What to Include in Your Wrongful Death Claim When someone dies because of the legal fault of another person, the deceased’s estate can file a wrongful death claim. This is a kind of lawsuit that seeks compensation for the loss such as medical expenses, lost wages that would have been earned by the deceased, funeral […]
Recent verdict raises talcum powder concerns
Recent verdict raises talcum powder concerns Earlier this week, Johnson & Johnson was held responsible for failing to disclose talcum powder could cause ovarian cancer and ordered to pay $72 million in damages to the family of a woman who died of the cancer. For decades, Jacqueline Fox used Johnson & Johnson’s talc based products, […]
Asbestos exposure affects more than mill workers
Asbestos exposure affects more than mill workers Asbestos has been a threat for centuries more than people realize. Modern use didn’t expand until the Industrial Revolution, but its discovery dates back to 2500 B.C. as a way to strengthen ceramic pots and utensils. Since then, it’s been used in many products, including tiles, insulation, crayons […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Lawsuits
5 Things You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Lawsuits If someone dies due to the fault of a person or organization, that person’s family can file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit seeks compensation for the survivors such as lost wages that the deceased could have earned, mental anguish, a loss of […]
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 […]
Safety tips for your Fourth of July weekend
Safety tips for your Fourth of July weekend In the United States, we celebrate the anniversary of our independence with cookouts and fireworks. Many pack up their cars and visit friends and family, causing increased traffic during the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the next few days can be some of the most dangerous. For more than […]
May Day marks bloody history for workers rights in United States
May Day marks bloody history for workers rights in United States The first day of May is globally known as May Day or International Worker’s Day. While cities around the world, such as Jakarta, Istanbul, Bangkok, Berlin and Moscow, hold protests and demonstrations to celebrate, the holiday sees little recognition in the United States. Some […]
Workers Memorial Day: Mourn for the dead, fight for the living
Workers Memorial Day: Mourn for the dead, fight for the living For many, going to work is an everyday task completed without fear of injury or death. Men and women sit at their desks, finishing necessary assignments and returning home to relax or spend time with their family. For others, that reassurance does not exist. […]
The year of the recall might be 2015
The year of the recall might be 2015 General Motors became one of the most mentioned companies in 2014 after recalling almost three million vehicles for an ignition switch defect early in the year. As the year continued, GM would go on to recall almost 30 million vehicles, accounting for half of all the vehicles recalled in […]
Dangerous loophole found in fracking practice
Dangerous loophole found in fracking practice Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is closely monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce the strictest safety codes. Unfortunately, sometimes these regulations have loopholes. Fracking involves injecting a chemical cocktail into the ground at high-pressure rates to release hydrocarbons from the shale below. The mixture varies in its composition, with a […]