How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help After A Car Accident? Auto accidents and personal injuries are a complex classifications of law. If your personal injury falls under auto accident injury laws, contact Goldberg Persky & White P.C. as we are experienced in auto accident injury law. This type of law includes injury from accidents […]
Mesothelioma May Be a Risk For Plumbers and Pipefitters
Mesothelioma May Be a Risk For Plumbers and Pipefitters Mesothelioma occurs when asbestos fibers are inhaled and become embedded in the mesothelium, the lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. The embedded fibers inflame the linings, cause malignant tumors to form, which lead to various types of cancer. Many people in the building […]
Firefighters Have High Risk of Developing Mesothelioma
High Risk of Asbestos Exposure to Firemen According to a 2010 study by NIOSH analyzing the cancer incidence among firefighters from San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia, firefighters had a two-times higher risk of developing mesothelioma than the general public, particularly pleural mesothelioma, likely due to their occupational asbestos exposure. How are Firemen Exposed to Asbestos? Clothing […]
Treatment and Exercise May Benefit Those Suffering from Mesothelioma
Treatment and Exercise May Benefit Those Suffering from Mesothelioma Almost 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer linked to exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers inhaled or ingested attach to the lining of the lungs and abdomen. They inflame the organs and cause tumors, which […]
Is Asbestos Hiding In Your Home?
Is Asbestos Hiding In Your Home? Breathing in asbestos dust causes mesothelioma. Inhalation of asbestos dust causes damage to the cells of the pleura, the outer lining of the lungs, and the internal chest wall. Over time this damage results in changes, which can eventually turn into cancerous cells. Thousands of Americans may be at […]
You’ve Been Diagnosed With Mesothelioma. What To Do Next.
You’ve Been Diagnosed With Mesothelioma. What To Do Next. See an Oncology Professional Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, and not all physicians are well versed in the disease and its treatment options. For many patients, the best choice for their healthcare is to travel to a cancer institute to seek professional and experienced […]
Mesothelioma Related to 9/11
The World Trade Center was made up of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan. The twin towers were considered the two primary buildings of the World Trade Center complex, referred to as the North and South Tower. Initial construction of the twin towers included the use of asbestos. Contractors utilized asbestos materials in the lower floors […]
COVID-19 Impacts People with Mesothelioma
COVID-19 Impacts People with Mesothelioma The coronavirus outbreak has had a massive ripple effect throughout the United States, and mesothelioma patients are caught in it. The spread and fear of COVID-19, has led to event cancellations and international travel restrictions. People with mesothelioma should continue to be especially cautious. The current state of their health and immune […]
Mesothelioma Legal Options During COVID-19
A major priority for the world as a whole is staying safe from COVID-19. However, people with mesothelioma also have legal concerns that should be addressed. If you haven’t taken legal action as a mesothelioma patient, you have a limited time to do so. Nobody knows when the COVID-19 pandemic will end. Waiting to start your mesothelioma claim […]
Do You Have Mesothelioma During COVID-19?
COVID-19 continues to disrupt our usual way of life. People with mesothelioma are not immune to the anxiousness and hardships caused by this health crisis. The economy continues to suffer as many businesses are closed. Markets are uncertain. Sporting events have been canceled or postponed. Social outings are an afterthought. Many cities have asked residents […]