Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. Participates in Mesothelioma Awareness Day The attorneys and staff at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. (GPW) proudly took part in raising awareness for Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26, 2016. Employees at GPW wore blue in support of the cause and through a series of fundraising events and activities that […]
Properties in Red Wine Could Help Fight Mesothelioma
Properties in Red Wine Could Help Fight Mesothelioma Combining different types of treatment when it comes to treating mesothelioma is common because of how aggressive the cancer can be. While some treatments do prove to be effective, the overall prognosis of an individual with this asbestos-related cancer remains dim. A recent study done in Korea […]
The Introduction of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2016, S.3427
The Introduction of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2016, S.3427 The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2016 S.3427 was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2016. Supported by Senator Barbara Boxer, this bill was read and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Its purpose is to […]
Asbestos Exposure – Can We Really Control It?
Asbestos Exposure – Can We Really Control It? Asbestos is typically thought of as a substance that is no longer in use anymore because it is a well-known carcinogen. Asbestos is fire resistant, strong, cheap, abundant, and absorbs sound. It is no wonder it rose to popularity throughout the 20th century since it was so versatile. […]
Asbestos Products Produced Today in the United States
Asbestos Products Produced Today in the United States Asbestos is fire resistant, absorbs sound, strong, abundant, and cheap, so naturally it was a popular building material in the United States and throughout the world in the 20th century. The thin, needle-like, almost invisible fibers of asbestos appear to be mild: no smell, no taste, and does […]
Possible New Risks of Asbestos – Crohn’s Disease and Kidney Cancer
Possible New Risks of Asbestos – Crohn’s Disease and Kidney Cancer We know that mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer can all be caused by asbestos exposure. The thin, almost invisible fibers that become airborne can become lodged in the lining of the lungs and the tissue causing cancerous tumors. With more asbestos related complications being […]
The Role of the EPA in Regulating Asbestos
The Role of the EPA in Regulating Asbestos The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to protect the environment and the health of humans by regulating substances that could potentially be harmful to both. Asbestos is a carcinogen that was used in many places: our schools, our homes, the buildings we work in, and the […]
Measuring the Toxicity of Asbestos
Measuring the Toxicity of Asbestos It is a well-known fact that the naturally-occurring mineral asbestos is a carcinogen; linked to lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. Once industrial workers began to suffer the effects of asbestos years after being exposed, studies began to focus on the toxicity of the substance. Scientists know that exposure alone is […]
OSHA Asbestos Regulations
OSHA Asbestos Regulations While asbestos may not be illegal in the United States, it is heavily regulated by the U.S. government. Different government agencies have their own laws and regulations for asbestos control to maintain exposure levels in the workplace and the environment. Those who work directly with asbestos consistently have a higher chance of […]
Family Rights in An Asbestos Lawsuit
Family Rights in An Asbestos Lawsuit Asbestos lawsuits affect more than just those who have been exposed. The families of those who are suffering from asbestos-related illnesses, or those who have died from asbestos exposure, often have their lives turned upside down. However, they often have legal rights of their own. A good asbestos law […]