Louis Gertler

Diagnosing Mesothelioma Symptoms In New Orleans Mesothelioma diagnoses tend to be among older residents in the 50-70 year old range. In New Orleans and across Louisiana, our firm has represented victims much younger. In rare cases across the country, children have been diagnosed with the disease. However, childhood cases are usually considered to be unrelated […]

Mesothelioma may take decades to develop and its early symptoms can mimic other illnesses, such as pneumonia or chronic bronchitis. As a result, New Orleans residents who have been exposed to asbestos should be aware of the symptoms of mesothelioma. While mesothelioma is very difficult to treat, early diagnosis and treatment may result in additional […]

While there’s no way to know the full impact of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction when it comes to asbestos exposure, experts believe that the storm almost certainly made significant amounts of asbestos airborne, potentially exposing thousands. To make matters worse, in the months that followed, many badly damaged structures had to be torn down rapidly to […]

Unfortunately, New Orleans is home to a large number of military veterans who are facing mesothelioma diagnoses. While New Orleans is home to top quality medical care through both the VA and private healthcare institutes, the needs that our veterans have are often much greater than medical care alone can provide. Military Veterans here and […]

Helping Mesothelioma Victims and Their Families In Louisiana and Across The Country Wondering what happens if you pass away before your mesothelioma lawsuit is finished is a very common concern. In Louisiana, designated beneficiaries would file a wrongful death and survival action in order to recover damages that the victim could have recovered if he/she had lived, […]

Yes, many companies have set up trust funds. Money has been set aside in these trust funds to compensate patients with mesothelioma, as well as other types of asbestos-related cancers. This compensation may cover lost wages, treatment costs, funeral bills, and pain and suffering. Usually settlement is reached with a trust out of court. Bankrupt Trust […]

While most cases of mesothelioma are related to exposure to the widely-used, fireproof insulation material asbestos, because of the way our city grew and its role as a port, people in New Orleans have some additional avenues of exposure that workers in other cities may not. It’s important to note that the vast majority of […]

One of the reasons that doctors may struggle to diagnose mesothelioma is the variety of ways that it can present. Much like skin cancer, mesothelioma is a cancer affecting the lining of the body’s internal organs, which means that it can form in various places in the body. Just as skin cancer can develop on […]

Asbestos-related cancers can be difficult for doctors to detect, because symptoms can be subtle for a long period of time. For instance, a persistent cough may be indistinguishable from normal allergy symptoms, and a routine doctor’s visit might result in a prescription for a stronger antihistamine drug. If you are experiencing symptoms you believe may […]

There is help for people in Louisiana who develop cancer related to asbestos exposure. From outstanding cancer treatment centers to financial support from sources like asbestos trust funds and the Veterans Administration, residents of our state who are diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases have access to a variety of sources of help in their fight […]