Louis Gertler

New Orleans Mesothelioma Injury Lawyer Explains Receiving Compensation After Diagnosis A lot of people have seen ads on TV for years telling them that if they’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, that they may be entitled to compensation, and they wonder why that is. Basically, it’s because big corporations that used a lot of asbestos in their […]

Many people, when facing the decision of whether to pursue a claim after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, struggle with the idea that the company that harmed them will make the matter an ordeal. In practice, that’s usually not what happens. There are a variety of routes to obtain the compensation that negligent companies and employers […]

Workplace Exposure To Asbestos In Louisiana Workers in many occupations can and do still experience asbestos exposure in Louisiana and in the United States. In roles where asbestos exposure is likely, such as demolition of old buildings, automotive brake work, and asbestos remediation, strict regulations require employers to provide safety equipment to workers that will protect their […]

It’s a common misconception that asbestos has been banned in the United States, so now Americans are safe from exposure. Unfortunately, that’s far from true, and there are some consumer products and some occupational roles where asbestos exposure is still a risk. For instance, people who work as mechanics on everything from cars to airplanes […]

No, having an asbestos-related disease like asbestosis does not mean that you’ll develop mesothelioma, but your risks of developing that cancer are higher. After all, you’ve definitely experienced asbestos exposure so the risk element is there. Mesothelioma has only one known cause, and that’s the inhalation or ingestion of microscopic fibers of the mineral asbestos. Though […]

Filing An Asbestos Injury Lawsuit In New Orleans, Louisiana Asbestos exposure at work is one of the most common ways clients have developed Mesothelioma. However, there are many other ways that asbestos was used previously and still today. Asbestos is unique among minerals because its fibrous structure can have a consistency similar to cotton. Because it […]

Filing A Lawsuit For Mesothelioma Diagnosis In Louisiana A diagnosis like mesothelioma is shocking for you and your whole family. The situation can feel hopeless, and in a time like this, you probably have more questions than answers. While medically, a late-stage mesothelioma diagnosis is grave, doctors and researchers are constantly conducting clinical trials for mesothelioma to […]

Asbestos Injury Attorney In New Orleans Will Accommodate Clients Unable To Travel Yes, we can conduct telephone consultations and we frequently travel to meet with clients who aren’t local to our offices. We understand that people who are fighting a disease like mesothelioma don’t always have the time, resources, or energy to make trips to […]