Louis Gertler

Mesothelioma is known to have a long latency period. This means that you may not realize you are sick for a long time after your exposure. This can be as short as 10 years or as long as 50, but researchers think that the average latency period is between 35 and 40 years. It’s not […]

Unfortunately, yes. Asbestos exposure has been linked to a variety of diseases, including cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, lung cancer, and of course, mesothelioma. While mesothelioma rightly gets a lot of attention, it’s worth noting that most asbestos-related deaths are from lung cancer. Because mesothelioma tends to have a poor prognosis and affects older people […]

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 […]

Experienced New Orleans Mesothelioma Lawyer For Filing Compensation Lawsuit When you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s very important that you not only get legal advice about your situation, but that you work with experienced lawyers who have handled many of these types of cases. The Gertler Law Firm has been helping people get the compensation they […]

According to the best information available to us, there is simply no level of asbestos exposure that can be considered safe, in New Orleans or anywhere else. Once asbestos fibers become airborne, they are so small that they can easily lodge deep into the small airways of the lungs. They can’t be coughed out or otherwise […]

Millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos at some point, and only a very few will develop diseases like mesothelioma or asbestosis. The best advice for people who know they suffered occupational or other chronic exposure is to simply take a proactive approach in monitoring their own health. Watch for symptoms of asbestos related disease like […]

People facing a difficult diagnosis often develop a singular focus on addressing their medical needs and making the most of the time they have left with their families. That’s wholly appropriate and to be expected, but can have the perverse effect of cheating a sick person and their family out of resources that they are […]

It’s prudent to reach out to an attorney as soon after a mesothelioma diagnosis as possible. There are several reasons for this. First, Louisiana’s statute of limitations for asbestos injuries creates a kind of clock that starts on the day of your diagnosis. From that date, you have one year to decide whether to take legal action. […]