-by-super-lawyers-for-2023/) - Four prominent attorneys from The Ferraro Law Firm have been recognized by Super Lawyers for the year 2023. The Super Lawyers Magazine has included these four individuals in its renowned list. The Firm's esteemed founding partner, James L. Ferraro, has been acknowledged as a "Super Lawyer," while three other attorneys have earned the distinction of
- [We Are Holding McDonald’s Accountable for Racial Discrimination](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2020/september/we-are-holding-mcdonalds-accountable-for-racial-discrimination/) - On Monday, August 31, 2020, The Ferraro Law Firm filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of 52 former Black McDonald’s franchisees alleging racial ...
- [Honoring and Remembering David Jagolinzer, Shareholder and Partner of The Ferraro Law Firm](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2022/october/honoring-and-remembering-david-jagolinzer-shareholder-and-partner-of-the-ferraro-law-firm/) - It is with great sadness and regret that Ferraro Law announces the passing of shareholder and partner David A. Jagolinzer. Mr. Jagolinzer was born in 1974 in Providence, Rhode Island where he grew up in Cranston with his parents and brother. He attended the University of Miami School of Law, graduating in 1999 with a
- [Transvaginal Mesh, DePuy Hips, Result in Thousands of Defective Medical Device Lawsuits](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2012/july/transvaginal-mesh-depuy-hips-result-in-thousands-of-defective-medical-device-lawsuits/) - When news broke this month that Johnson & Johnson sold transvaginal mesh without the Food & Drug Administration’s approval, it was the latest blow for the consumer-products conglomerate, which is also dealing with thousands of defective hip claims involving its DePuy hip implant. In fact, Johnson & Johnson had received explicit instructions in August 2007
- [The National Trial Lawyers Announces the Selection of Leslie Rothernberg as an National Trial Lawyer ‐ Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Florida](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2023/july/the-national-trial-lawyers-announces-the-selection-of-leslie-rothernberg-as-as-an-national-trial-lawyer-civil-plaintiff-top-100-trial-lawyer-in-florida/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Leslie Rothenberg of The Ferraro Law Firm in Miami has been selected as an NTL ‐ Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Florida. This honor is given to only the top 100 attorneys in each state or region
- [How the Sept. 11 Attacks Changed the U.S. Justice Department](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/2011/september/how-the-sept-11-attacks-changed-the-us-justice-department/) - As he sought to process the mind-numbing reality of hijacked commercial airliners slashing through the World Trade Center towers in New York, then-acting U.S. Attorney Guy Lewis was in for another shock as he met with top South Florida law enforcement leaders in the wake of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Lewis recalled

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- [Defective Medical Device](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/product-liability/defective-medical-devices/) - When you trust a medical device—whether it’s a hip implant, birth control devices, or other faulty medical equipment—you expect it to function safely and effectively, preserving your health or improving your quality of life. Tragically, defective medical devices can lead to serious harm, health complications, or even death. At Ferraro Law, our Florida defective medical
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- [E-Cigarette Defects](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/product-liability/electronic-cigarette-defects/) - The rise of e-cigarettes has been rapid, with the e-cigarette market portraying vaping as a safer alternative to traditional smoking. From flavored pods containing nicotine to sleek designs appealing to young adults, e-cigarette products have gained massive popularity.However, e-cigarette use has also exposed consumers to dangerous risks, including explosion-related injuries and lung injuries. When vape
- [Product Liability: Talcum Powder](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/product-liability/talcum-powder/) - Talcum powder use has been linked to ovarian cancer. Ferraro Law Firm fights for victims’ rights. Contact us today for a free case review and legal support.
- [Product Liability](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/product-liability/) - Turn to Ferraro Law Firm for fierce product liability representation on defective devices, airbags, talc & more. Free consultation, call today!
- [SEC Whistleblower](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/whistleblower/sec-whistleblower/) - At Ferraro Law, we provide aggressive, results-driven legal representation for whistleblowers who report securities fraud, market manipulation, and corporate misconduct to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With four decades of experience, we have built a national reputation for holding financial institutions, corporations, and executives accountable under federal securities laws. Our attorneys help whistleblowers
- [Tax Whistleblower](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/whistleblower/tax-whistleblower/) - Report tax fraud with Ferraro Law Firm. Expert IRS whistleblower attorneys by your side. Free case evaluation, call now!
