Shepard O’Donnell, one of the top asbestos personal injury law firms in Massachusetts for over 25 years, announces that three of its…

Erika O'Donnell was recently quoted in Super Lawyers' article discussing the actions you must take, and when, if you or a loved one fall…

On March 17, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published an administrative Declaration providing broad legal…

Washington, DC—The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure,…

Talcum powder and baby powder are well-known products that the average consumer would have little concern with using on a regular basis.…

For most people, a deposition is unfamiliar territory. And even for those who have experienced a deposition in another setting, a…

This week (June 13 – June 19) was National Men’s Health Week. While mesothelioma affects both women and men, it is a topic that should…

As someone who has represented victims of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis over the past two decades, I have witnessed hundreds of…

When someone is diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease such as mesothelioma or lung cancer, they are often asked where and how they…

While power plants are vital to the operation of many facilities, schools, and campuses throughout New England, they were also a major…

Massachusetts has a proud tradition of paper-making. In fact, there was a time that Holyoke was the world’s largest center for papermaking.…

Most people would be surprised to know that there are a significant number of people who have developed asbestos-related illnesses without…

When most people think of asbestos, they picture a dark and dusty industrial building, a power plant with insulated steam pipes, or an old,…

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is extremely difficult on the whole family. There are so many questions to be answered, so many appointments to…

National Healthy School Day was created as a way to call attention to the many health issues facing America’s student population. While…

With Global Asbestos Awareness Week approaching (April 1–7), we want to not only raise awareness of asbestos, but also the effects that a…

It was recently announced that the L Street power plant in South Boston was being put up for sale by its current owner, Exelon Corp. This…

One of the most common questions that I receive from my clients who have filed lawsuits for injuries resulting from asbestos exposure is…

With the holidays quickly approaching, we look forward to celebrating this special time of year with our loved ones but recognize that it…

Each year in November we get the chance to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. While all veterans…

For many individuals who have been diagnosed with lung cancer or mesothelioma, an important consideration for treatment options includes a…

November is lung cancer awareness month and with good reason. According to the American Lung Association, “Lung cancer causes more deaths…