Louis Gertler

A mesothelioma diagnosis is a devastating and extremely emotional experience for the patient and their family member. However, it is important to work with an attorney and file a mesothelioma lawsuit soon after the diagnosis so that the mesothelioma victim’s lawyers can get an expedited trial date before he or she becomes too sick to testify at […]

In the State of Louisiana, the statute of limitation provides that after having been diagnosed with mesothelioma, an individual has one year from the initial diagnosis of mesothelioma to file a lawsuit. In addition, if a mesothelioma victim has already died, his or her spouse and other heirs typically have one year from the date […]

The likelihood of someone contracting mesothelioma while working on a construction site in Louisiana is proportional to the amount and intensity of the exposure. That includes the size, shape, and chemical makeup of the asbestos fibers; and the source of the exposure. However, this disease has been known to develop in people whose exposure has been minimal, […]

Exposure to asbestos is an unfortunate reality for many of New Orleans’ citizens. Asbestos was once used extensively in Louisiana chemical plants, shipyards and oil refineries. It also was used in the construction of many older homes. Mesothelioma may not develop until twenty years or more after exposure to asbestos. As a result, it often […]

In Louisiana, the most common types of jobs that lead to asbestos exposure are military veterans, shipyard workers, construction workers, factory laborers and rescue personnel. Up to 30 percent of all mesothelioma patients are military veterans. Asbestos has been widely used in every military branch, particularly the Navy. It has been used in everything from clothing […]

The surviving spouse and children of the decedent have the right to file a lawsuit for wrongful death of a mesothelioma victim. And depending on the work history, other lawsuits and claims may be filed. If there is no surviving spouse, children, parents and/or siblings can file a lawsuit on behalf of the estate. The […]

Because the latency period for mesothelioma can vary from patient to patient, so too does the age of onset of the disease vary. However, most adult mesothelioma cases are diagnosed in patients between the ages of 40 and into their 60s. Child mesothelioma, while rare, does occur in 2 to 5 percent of malignant mesothelioma […]

We’ve seen this many times where a member of a family was likely exposed to second-hand exposure to asbestos from a family member, typically someone who was exposed at work all day. Whether an employer owes a duty to a worker’s household member who develops mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos fibers carried home on work clothes […]

These types of cases are time sensitive, and only a lawyer highly skilled in asbestos litigation should assist you in determining if and/or when to pursue a lawsuit against a company who may be responsible for exposing your father to asbestos. Many people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos are eligible to file a […]