Asbestos-related lung cancer aids in killing 15,000 Americans each year As the number two cause of death for adults in the United States, cancer remains a very real threat for many. An average 1,600 Americans die each day from cancer with almost two million new cases diagnosed each year. Statistics show one in two men […]
GPW to relocate after nearly three decades on Fifth Avenue
GPW to relocate after nearly three decades on Fifth Avenue After almost three decades, the principle office of Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. is relocating. Effective Friday, Oct. 2, the firm will move from its 1030 Fifth Avenue location across from Consol Energy Center to 11 Stanwix Street in the Key Bank Building. “After looking at […]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day celebrates 11th year this Sept. 26
Mesothelioma Awareness Day celebrates 11th year this Sept. 26 Cancers like pancreatic, breast and lung receive months dedicated to raising awareness, but others receive little to no attention. For many, mesothelioma is little more than a long word heard on commercials for law firms. For those who know firsthand the devastating effects of mesothelioma, it […]
Volkswagen emission scandal most recent in automaker deception
Volkswagen emission scandal most recent in automaker deception On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Volkswagen became the most recent in a long line of automakers to issue a recall for an error that could’ve been avoided. Following in the footsteps of Toyota, GM and Takata, VW is the latest automotive scandal affecting millions of consumers. A little […]
Lack of asbestos permits puts Pittsburgh community at risk for exposure
Lack of asbestos permits puts Pittsburgh community at risk for exposure Prior to regulations established in the 1970s and 1980s, asbestos was commonly used in building materials such as roofing, tiles, insulation and more. Because of this, many homes built before the new laws contain the deadly fiber, undisturbed above their heads and below their feet. When demolition […]
The reason we celebrate Labor Day
The reason we celebrate Labor Day Labor Day weekend serves as an annual farewell to summer with businesses staying closed through Monday, providing a long weekend for families and friends to gather together and enjoy the warm weather one last time. But why do we celebrate Labor Day? Like many holidays, Labor Day has become […]
Asbestos found in schools is a reminder of the continuing threat
Asbestos found in schools is a reminder of the continuing threat Last fall, the Ocean View School District in California began a modernization project that ultimately discovered the presence of asbestos and caused thousands of students to be displaced. Almost a year after asbestos closed several of the schools in the district, two will finally open for […]
Why is asbestos still killing people?
Why is asbestos still killing people? Asbestos is a known carcinogen with studies connecting the fibers to lung damage as far back as the 1920s. Despite almost 100 years of awareness, many countries, including the United States, refuse to ban asbestos. The Smithsonian Magazine recently highlighted a 2014 article focused on the controversial history of asbestos and draws […]
Workers still exposed to asbestos at high levels
Workers still exposed to asbestos at high levels Many years have passed since asbestos use became limited in the United States, yet the effects are still felt by workers and families alike. Those employed by steel mills, paper mills, shipyards and more put their lives in danger every day simply by going to work. Unlike other substances, […]
Asbestos-related deaths in Allegheny County surpass national average
Asbestos-related deaths in Allegheny County surpass national average Recent media coverage of the Environmental Working Group Action Fund’s interactive map highlighting the number of asbestos deaths in the United States brings to light many issues we’re reminded of every day. As asbestos attorneys, we see just how devastating the effects can be through our clients and their […]