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How Difficult is it to Prove Discrimination Took Place at Work?

By | Published November 4, 2013 | Posted in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Employment discrimination is often discussed in terms of race or gender, but in fact, there are many categories of people who are protected by state and federal workplace laws. The job of Philadelphia employment discrimination lawyers is to help employees understand if they were discriminated against, and what likely course of action they can take. Read More

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Mesothelioma: When a Cough is Much More Than Just a Cough

By | Published October 29, 2013 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Diagnosing mesothelioma in its early stages is critical for survival — yet it rarely happens for two reasons. First, the latency period is so long that patients don’t put together the number-one cause and risk factor — asbestos exposure — with the onset of symptoms that can come some 15 to 50 years later. Second, Read More

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Mesothelioma — Not Your Grandpa’s Disease

By | Published October 22, 2013 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

September 26th was National Mesothelioma Awareness Day, and one of the key points to be emphasized is that this is not “your grandpa’s disease.” Mesothelioma risk remains a concern as asbestos exposure — particularly in the workplace — continues. Some 3,200 “new” cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year, but because of the latency period Read More

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Filing a Mesothelioma Case: Step-By-Step

By | Published October 15, 2013 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

After some 35 years representing mesothelioma victims, we know that many times people have hesitation about making that call. You’ve probably never “played the system” or sought a “handout,” and you don’t like being represented as a “victim.” You want to make sure your family is cared for should the worst happen, but you have Read More

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What is a Medicare Lien and How Does it Work?

By | Published October 10, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | 1 Comment

A Medicare lien results when Medicare makes a “conditional payment” for healthcare, even though a liability claim is in process that could eventually result in payment for the same care, as is the case with many asbestos-related illnesses. The conditional payment keeps the Medicare-covered victim from having to pay for care while the liability claim Read More

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Can You Hire a Slip and Fall Attorney for a Food Poisoning Incident?

By | Published October 7, 2013 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

In most premises liability lawsuits, injuries are due to uneven sidewalks, poor lighting, untended icy sidewalks or things such as dog bites or negligent security. However, given how more than half of our food dollars are spent on meals prepared outside the home, the work of a Philadelphia premises liability lawyer is sometimes targeted at Read More

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What Are OSHA’s Current Regulations for Asbestos?

By | Published September 26, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Despite the well-known dangers of asbestos, it is still frequently encountered in various industries. For example, mechanics may be exposed to asbestos when performing brake and clutch repairs. Construction workers can be exposed if they disturb asbestos material during the renovation or demolition of buildings. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces the following Read More

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Even If Your Asbestos Exposure Was Decades Ago, It Is Not Too Late to File a Claim

By | Published September 23, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Symptoms of and diseases caused by asbestos exposure may not arise until decades later. In 2012, a Pennsylvania couple filed an asbestos mass tort claim for injuries sustained as a result of the husband’s asbestos exposure that began in the 1950s. Some important aspects of this case include the following: The plaintiff worked as a Read More

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What Exactly Is Asbestos?

By | Published September 19, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | 1 Comment

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “asbestos” is a commercial term for six naturally occurring fibrous minerals. These minerals have qualities that make them ideal for certain commercial products. Asbestos is resistant to chemical and thermal degradation. It is also fire proof and basically indestructible. As a result, it has been Read More

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Asbestos Exposure in Hamilton, New Jersey

By | Published September 16, 2013 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Chemical company W.R. Grace operated a plant in Hamilton, New Jersey that manufactured insulation, fireproofing, and other products using vermiculite ore mined by W.R. Grace in Libby, Montana. The vermiculite, however, was known to contain tremolite, a dangerous form of asbestos. The Hamilton plant was one of several similar plants around the country that received Read More

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