- [Whistleblower](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/whistleblower/) - Whistleblowers deserve strong legal protection. Ferraro Law Firm helps you seek justice and safeguard your rights. Reach out today for a free case evaluation.
- [Zantac®](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/defective-drugs/zantac/) - At Ferraro Law, our dedicated attorneys have decades of experience advocating for individuals harmed by defective or dangerous drugs. In recent years, lawsuits involving Zantac® and generic ranitidine products have alleged contamination with a probable human carcinogen known as N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). While we are no longer accepting cases related to Zantac® or ranitidine, we remain
- [Elmiron](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/defective-drugs/elmiron/) - Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) has been linked to serious and potentially permanent vision problems, including macular degeneration, retinal damage, and blurred vision. Elmiron is used to treat interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome. Many individuals who took Elmiron to treat these conditions have come forward, alleging that Janssen Pharmaceuticals failed to adequately warn patients of
- [Defective and Dangerous Drugs](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/defective-drugs/) - Harmed by defective drugs? Ferraro Law Firm fights for victims’ rights and compensation. Contact us today for a free case review and trusted legal guidance.
- [Opioid Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/consumer-protection/opioid-litigation/) - The opioid epidemic has had devastating effects on individuals, families, and entire communities. Many people continue to seek accountability for personal harm, wrongful death, and the broader impact of corporate misconduct related to opioid distribution and marketing.While Ferraro Law is no longer accepting new opioid litigation cases, we recognize how important it is to understand
- [Consumer Protection](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/consumer-protection/) - Ferraro Law Firm fights for victims of defective products and corporate misconduct. Contact us today for a free consultation.
- [Breach of Contract](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/commercial-litigation/contract-breach/) - Facing a contract breach dispute? Ferraro Law Firm protects your business interests with trusted legal strategies. Contact us today for a consultation.
- [Business Torts](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/commercial-litigation/business-torts/) - At Ferraro Law, we understand how business torts can threaten your finances, interrupt daily operations, and harm the trust you’ve built with clients and partners. Whether you’re dealing with fraud accusations, stolen trade secrets, or unfair interference, our attorneys draw on decades of experience to offer practical, cost-effective solutions. We focus on defending your rights,
- [Business Disputes](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/commercial-litigation/business-disputes/) - Facing business disputes? Ferraro Law Firm provides skilled commercial litigation representation. Protect your interests—call us today for a consultation.
- [Commercial Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/commercial-litigation/) - Get dedicated legal help from Ferraro Law Firm for commercial litigation. Schedule your free consultation and safeguard your business.
- [Medical Malpractice](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/medical-malpractice/) - Ferraro Law Firm delivers fierce legal support for medical malpractice cases—misdiagnosis, birth injuries & more. Free consultation—reach out now.
- [Appellate Law](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/appellate-law/) - Need experienced appellate representation? Ferraro Law Firm handles complex appeals with precision. Call now to review your case with our legal team.
- [All Practice Areas](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/all-practice-areas/) - Legal solutions at Ferraro Law Firm, from injury to environmental and asbestos claims. Get justice nationwide. Free consultation, contact now.
- [Filing a Claim in the Opioid Litigation](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/government-entities/filing-a-claim-in-the-opioid-litigation/) - Need to file an opioid litigation claim? Ferraro Law Firm assists government entities step-by-step. Visit our guide and schedule your consultation today.
- [PFAS Government Entity](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/pfas-gov-entity/) - PFAS exposure harming your municipality? Ferraro Law Firm represents government entities in toxic litigation. Call now to discuss your legal options.
- [Insulin Price-Fixing](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/government-entities/insulin-price-fixing/) - Overcharged for insulin by manufacturers and PBMs? Ferraro Law Firm fights to recover past overpayments and protect future costs. Contact now.
- [Government Entities](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/government-entities/) - Ferraro Law Firm secures justice for cities, counties & state agencies—fraud, environmental or contract losses. No win, no fee. Schedule a consultation today.
- [​​Silicosis Lawsuits](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/silicosis/) - At Ferraro Law, we understand how devastating it can be to discover that prolonged exposure to silica dust or respirable crystalline silica at your workplace has led to lung disease, including chronic silicosis, accelerated silicosis, or even acute silicosis. From stone fabrication industry jobs to manufacturing engineered stone countertops, thousands of workers face high risk
- [Camp Lejeune](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/camp-lejeune/) - Affected by Camp Lejeune water exposure? Ferraro Law Firm fights for your rights and fair compensation. Call now for experienced legal support.
