Asbestos &amp; Mesothelioma News

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Case Review: Recent Client Results

Every case is unique. Our experienced lawyers would be happy to discuss your case with you in more detail so as to provide an idea of what similiar cases to yours have recovered. Our extensive knowledge and experience over the years in asbestos litigation, as well as the skill of our lawyers has allowed us to achieve these recent results for some of our clients: WV – Mesothelioma. Settled for $3,800,000. Deceased 67 year old Local 2 Asbestos Worker. WV – Mesothelioma. Settled for $2,350,000. 79 year old ceramic engineer. WV – Lung Cancer, smoker. Settled for over $400,000. Deceased 57...

29 May

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Newsweek Top Attorneys Showcase, 2011

The March 28, 2011 edition of Newsweek magazine features a showcase of Top Attorneys nationwide, including Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. Pioneers in complex and challenging asbestos litigation cases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis injuries, GPW’s attorneys also have extensive experience in personal injury lawsuits, ERISA class actions, harmful drug litigation, products liability, and wrongful death cases. Have you been injured? Do you have a question about a potential case? We may be able to help you get answers....

29 May

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Wins Battle with Insurer, will Receive Surgery to Extend his Life

Battling cancer is daunting. but it’s a battle John Petok is ready to take on after fighting his insurance company for treatment. John was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. Caused by exposure to asbestos, peritoneal mesothelioma is a tumor arising from the thin membrane lining the organs of the abdomen–such as the stomach and intestines–and the abdominal cavity itself. Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer, but his doctors at UPMC were hopeful that surgery could extend his life 5 to 10 years. Without it, he was given a prognosis of 6 to 12 months. However, his hopes for a positive outcome were...

29 May

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Smoking and Lung Cancer Not the End of the Story: Asbestos and Smoking Create an Incredibly Deadly Combination