The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard outside Bremerton is the largest naval shore facility in the Pacific Northwest. This site has been a major employer in the Bremerton area for over 100 years. Unfortunately, work on this naval site has also been a significant source of...
We depend on a complex system to bring power to our homes, workplaces and public spaces. We also rely on electricians to ensure that we can safely and effectively use that power both in our daily work and in our personal lives. Unfortunately, these electrical workers...
We rely on a variety of construction workers to build the structures we live and work in. Not only do they create new structures for our changing community, but they also remodel existing structures so that they can adapt to our changing needs. Unfortunately, these...
While awareness of the risks of asbestos exposure has increased nationwide, the sources of that exposure and the effect of asbestos-related disease on each community are unique. Our firm understands that the legacy of asbestos use has deeply impacted the Pacific...
In recent years, the public has become more aware of the risks of asbestos exposure, and many industries have taken precautions to protect workers or eliminated asbestos use entirely. Unfortunately, many people still suffer the effects of asbestos exposure, and...
Today, many people know the risks of asbestos exposure. These fibers are highly carcinogenic, and inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to mesothelioma, asbestosis and other life-altering lung conditions. Unfortunately, because of its widespread use, many people lived and...
While the pipe systems in the buildings around us often go unnoticed, we benefit from these systems every day. Pipe systems transport water to both homes and industrial settings. They transport waste away from buildings to waste management facilities. They bring steam...
There is no question that mesothelioma is a devastating diagnosis. Despite extensive research to find new treatments, doctors still consider mesothelioma to be a terminal cancer in the vast majority of cases. To support those fighting this terrible disease, our law...
When people in Washington and other states across the nation suffer an ailment or health issue, they may not know what caused it. Unfortunately, some work environments are the cause of serious health conditions, including some cancers. A diagnosis of mesothelioma is...
Coping with a mesothelioma diagnosis is nothing short of a tragic experience. You’ve worked hard all your life only to discover that it’s all being stripped away from you because your employer, at one time or another, failed to ensure that you were protected from...
