Safety agency meets with automakers to discuss future recall agreement News broke in the late fall of 2013 that General Motors (GM) had covered up an ignition switch defect for more than a decade and was responsible for approximately 10 deaths. The investigation into GM began as Toyota’s record settlement of $1.2 billion with the […]
Be a quitter this November
Be a quitter this November Every year, the third Thursday of November is designated by the American Cancer Society as ‘The Great American Smokeout.’ The day is used to encourage smokers to quit, even for a day, and embrace a healthier life for themselves and those around them. Beginning in 1977, the Great American Smokeout […]
Asbestos-related lung cancer aids in killing 15,000 Americans each year
Asbestos-related lung cancer aids in killing 15,000 Americans each year As the number two cause of death for adults in the United States, cancer remains a very real threat for many. An average 1,600 Americans die each day from cancer with almost two million new cases diagnosed each year. Statistics show one in two men […]
GPW to relocate after nearly three decades on Fifth Avenue
GPW to relocate after nearly three decades on Fifth Avenue After almost three decades, the principle office of Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C. is relocating. Effective Friday, Oct. 2, the firm will move from its 1030 Fifth Avenue location across from Consol Energy Center to 11 Stanwix Street in the Key Bank Building. “After looking at […]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day celebrates 11th year this Sept. 26
Mesothelioma Awareness Day celebrates 11th year this Sept. 26 Cancers like pancreatic, breast and lung receive months dedicated to raising awareness, but others receive little to no attention. For many, mesothelioma is little more than a long word heard on commercials for law firms. For those who know firsthand the devastating effects of mesothelioma, it […]
Volkswagen emission scandal most recent in automaker deception
Volkswagen emission scandal most recent in automaker deception On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Volkswagen became the most recent in a long line of automakers to issue a recall for an error that could’ve been avoided. Following in the footsteps of Toyota, GM and Takata, VW is the latest automotive scandal affecting millions of consumers. A little […]
The reason we celebrate Labor Day
The reason we celebrate Labor Day Labor Day weekend serves as an annual farewell to summer with businesses staying closed through Monday, providing a long weekend for families and friends to gather together and enjoy the warm weather one last time. But why do we celebrate Labor Day? Like many holidays, Labor Day has become […]
Asbestos found in schools is a reminder of the continuing threat
Asbestos found in schools is a reminder of the continuing threat Last fall, the Ocean View School District in California began a modernization project that ultimately discovered the presence of asbestos and caused thousands of students to be displaced. Almost a year after asbestos closed several of the schools in the district, two will finally open for […]
Why is asbestos still killing people?
Why is asbestos still killing people? Asbestos is a known carcinogen with studies connecting the fibers to lung damage as far back as the 1920s. Despite almost 100 years of awareness, many countries, including the United States, refuse to ban asbestos. The Smithsonian Magazine recently highlighted a 2014 article focused on the controversial history of asbestos and draws […]
Safety tips for your Fourth of July weekend
Safety tips for your Fourth of July weekend In the United States, we celebrate the anniversary of our independence with cookouts and fireworks. Many pack up their cars and visit friends and family, causing increased traffic during the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the next few days can be some of the most dangerous. For more than […]