Blog: Firm News
- Asbestos: Who in Pittsburgh is most at risk?
Feb 14, 2019
If you’ve lived in Pittsburgh all your life, you’re likely proud of the city’s reputation for being one of the friendliest cities in the nation. Perhaps you’re an avid Steelers, Pirates or Penguins fan. Like many residents in this city and its surrounding regions, you and your family may take part in the numerous cultural events and festivals that take place at The Point, in the Strip District and other local areas every year. Living...Read More - Hospice care: Things to know about caring for the terminally ill
Feb 6, 2019
When a doctor diagnosed your loved one with an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma or asbestosis, he or she likely explained that there is currently no cure for such illnesses. As time goes on, symptoms typically worsen. The central focus of care in such situations is palliative in nature, meaning the goal is to keep the patient as comfortable as possible in the time he or she has left. Hospice care is often a valuable component of...Read More - What is friability and why is it important to know?
Jan 27, 2019
Living and working in Pittsburgh can put you at risk for certain illnesses. This city is a thriving hub of cultural, social and business activity. It’s also true that its shipyards, railroads, steel mills and coal mines, among other workplaces, often contain asbestos-laden materials that can be dangerous to human health. Your employer is obligated to warn you of possible exposure to such hazards when aware that they exist in your workplace. You can also...Read More - When is asbestos most dangerous?
Jan 17, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, asbestos products are not illegal in the United States. Not only do many products currently for sale to consumers contain asbestos, Pennsylvania, in particular, has many industries and structures that place people at great risk for exposure. There’s no such thing as a safe amount of asbestos exposure. If you’re exposed, you’re at risk for injury. There are situations, however, where you may be able to minimize the possible negative effects...Read More - Does your loved one have an asbestos-related terminal illness?
Jan 10, 2019
When a Pennsylvania doctor diagnoses a person with a terminal illness, it affects not only that person, but his or her family as well. If you are the spouse or adult child of someone who is suffering from an incurable disease, you may spend a lot of time wondering what you can do (or what you shouldn’t do) to help him or her live as high quality a life as possible in the time he...Read More - Mesothelioma risks: Be aware!
Dec 27, 2018
When you consider the meaning of the phrase “risk factors,” you might think about various types of risk, including issues that you may be able to change or eradicate entirely, as well as issues you may not be able to control. There’s also another consideration when it comes to risks that affect your health, for instance, and that is that another person’s negligence may cause your risk level to soar. Sadly, many Pennsylvania workers, including...Read More - There may be a link between asbestos and many types of cancer
Dec 13, 2018
If you have lived in or worked in Pittsburgh or surrounding regions for an extended length of time, you may have, at some point, engaged in discussion about asbestos, either with family members, co-workers or others. Pennsylvania, and this city in particular, are rich in industrial history; in fact, you may have parents or grandparents who worked in steel mills, shipyards or coal mines. If you’re aware of asbestos and the potential hazards it can...Read More - Providing support to a loved one who is dying
Dec 6, 2018
When a doctor diagnosed your loved one with mesothelioma, the doctor no doubt explained that there is currently no cure for the disease. Many Pennsylvania mesothelioma victims describe feeling like the world had dropped out from underneath their feet upon hearing such words. As a caregiver for a terminally ill patient, you may also experience a roller coaster of emotions and may need your own support system as you do your best to provide for...Read More - Asbestos: The supposed good and the definite bad about it
Nov 27, 2018
If you were a Pennsylvania product developer, you might think that a material that possesses properties to resist heat, chemicals and fire would be a good thing. If such material were also strong, durable and flexible, you might be utterly thrilled to consider its potential. The aforementioned attributes are all characteristics of asbestos. However, in the decades since companies routinely manufactured items that contained asbestos fibers, scientists, doctors and others have come to learn how...Read More - Is your former career a key factor in your current ill-health?
Nov 14, 2018
Do often tell your kids or grand-kids stories about your years as a Pittsburgh pipefitter, railroad worker or coal miner? You may have worked for decades at the same Pennsylvania factory, shipyard or steel mill; in fact, you may have been one in a long line of family members to do the same. This city is known as a hub for blue collar workers. Sadly, many retired workers have added other details to the tales...Read More