You need the evidence of your own lungs, basically. You need to establish a work history that shows you were exposed long enough to be affected. You need comprehensive doctor's records. The company will try to prove that your illness came from cigarettes, carpet formaldehyde, everything except them, so in short- you need a lawyer. Your best bet is to look for a class action suit against your employer and join it.
Evidence can prove, or disprove, the case against you.
Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestosis is not the same thing as mesothelioma and it is important to note the differences. The attached article goes into the specific differences between the two. Mesothelioma is a type of incurable cancer of the lungs.
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that develops from cells of the mesothelium. One can find a case of mesothelioma on websites such as Asbestos or Wikipedia.
Yes, it does.
Yes, DNA evidence can be used to prove possession in a criminal case by linking a suspect to the item in question through their genetic material found at the crime scene.
A criminal case is harder to prove, as the standard is "beyond a reasonable doubt." A civil case only has to be by a "preponderance of the evidence" which is anything over half.
Inculpatory evidence. (Buckles, 2007 p 6)
Inculpatory evidence. (Buckles, 2007 p 6)
Yes, generally speaking, an asbestos attorney will represent you in court if they find that they have enough information and evidence to move forward with the case. Often, the client will not even need to travel to participate directly in the trial.
There are many factors which would allow a person to file a case involving asbestos. One would be the presence of asbestos in the home or workplace of the individual.
the tendency of a given item of evidence to prove or disprove one of the legal elements of the case
In a defamation case, you need to provide evidence that the statement made about you was false, that it was communicated to a third party, and that it caused harm to your reputation. Additionally, if the statement is about a public figure, you may need to prove that it was made with actual malice or reckless disregard for the truth.