According to a Lawsuit, the EPA Needs Update Federal Regulations for Coking Facilities A collection of environmental advocacy groups recently had a win in federal court regarding the regulation of pollution from coke ovens around the country. They claim the Environmental Protection Agency did not properly regulate the pollution coming from coke ovens, including ones […]
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help After A Car Accident?
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help After A Car Accident? Auto accidents and personal injuries are a complex classifications of law. If your personal injury falls under auto accident injury laws, contact Goldberg Persky & White P.C. as we are experienced in auto accident injury law. This type of law includes injury from accidents […]
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $2 Billion in Damages
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $2 Billion in Damages Johnson & Johnson was recently ordered to pay $2.1 billion in damages to women with ovarian cancer that blame it on their talcum powder use. Thousands of women have sued Johnson and Johnson saying they were never warned of the risks involved with using baby […]
Mesothelioma May Be a Risk For Plumbers and Pipefitters
Mesothelioma May Be a Risk For Plumbers and Pipefitters Mesothelioma occurs when asbestos fibers are inhaled and become embedded in the mesothelium, the lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. The embedded fibers inflame the linings, cause malignant tumors to form, which lead to various types of cancer. Many people in the building […]
Firefighters Have High Risk of Developing Mesothelioma
High Risk of Asbestos Exposure to Firemen According to a 2010 study by NIOSH analyzing the cancer incidence among firefighters from San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia, firefighters had a two-times higher risk of developing mesothelioma than the general public, particularly pleural mesothelioma, likely due to their occupational asbestos exposure. How are Firemen Exposed to Asbestos? Clothing […]
Treatment and Exercise May Benefit Those Suffering from Mesothelioma
Treatment and Exercise May Benefit Those Suffering from Mesothelioma Almost 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer linked to exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers inhaled or ingested attach to the lining of the lungs and abdomen. They inflame the organs and cause tumors, which […]
Hand Sanitizer is Now Allowed to Contain Benzene
Hand Sanitizer is Now Allowed to Contain Benzene Since the coronavirus pandemic started, many products including disinfectants, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and hand sanitizers have quickly left store shelves and have been hard to find. With so many people not being able to find these products, companies that do not typically make them have […]
Is Asbestos Hiding In Your Home?
Is Asbestos Hiding In Your Home? Breathing in asbestos dust causes mesothelioma. Inhalation of asbestos dust causes damage to the cells of the pleura, the outer lining of the lungs, and the internal chest wall. Over time this damage results in changes, which can eventually turn into cancerous cells. Thousands of Americans may be at […]
You’ve Been Diagnosed With Mesothelioma. What To Do Next.
You’ve Been Diagnosed With Mesothelioma. What To Do Next. See an Oncology Professional Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, and not all physicians are well versed in the disease and its treatment options. For many patients, the best choice for their healthcare is to travel to a cancer institute to seek professional and experienced […]
The EPA is Continuing to Roll Back Regulations
The EPA is Continuing to Roll Back Regulations The EPA is rolling back environmental regulations during the current pandemic, which is bothering certain lawmakers. One senator even called what is happening a “pandemic of pollution.” Regulations including fuel efficiency and mercury emissions are now much weaker, and companies can choose if they are able to […]