- [Roundup™ Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/roundup/) - Roundup exposure has been linked to cancer and serious illness. Ferraro Law Firm fights for victims’ rights. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
- [Paraquat Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/paraquat-exposure/) - Exposed to Paraquat? Ferraro Law Firm fights for your rights and maximum compensation. Call now for trusted legal representation.
- [Environmental Cancer](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/environmental-cancer/) - Environmental toxins can cause cancer and lifelong harm. Ferraro Law Firm fights for victims’ rights. Call today for a free case review and legal guidance.
- [Groundwater Contamination](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/groundwater-contamination/) - Ferraro Law Firm fights for justice in groundwater contamination cases. Get expert legal support—contact us today for a free consultation.
- [PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/pcbs/) - At Ferraro Law, we recognized the life-altering consequences that PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) inflicted on individuals, families, and communities. Once hailed for their versatility in electrical equipment such as PCBs transformers, PCBs capacitors, and old fluorescent lighting fixtures, these toxic substances are now understood to be human carcinogens with wide-ranging effects on human health. When PCBs
- [Benzene Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/benzene/) - Ferraro Law Firm represents those harmed by benzene exposure. Protect your rights and pursue justice. Call today for your free consultation.
- [AFFF Firefighting Foam](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/pfas-exposure/) - Facing PFAS exposure from firefighting foam or contaminated worksites? Ferraro Law Firm fights for your recovery. Reach out now for more information.
- [Environmental Toxic Exposure](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/environmental-toxic-exposure/) - If toxic exposure has harmed you, Ferraro Law Firm is here to help pursue justice and compensation. Reach out now for your free case review.
- [Surfside Condo Collapse](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/premises-liability/building-collapse/surfside-condo-collapse/) - Ferraro Law Firm helps families impacted by the Surfside condo collapse secure compensation. Explore your legal options and call us now for a consultation.
- [Building Collapse](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/premises-liability/building-collapse/) - Ferraro Law Firm helps building collapse victims pursue compensation for injuries and loss. Learn your rights and contact us now for a free case evaluation.
- [Short-Term Rental](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/premises-liability/short-term-rentals/) - Ferraro Law Firm helps short-term rental injury victims pursue justice and recovery. Explore your legal options and call us now for a free consultation.
- [Premises Liability](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/premises-liability/) - Hurt on unsafe property? Ferraro Law Firm defends your rights and pursues full compensation. Call now for experienced legal support.
- [Negligent Security: CityPlace Doral](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/negligent-security/doral-shooting/) - Ferraro Law Firm represents Doral shooting negligent security victims in complex injury claims. Explore your rights and contact us now for a legal consultation.
- [Negligent Security Claims](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/negligent-security/) - Ferraro Law Firm offers years of experience in negligent security claims involving apartments, parking lots, hotels, and nightclubs. Reach out now for legal help.
- [Rideshare Sexual Abuse](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/rideshare-accidents-and-abuse/) - Sexually abused in a rideshare? Ferraro Law Firm fights for survivors’ rights and compensation. Learn how we can help—schedule a free case review now.
- [Burn Injury](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/burn-injuries/) - Burn injuries can be life-changing. Ferraro Law Firm protects your rights—schedule your free case review today.
- [Motor Vehicle Accident](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/mva/) - At Ferraro Law, we understand that motor vehicle accidents can change your life in an instant. These accidents can involve cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles on busy highways, quiet rural roads, or bustling city streets. Car accidents happen for many reasons, and when they occur, the aftermath can be overwhelming. From dealing with an insurance
- [Truck Accident](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/truck-accidents/) - Truck accidents cause life-changing injuries. Ferraro Law Firm is here to protect your rights. Call now for a free case evaluation and trusted legal help.
- [Spine Injury](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/spine-injury/) - Count on Ferraro Law Firm for fierce spinal injury representation—treatment costs, recovery support & settlements. Free consultation, reach out now!
- [Brain Injury](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/brain-injury/) - Suffering from a traumatic brain injury? Ferraro Law Firm offers compassionate, expert legal guidance. Call now for a free case review.
- [Wrongful Death](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/wrongful-death/) - Florida wrongful death attorneys representing families since 1985. Billions recovered in verdicts and settlements. Free case review. No fee unless we win.
