Posts by Rick Nemeroff

  1. Caricature of lungs, symbolizing the damage asbestos exposure can cause and the need for an experienced mesothelioma attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    How to Find the Best Mesothelioma Attorney in New Orleans

    If you or a loved one suffer from mesothelioma, you want the best mesothelioma attorney in New Orleans you can find. How do you find the right match? This article describes the most important characteristics most people look for in an experienced mesothelioma lawyer. Characteristics of the Best Mesothelioma Attorney in New Orleans Your attorney…

  2. Image of the USS Franklin burning and listing, representing the service members and shipyard workers who worked on or around the USS Franklin and asbestos exposure they may have suffered and how the attorneys at Nemeroff Law Firm can help determine the their legal rights.

    The USS Franklin and Asbestos: Safety and Threat

    The U.S. Navy stockpiled asbestos for shipbuilding and repair during World War II. Asbestos was prized for its resistance to heat, fire, water, and corrosion. When the U.S. entered the war in 1941 there were seven active fleet carriers. The U.S. Navy had 25 active carriers by the end of 1944, including the USS Franklin,…

  3. Image of the USS Amberjack (SS-219), representing vessels of the 20th century that contained components with asbestos and USS Amberjack personnel or workers who were likely exposed to the toxic substances and need assistance from the national asbestos lawyers at the Nemeroff Law Firm.

    Exposure to Asbestos and USS Amberjack Service

    Work on or around naval vessels in the 20th century included exposure to asbestos, and USS Amberjack service personnel and workers are no exception. The submarine had a short but proud history, but survivors who worked on the vessel—and their families—are at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases due to exposure to asbestos on the Amberjack….

  4. An image of the USS Benham (DD-397, representing ships that have served the Unites States with components made of asbestos and USS Benham, a destroyer that served in World War II, and how the mesothelioma attorneys at the Nemeroff Law Firm can help protect the rights of anyone afflicted with an asbestos-related condition due to exposure from the Benham.

    Asbestos and USS Benham: Heroism and Hardship

    Those who worked or served on U.S. Navy ships in the 20th century were likely exposed to asbestos, and USS Benham servicemen are no different. The USS Benham (DD-397) served the U.S. Navy honorably during World War II. The ship earned five battle stars before meeting a tragic, though heroic end at the Battle of…

  5. Image of a crumbling building with caution tape, representing the danger of popcorn ceiling asbestos in homes and other structures.

    Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: Is Danger Overhead?

    Asbestos is the commercial term for a group of fibrous natural minerals that have been used for many years in the manufacturing sector. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos exposure contributes to the development of lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. If you live in a home with or have otherwise been…

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