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  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: August 28, 2023

Yes, there is a link between veterans of all branches of the armed forces and mesothelioma, here in New Orleans, Louisiana and across the country as well. Because asbestos is so resistant to heat and such an excellent fireproofing material, the military came to rely on it in a wide array of applications – from tanks and trucks to ships and airplanes to housing and offices. Veterans who served prior to approximately 1980 are likely to have had the most exposure during their service, but the problem of asbestos exposure for veterans doesn’t end there. The military excels at training individuals to perform highly skilled work, and when service members left to return to the civilian workforce, they applied those skills to earn their living. There are a number of military jobs that have an especially strong link to mesothelioma because exposure to asbestos continued for many people throughout their civilian career.…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: February 23, 2023

One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of dog bites or attacks doesn’t have anything to do with the injuries or aftereffects, but with the most common victims of these attacks. The sad reality is that the majority of dog bite victims are children. In fact, an estimate from the CDC puts the total number of dog bite accidents at 4.5 million per year, with 50% of those involving children 14 or younger. If your child is involved in an incident, call our New Orleans dog bite injury attorneys right away so we can guide you through the process of filing a claim. Damages That Can Be Recovered By Our Dog Bite Injury Attorneys Children who are injured in a dog attack tend to have more severe injuries than adults. Beyond the immediate effects of the attack, there’s also the potential for the child to suffer emotional trauma, and in some cases, it can…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: September 29, 2022

Diana’s Story: It’s A Must Read Mesothelioma – Its Impact On An Individual And Their Family My name is Mike Gertler. I’m a personal injury attorney with the Gertler Law Firm. This firm has some of the most experienced Mesothelioma attorneys in New Orleans, if not the country. I would like to take a moment to tell you Diana’s tragic story. At the age of 33, Diana was told that she had Mesothelioma and would die from this cancer. Diana knew what she faced because she was a cancer nurse. Mesothelioma is a specific kind of cancer that attacks the lining around the lungs called the pleura. If you think of the lungs as two balloons, the lining should be elastic so the lungs can easily expand and contract to allow a person to draw in air. When a person has Mesothelioma, the lung, normally smooth, is encased with a…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: May 8, 2021

Mold is all around us, both inside and outside our homes. Some of that mold is harmless and others are more dangerous. Any mold found inside a home should be removed quickly, but that removal can be costly. Homeowners insurance and mold don’t always mesh well, but it’s important to know if and how mold is covered in your policy. Types Of Mold You May Find In Your Home Mold can be classified into three different categories: allergenic, pathogenic, and toxigenic. Allergenic molds are those that affect allergies and can cause moderate or even severe asthma attacks. Pathogenic molds cause health problems in those who have chronic illnesses. Toxigenic molds are the most dangerous and can lead to very serious health problems, like mesothelioma. #1 – Acremonium Acremonium mold is a toxic mold that usually grows in household systems that produce condensation, like humidifiers and drain pans. It’s known to grow with other…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: April 18, 2021

Being involved in a car accident can be expensive and terrifying, whether you are liable for it or not. But what happens if your car wasn’t even in your possession at the time of the accident? Will you be held liable for damages? What if you didn’t know your car was stolen at the time? In addition, will your insurance cover the cost of a stolen vehicle? What happens if your car is stolen and you never see it again? Will you be covered for the items that were inside? If a stolen car gets into an accident, you may be wondering if you will be held liable for the damages. Fortunately, you usually won’t be if you have properly reported the car as stolen. We’ll cover some of the basics you need to know in case your car ever gets into an accident after being stolen. Who Is Liable For…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: August 8, 2018

It’s possible that your home in New Orleans does have asbestos insulation, especially if the property is older construction. Even in new homes, insulation can still contain a small percentage of asbestos, but in houses built before the 1980s, it’s almost certain that insulation and other components contain asbestos. This can pose a problem for do-it-yourselfers and professionals who specialize in home renovation, who should always take strict precautions to protect their airways from asbestos fibers. Other parts of your home that may have been built with asbestos-containing material in earlier decades include roofing, floor tiles, and tiles used in ceilings. While the use of asbestos in commercial products has been extremely curtailed by law starting in the 1970s, dangers persist in the environment. In some cases, exposure to these products can lead to the development of several diseases, including asbestosis and mesothelioma, that are exclusively linked to exposure to…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: February 7, 2018

Filing A Lawsuit After Mesothelioma Diagnosis In Louisiana First, the early symptoms of mesothelioma aren’t necessarily things that would raise red flags, particularly in older adults. Early symptoms can include extremely vague indicators like fatigue and just generally feeling run down. Many people can easily mistake a cough or shortness of breath as allergy symptoms or a stubborn cold. By the time it’s clear that there is something more serious happening, mesothelioma has usually spread. Diagnosis can still be difficult, with oncologists sometimes having to rely on less common diagnostic tests to identify the source of the problem as mesothelioma. Unfortunately, by the time that happens, the cancer has often progressed to a late stage that makes it more difficult to treat. Experienced Mesothelioma Attorney In Louisiana For Filing Asbestos Injury Claims If you know you worked in a facility or occupation where asbestos was used, it’s important that you take proactive steps…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: April 1, 2016

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, usually in the workplace, which can take many decades to develop. Because of this, most mesothelioma patients are older, and often have other health issues that they are dealing with. Making the job of diagnosis more difficult is the fact that early signs of mesothelioma are often vague and can appear to be any of a number of normal health problems that don’t necessarily raise red flags for doctors. Most instances of mesothelioma develop in the lungs of former workers at contaminated sites who breathed in tiny fibers of asbestos, some of which became lodged in the small airways of the lungs. This is known as pleural mesothelioma, and is often diagnosed in later stages by doctors. Early symptoms of pleural mesothelioma can include things like a dry cough, low back pain, fatigue, or weight loss, and all of these symptoms…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: April 1, 2016

Am I At Risk For Mesothelioma If I Was Only Exposed To Asbestos For A Short Time? Short-term asbestos exposure may be hazardous for people in New Orleans, especially if the level of exposure is high. People who worked in a high-exposure field for a part of their career may be at risk for asbestos-related cancers like mesothelioma, especially if they have lifestyle risks like smoking in addition to asbestos exposure. Experts have concerns about asbestos exposure for those who worked to rebuild the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. People who took jobs in demolition and cleanup, even if the work only lasted a short time, may have come into contact with airborne asbestos fibers regularly for the duration of the work. Unfortunately, we are unlikely to know the full scope of this exposure for many years, but it’s important that people who pitched in to help in…Read More

  • By: Gertler Law Firm
  • Published: April 1, 2016

There is no known, minimum threshold level of asbestos exposure in regard to mesothelioma. When asbestos fibers are breathed in, they get trapped in the lungs and remain there for a long period of time. Over time, the fibers accumulate causing breathing problems and can sometimes lead to contracting mesothelioma. If you reside in Louisiana and have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.Read More

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