U.S. Steel Fined $700,000 for Air Pollution For the third time in less than a year, the Allegheny County Health Department has fined U.S. Steel for excessive air pollution. It was announced that the company levied a $707,568 fine for air pollution violations during the second half of 2018. This brings the total fines against […]
Doctors with Poor Performance Still able to Practice Medicine
Doctors with Poor Performance Still able to Practice Medicine More than nine out of ten doctors who have lost five or more malpractice suits still continue to see patients regularly. Doctors with poor records are also 45 percent more likely to give up medicine and do something else, which is higher than the percentage of […]
Asbestos Manufacturer Liability Redefined by Supreme Court
Asbestos Manufacturer Liability Redefined by Supreme Court The Supreme Court has redefined the liability of a company under general maritime law for asbestos-related injuries caused by third party integrated parts. In the Air & Liquid Sys. Corp. v. Devries case the Supreme Court held that manufacturers need to warn users when their products contain other […]
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 Facts About Asbestos Exposure and Lung Cancer
The Facts About Asbestos Exposure and Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure causes more than just mesothelioma cancer. It can be a contributing factor to a lung cancer diagnosis – a cancer than that affects about 14% of cancer victims, making it the second most common cancer in both men and women according to the American Cancer […]
GPW Attorney Bruce Mattock to Speak at Perrin Conference in San Francisco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PITTSBURGH, PA – August 27, 2018 – Bruce Mattock, shareholder and Executive Committee member of Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C., will be speaking at the National Asbestos Litigation Conference in San Francisco, California on October 2, 2018. The event takes place from October 1-3, 2018 at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel. Mr. […]
Braddock, Pennsylvania’s Pollution Problem
Braddock, Pennsylvania has been dealing with high levels of pollution because of steel mills in the area. Mills emit particulates, sulfur-oxides, volatile organic compounds, and carbon monoxide, which are inhaled by residents every day. Allegheny county, where Braddock is located, is ranked 12th in the nation for year round particulate matter pollution. Government agencies monitor emissions […]
How Football Players Need to Protect Themselves this Preseason
Now that preseason NFL football games are starting, players are going to start getting hurt. The dangers of repeated head impacts and serious brain injuries like concussions cannot be understated for players in the NFL. With the number of players experiencing symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), athletes need to be aware of the effects […]
Asbestos in New York City
The steam pipe that exploded in New York City in the middle of July has caused many problems. Asbestos coating the pipe was sent into the air, worrying residents, employees, and city goers in the area. Forty-nine buildings had to be evacuated and people from 250 residential units had to be displaced to avoid the […]
Today is World Lung Cancer Day
Today is World Lung Cancer Day. It is important to be aware of lung cancer because it is the largest cause of cancer deaths for both men and women. Lung cancer kills more people than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers combined. With such a high occurrence of deaths from lung cancer, people need to […]