Louis Gertler

There are a number of factors that play into how doctors estimate a prognosis when a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma, but you should keep in mind that any prognosis is a doctor’s best guess. Your body is unique, and how you respond to mesothelioma treatments may differ dramatically from what your doctors expect. Don’t treat […]

Louisiana companies usually create mesothelioma trust funds as a feature of a bankruptcy reorganization, and they are intended to provide compensation to injured employees, former employees, and their families, in lieu of future litigation. Eligibility will vary slightly between companies (and with the Veterans Administration) but in general, claims can only be made on mesothelioma trust funds […]

Yes, you can. Many people develop mesothelioma as a result of indirect exposure. And it’s more common than you would think. In fact, we’ve represented a number on clients that never worked with, or were directly exposed to asbestos, yet had mesothelioma. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) […]

Recovery amounts vary greatly in mesothelioma lawsuits. Various factors impact recovery, such as the nature of exposure, site of exposure and the amount and length of time of the victim’s pain and suffering. If you hire an experienced firm, the opportunity to secure a more favorable outcome increases significantly. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, […]

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 […]