- [Catastrophic Personal Injury](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/catastrophic-personal-injury/) - Life-changing injuries require experienced advocacy. Ferraro Law Firm is here to help you pursue compensation. Reach out today for a free case review.
- [Talcum Powder Claims](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/asbestos-mesothelioma/mesothelioma-talcum-powder-claims/) - At Ferraro Law, we understand that discovering a hidden danger in an everyday product, such as talcum powder, can be deeply upsetting. For decades, many people relied on talcum powder for personal hygiene, never suspecting it might contain asbestos fibers and asbestos contamination.Amphibole asbestos, particularly anthophyllite and tremolite, has been found in cosmetic talcum powder
- [Veterans & Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/asbestos-mesothelioma/veterans-mesothelioma/) - At Ferraro Law, we recognize that veterans have already given so much in service to our country. It’s especially unjust that many now face serious health challenges due to asbestos exposure during their time in the military. Veterans from various branches, particularly those who served in the Navy, worked as shipyard workers, or handled asbestos-containing
- [Asbestos & Mesothelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/asbestos-mesothelioma/) - Florida mesothelioma lawyers and asbestos attorneys at Ferraro Law. Representing victims since 1985. Billions recovered. Free consultation.
- [Los mejores abogados litigantes y de Apelaciones de Florida](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/) - Nuestros abogados litigantes y de apelaciones han recuperado miles de millones de dólares para nuestros clientes y consumidores lesionados. Programe su consulta gratis hoy mismo!
- [What Our Clients Say](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/testimonials/) - Helping our clients achieve justice is why we do what we do. Read The Ferraro Law Firm's client testimonials to learn what it is like to work with us.
- [Tiroteo en CityPlace Doral](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/tiroteo-en-cityplace-doral/) - 11 de abril de 2024“En un lugar donde familias y amigos se reúnen para disfrutar y relajarse, la seguridad nunca debería ser una preocupación. Es un derecho fundamental. Este es un claro recordatorio de que los establecimientos deben tomar en serio la seguridad de sus clientes.” – Jim FerraroEl 6 de abril, una noche de
- [Talco en Polvo](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/talco-en-polvo/) - El talco se ha promocionado durante mucho tiempo como un ingrediente suave y confiable en productos de higiene y cosméticos, pero investigaciones recientes e historias reales muestran una visión diferente para muchas personas. Estudios científicos y numerosas demandas han vinculado el maquillaje a base de talco y el talco para bebés contaminado con asbesto con
- [Appellate Results](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/verdicts-settlements/appellate-results/) - The Ferraro Law Firm's team of appellate lawyers have helped numerous clients overturn unfavorable decisions as well as uphold verdicts.
- [Reach Out to The Ferraro Law Firm](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/contact-us/) - Connect with Ferraro Law Firm for proven legal representation nationwide. Speak with our attorneys today and take the first step toward justice.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/faq/) - Ferraro Law Firm’s FAQ covers common client questions on lawsuits, claims, and more. Learn what to expect and call us today for your free case evaluation.
- [Press & Media Coverage](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/press-media/) - Local Advocacy. Nationwide Impact. Local Advocacy. Nationwide Impact. At Ferraro Law, our work speaks volumes, and the press has taken notice. As a leading trial and appellate firm, we are proud to have our efforts and successes featured in prominent media outlets. From high-stakes toxic tort cases to groundbreaking personal injury verdicts, our firm has
- [Blog](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/blog/) - Ferraro Law Blog Free Consultation Call Text Email Book Chat TABLE OF CATEGORIES BLOG Airbnb Appeals Law Asbestos Exposure Asbestos Exposure Sites Awards Building Collapse Business Disputes Camp Lejeune Catastrophic Injury Child Injuries Commercial Litigation Consumer Protection Dangerous Drugs Defective Products Defective Vehicles DePuy Hip Replacements Firm News McDonald’s Litigation Medical Malpractice Mesothelioma and U.S.
