Archives for April 2016

Yes, you can. Secondary exposure is when a person is exposed to asbestos by someone carrying dust or fibers on their clothes, hair or skin. The inhalation of the dust and/or fibers over time by a family member can result in mesothelioma. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) […]

If you have a parent who developed mesothelioma in New Orleans, you may have a genetic predisposition to the disease, but more than almost any other cancer, mesothelioma has a specific cause. Your father most likely worked at a job site or in an industry where asbestos was heavily used, exposing him to extremely small fibers […]

Typically, it is shipyard workers, producers of asbestos products, employees in the construction industries and at various refineries are at risk if they worked around asbestos products. Family members living with asbestos workers also have an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. This risk may be the result of exposure to asbestos dust fibers brought home […]

Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, so when mesothelioma is suspected, Louisiana doctors will take a thorough medical history, as well as attempt to identify whether you are likely to have been exposed to asbestos. For most people who develop mesothelioma, this occurred in the workplace years or decades ago, though in […]

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it may be possible to bring a legal claim against the manufacturers, sellers and distributors of asbestos products, as well as certain employers and/or contractors. The process begins with contacting a law firm that has significant experience with Mesothelioma Claims. In New Orleans, and throughout Louisiana, there are […]

While mesothelioma is only caused by asbestos exposure, not cigarette smoking, the combination of exposure to asbestos and the continued attack on the lungs caused by cigarettes can increase your risk of developing mesothelioma cancer by as much as 90. Because mesothelioma is a rare cancer, the fact of the matter when it comes to smoking and […]

Many Mesothelioma Lawsuits do not go to trial because the defendants settle before trial. Each case is unique and there is always the possibility, however, that the case may go to trial. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 581-6411 for a free consultation.

When medical professionals talk about recovering from cancer, the discussion is usually centered around five year survival rates. While people do survive mesothelioma at the five year mark, the numbers are unfortunately low – about 10 of people diagnosed with mesothelioma are still alive five years later. There are a number of reasons for this. […]

Yes, she can. Many family members inhale asbestos fibers through contact with persons who have worked with asbestos, such as this situation where the husband brought the asbestos fibers home. In this case, the Mother is absolutely entitled to seek benefits and compensation. We would advise contacting an attorney as soon as possible. If you […]

When a spouse is sickened by mesothelioma, the costs associated with mesothelioma treatment in Louisiana can overwhelm a family’s finances, even when they’re well insured. When the fight ends, funeral costs are another blow to a family already dealing with grief. Family members should know that mesothelioma is caused by just one source – exposure to asbestos, […]