May 3rd, 2013. At least once a week we are contacted by someone whose loved one was diagnosed with lung cancer or mesothelioma more than 2 years ago and they want to know if we can help them. Unfortunately the answer is "no". All states have time limits for filing lawsuits. ... [More >>]
April 9th, 2013. It's very important to remember that while smoking causes lung cancer, exposure to asbestos multiplies a smoker's risk of getting cancer. When someone who has been a smoker is diagnosed with lung cancer the Dr. will almost always tell the person that smoking caused the cancer. This occurs ... [More >>]
April 1st, 2013. 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, and victims of asbestos ... [More >>]
March 12th, 2013. The most frequently asked question of us is: "Why do I need an estate rep when my spouse, or father or mother dies? Why can't the checks be sent directly to me since I'm the only surviving heir"? Trust me, if we had a choice, we would much rather send the ... [More >>]
February 28th, 2013. [caption id="attachment_188" align="alignright" width="150"] Attorney Jason T. Shipp[/caption] Attorney Jason Shipp won a verdict of $925,000 for an injured ironworker yesterday. Fifteen pounds of concrete was negligently dropped on the ironworker's head, resulting in severe injuries to his head, neck, and back. The Washington County jury heard testimony over 3 days ... [More >>]
February 6th, 2013. GPW, which pioneered asbestos litigation over 30 years ago, is continuing its groundbreaking work in the area of football concussions. Shareholder Jason Luckasevic filed the first two concussion cases ever against the NFL, NFL Properties, and Riddell in July, 2011. Today, GPW represents nearly 500 former NFL players from athletes who ... [More >>]
February 6th, 2013. Goldberg, Persky & White has successfully represented plaintiffs against gas drillers who have ruined homeowners' drinking water and property values. As pioneers in litigating against gas drillers in Pennsylvania, GPW has the experience, resources, and knowledge to successfully represent Pennsylvanians whose water and property have been damaged by gas drilling. ... [More >>]
February 6th, 2013. Goldberg, Persky & White is acting as Local Counsel representing area residents who filed federal lawsuits against Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group and the Atlantic Richfield Company. The Plaintiffs alleged that these companies operated the nuclear enriching facility located in Apollo, Pennsylvania, and that the facility operations emitted nuclear radiation ... [More >>]
February 6th, 2013. As our population grows older and medical care improves, so too does the population of our nursing homes. Currently, more than 16,000 nursing homes house nearly 1.5 million residents in the US. According to the CDC's 2004 Nursing Home Survey, during a 90 day period nationwide, 8% of nursing home residents ... [More >>]
February 5th, 2013. 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 ... [More >>]