- [Contacto](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/contacto/) - Add Your Heading Text Here Si no está seguro de si tiene un caso válido para poner una demanda, acuda a The Ferraro Law Firm. Tenemos años de experiencia y el conocimiento interno necesario para entender su caso. Desde 1985, nuestro equipo de abogados de litigios en Florida ha recuperado billones de dólares para nuestros
- [Blog](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/blog/) - Ferraro Law Blog consulta gratuita Llamar Text Correo Agendar Chat TABLA DE CATEGORÍAS BLOG Airbnb Appeals Law Asbestos Exposure Asbestos Exposure Sites Awards Building Collapse Business Disputes Camp Lejeune Catastrophic Injury Child Injuries Commercial Litigation Consumer Protection Dangerous Drugs Defective Products Defective Vehicles DePuy Hip Replacements Firm News McDonald’s Litigation Medical Malpractice Mesothelioma and U.S.
- [About us](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/firm-overview/) - When you work with an attorney at The Ferraro Law Firm, you are not just working with one legal representative, but rather a whole family of passionate individuals working hard to meet your needs.
- [Attorney Referrals: Partnering with Ferraro Law](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/lawyer-referrals/) - Ferraro Law Firm welcomes lawyer referrals nationwide. Trust our experience and dedication to your clients. Connect with us today to refer your case.
- [Litigios Comerciales](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/litigios-comerciales/) - En Ferraro Law, reconocemos que los litigios comerciales pueden ser un punto de inflexión crucial para cualquier empresa u organización, con el potencial de transformar relaciones, afectar las finanzas y alterar la reputación. Ya sea que se enfrente a un incumplimiento de contrato, conflictos de propiedad intelectual, competencia desleal o complejas disputas societarias, nuestros abogados
- [Denunciante](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/denunciante/) - En Ferraro Law, representamos a denunciantes que presentan evidencia de fraude con todo el peso de la ley. Ya sea que presente una denuncia ante una agencia como el Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS), la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores (SEC) o el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ), nuestros abogados especializados en denuncias pueden revisar su
- [Careers](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/careers/) - Careers at Ferraro Law Careers at Ferraro Law At Ferraro Law, we’ve built our reputation on one principle: exceptional trial advocacy for those who need it most. Since 1985, our attorneys have stood at the forefront of complex litigation—delivering results in some of the most challenging cases nationwide. As we continue to grow, we’re looking
- [Press Inquiries](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/press-inquiries/) - At Ferraro Law, we welcome media inquiries related to our high-impact litigation and work in environmental, product liability, and mass tort law. Our attorneys are available to speak on legal developments, high-profile cases, and broader consumer justice issues. Media Contact Media Contact If you have a request or inquiry, fill out our Media Inquiries Form
- [Negligencia Médica](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/negligencia-medica/) - En Ferraro Law, comprendemos las devastadoras consecuencias que pueden surgir cuando los profesionales de la salud no brindan una atención médica razonable, lo que puede provocar lesiones graves, complicaciones o incluso la muerte por negligencia. Nuestro equipo de abogados especializados en negligencia médica se dedica a responsabilizar a los profesionales médicos por errores médicos, lesiones
- [Veteranos y Reclamaciones por Mesotelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/asbesto-y-mesotelioma/veteranos-y-reclamaciones-por-mesotelioma/) - En Ferraro Law, reconocemos que los veteranos ya han aportado mucho al servicio de nuestro país. Es especialmente injusto que muchos ahora enfrenten graves problemas de salud debido a la exposición al asbesto durante su servicio militar. Los veteranos de diversas ramas, en particular aquellos que sirvieron en la Marina, trabajaron en astilleros o manipularon
- [Reclamaciones por Mesotelioma y Talco](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/asbesto-y-mesotelioma/reclamaciones-por-mesotelioma-y-talco/) - En Ferraro Law, entendemos que descubrir un peligro oculto en un producto cotidiano, como el talco, puede ser profundamente perturbador. Durante décadas, muchas personas recurrieron al talco para su higiene personal, sin sospechar que pudiera contener fibras de asbesto y estar contaminadas con asbesto.Se ha encontrado asbesto anfíbol, en particular antoninita y tremolita, en el
- [Asbesto y Mesotelioma](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/asbesto-y-mesotelioma/) - Reclamaciones por Mesotelioma y Asbesto Reclamaciones por Mesotelioma y Asbesto En el Bufete de Abogados Ferraro, comprendemos el impacto transformador que tiene un diagnóstico de mesotelioma y otras afecciones relacionadas con el asbesto. Durante 40 años, nos hemos dedicado a gestionar reclamaciones por mesotelioma, defendiendo a las víctimas desde 1985. Nuestra misión es brindar apoyo
- [Disclaimer](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/disclaimer/) - This website has been prepared by Ferraro Law, P.A. for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client
- [Verdicts & Settlements](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/verdicts-settlements/) - Fierce Representation Fierce Representation At Ferraro Law, results matter. For over 40 years, we have been steadfast in our commitment to securing justice for individuals and families affected by catastrophic injuries, asbestos exposure, defective products, and more. Our record speaks for itself—billions of dollars recovered in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. tell
- [Testimonios de Nuestras Clientes](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/es/testimonios/) - Real Stories. Real Impact. We believe the best testament to our work comes from the voices of those we’ve had the privilege to represent. These testimonials showcase not only the outcomes we’ve achieved but also the trust, respect, and care we strive to provide. At Ferraro Law, we are honored to serve individuals and families
- [Communities and Charities We Support](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/firm-overview/charities-organizations-we-support/) - At The Ferraro Law Firm, we are proud to be part of our larger community here in Florida, and we’re proud to offer support to the people we are so privileged to serve.
