Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. Representing Former NCAA Football Player Diagnosed with ALS Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. is involved in a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The case is headed to trial and will have a September trial date. Charles Schretzman, a former football middle linebacker, is taking legal action against […]
Why ARBAN is so Important
Why ARBAN is so Important While asbestos comes into the United States unhindered, it is killing 40,000 Americans every year. Imports have also been rising, with a 2,000 percent increase from July to August 2018. There is no safe level of asbestos, and until loopholes allowing it into the country are closed, people throughout the […]
The Introduction of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act
The Introduction of the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act Earlier last month, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (ARBAN) was introduced. If passed, it will ban the use and importation of asbestos without exceptions. A new right to know campaign is also being made, requiring current importers, processors, and distributors to report and […]
Asbestos in Claire’s Makeup
Asbestos in Claire’s Makeup Earlier in March, makeup from Claire’s and Justice stores tested positive for asbestos, the carcinogen that causes mesothelioma and lung cancer. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested makeup from both Claire’s and Justice and found asbestos in three of Claire’s products and one of Justice’s products. The products include: eye […]
Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 – April 7, 2019
Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 – April 7, 2019 Asbestos Awareness Week starts today. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is kicking off this global campaign of education and awareness about the risks of asbestos and the need for a ban with a candlelight vigil. Throughout the week, they’ll be presenting information from doctors, activists, […]
What to do After Receiving a Concussion
What to do After Receiving a Concussion Concussions are inevitable with physical activities like sports. There are techniques and tricks to help reduce the chance of getting a concussion, but there is not a guaranteed way to stop concussions from happening, except for not playing sports altogether. Once someone sustains a concussion, he or she […]
Concussions in the NCAA
Concussions in the NCAA Before the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was created, many kids were becoming seriously injured while playing football for different schools. According to a 1905 article in the Washington Post, 45 young men died from game inflicted injuries in a five year span. Another tragedy occurred when a Union College halfback […]
The Cause of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
The Cause of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain condition caused by repeated blows to the head. These impacts do not have to create immediate symptoms for CTE to show up later in life. It was famously discovered in Mike Webster, a former center for the Michigan Steelers, by the […]
How the NFL Concussion Litigation Started
How the NFL Concussion Litigation Started Concussions and repeated blows to the head have been problematic for National Football League (NFL) players for a long time. When players lead with their heads, concussions and head injuries are bound to happen. Mike Webster, a former Michigan Steeler, exhibited symptoms after receiving many head injuries including depression, […]
Mon Valley Plants Ordered to Submit Plan to Reduce Emissions
Mon Valley Plants Ordered to Submit Plan to Reduce Emissions Earlier this week, the Allegheny Health Department issued an order requiring the Mon Valley Works to submit a plan outlining actions and specific steps they are going to take to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions that have been polluting the surrounding communities since the December 24 […]