Be a quitter this November Every year, the third Thursday of November is designated by the American Cancer Society as ‘The Great American Smokeout.’ The day is used to encourage smokers to quit, even for a day, and embrace a healthier life for themselves and those around them. Beginning in 1977, the Great American Smokeout […]
Ex-Viking Fred McNeill, client and hero, loses his battle with dementia at 63
Ex-Viking Fred McNeill, client and hero, loses his battle with dementia at 63 Earlier this month, professional football lost another player to the devastating effects of brain injury. Fred McNeill died last Monday at age 63 due to complications stemming from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). During his time in […]
Secondhand asbestos exposure poses threat to workers’ families
Secondhand asbestos exposure poses threat to workers’ families In the early 1970s, a series of lawsuits forced companies to admit responsibility for exposing workers to the carcinogen known as asbestos. Used as insulation, tiling, roofing and more, this fiber was found all around steel mills, chemical and power plants, putting hundreds of thousands of workers at […]
Asbestos-related lung cancer aids in killing 15,000 Americans each year
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 […]