- [Explore Our Video Library](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/video-library/) - Explore our video library for valuable insights on personal injury cases, silicosis, and more. Learn from our expert attorneys through informative videos.
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## Careers

- [Legal Operations Analyst](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/careers/legal-operations-analyst/) - Legal Operations Analyst Legal Operations Analyst The Ferraro Law Firm is a rapidly expanding mid-sized plaintiff personal injury firm, actively seeking a resourceful and detail-oriented Legal Operations Analyst to support our high-volume Asbestos Claims Department. This role will serve as the operational “nerve center” for the department—tracking claim workflows, analyzing team performance, identifying inefficiencies, and
- [Accounting Clerk](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/careers/accounting-clerk/) - Accounting Clerk Accounting Clerk The Ferraro Law Firm is a rapidly expanding mid-sized plaintiff personal injury firm, actively seeking an organized and precise Accounting Clerk that will report directly to the Controller. Our firm is conveniently located in the vibrant Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida.The Accounting Clerk is responsible for handling a variety of
- [Litigation Associate](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/careers/litigation-associate/) - Litigation Associate Litigation Associate Ferraro Law is a rapidly expanding mid-sized plaintiff personal injury firm, actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate to take an active role in joining our Litigation team. Our firm is conveniently located in the vibrant Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida. Qualifications: Possession of a Juris Doctorate from an

## Teams

- [James L. Ferraro, Jr.](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/james-l-ferraro-jr/) - Explore James L. Ferraro Jr.’s legal expertise at Ferraro Law Firm in catastrophic injury, toxic tort & commercial litigation. Book your free case consultation now.
- [Ignacio J. Segurola](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/ignacio-j-segurola/) - Litigation Attorney
- [The Hon. Leslie Rothenberg (Ret.)](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/leslie-b-rothenberg/) - Hon. Leslie B. Rothenberg (Ret.), partner at Ferraro Law Firm, is a former appellate judge and trial lawyer with 100+ jury trials. Contact today.
- [Angelica L. Novick](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/angelica-l-novick/) - Learn about Angelica L. Novick’s experience at Ferraro Law Firm. Get skilled advocacy for your case—call now to schedule your consultation.
- [Victoria A. Kelly](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/victoria-kelly/) - Litigation Attorney
- [Isabella Espinosa](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/isabella-espinosa/) - Litigation Attorney
- [Daniel J. Di Matteo](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/daniel-j-dimatteo/) - Meet Daniel J. DiMatteo of Ferraro Law Firm, dedicated to achieving results. Get expert legal support—call now to schedule your consultation.
- [Nikki Nicole Hurtado](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/nikki-nicole-hurtado/) - Nikki Nicole Hurtado is a litigation attorney at Ferraro Law Firm focused on product liability and environmental toxic torts. Contact today.
- [Gregory S. Lynam](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/gregory-s-lynam/) - Ferraro Law Firm’s Gregory S. Lynam represents tax whistleblowers in significant IRS matters and federal controversies. Reach out for a consultation.
- [Erica L. Brady](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/erica-l-brady/) - Erica L. Brady serves as Of Counsel at Ferraro Law Firm, specializing in complex tax whistleblower claims for individuals nationwide. Contact today.
- [Scott A. Knott](https://stg-ferraronewsite-stage.kinsta.cloud/attorney-profiles/scott-a-knott/) - Of Counsel
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