Spring Cleaning, DIY, and Asbestos Exposure With spring cleaning right around the corner, you need to be wary in homes built or renovated before the 1980s. These homes could contain asbestos, a harmful carcinogen known for its cancer-causing properties. Asbestos can hide in many different places around the home including cement, floor tiles, insulation, walls, […]
Lung Cancer Screening Is Not as Prevalent as it Should Be
Lung Cancer Screening Is Not as Prevalent as it Should Be Many people might not know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is actually responsible for more deaths than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Three out of four people are diagnosed with lung cancer at […]
Asbestos Levels Triple in Brockway Water Supply
Asbestos Levels Triple in Brockway Water Supply Recent findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have raised serious concerns for residents of Brockway Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. New testing reveals that asbestos contamination in the municipal water supply has tripled over the past year, intensifying an issue that has already drawn significant […]
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger Even a year after the Los Angeles wildfires, there are still reminders that contaminants linger, like “DANGER: Lead Work Area.” House cleaners, hazardous waste workers, and homeowners all come and go wearing masks, respirators, gloves and hazmat suits as they clean, vacuum, and power-wash homes that […]
October is National Healthy Lung Month
October is National Healthy Lung Month Every October, National Healthy Lung Month reminds us to take a closer look at our lungs. Breathing may come naturally, but maintaining lung health requires conscious effort. The American Lung Association emphasizes that while our bodies have built-in defense mechanisms to protect the lungs, exposure to pollutants, smoke, and […]
Congress Reintroduces the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
Congress Reintroduces the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025 In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a landmark decision to ban chrysotile asbestos, the most widely used type of asbestos in the United States. This was celebrated by public health advocates, victims’ families, and organizations that have fought for decades […]
September 11th Anniversary: The Lasting Impact of Asbestos Exposure
September 11th Anniversary: The Lasting Impact of Asbestos Exposure Each year on September 11th, we honor the lives lost and the bravery of first responders and community members. While the images of that day remain in our collective memory, the lasting health effects of exposure to the toxic dust cloud released in the aftermath continue […]
Labor Day & Asbestos: Honoring Workers and the Hidden Dangers They Faced
Honoring Workers and Remembering Hidden Dangers This Labor Day Every year on the first Monday of September, Americans pause to honor the people who built and continue to power this country—its workers. Labor Day began in the late 19th century, when long hours and unsafe conditions pushed workers to organize. In 1882, thousands marched in […]
Tragic Explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
Tragic Explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works An explosion at Clairton Coke Works occurred Monday morning causing significant injuries and two fatalities. According to the latest confirmed reports, two people have died, one person has been rescued from the site, and at least 10 others were injured. Several individuals received treatment at the scene, […]
Asbestos Exposure in Port Allegany
Asbestos Exposure in Port Allegany At Goldberg, Persky & White P.C., we have represented thousands of individuals who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos on the job. One area with a particularly troubling history is Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, where two major industrial sites—Pierce Glass (also known over the years as Ball Glass, Saint-Gobain, and Ardagh Glass) […]