Mathew Morton Appears on AM Buffalo and Discusses Secondhand Asbestos Exposure

Senior Partner Mathew Morton recently appeared on AM Buffalo, and discussed how family members can be exposed to asbestos from secondhand exposure. Workers would come home with asbestos dust on their work clothes, and spouses and children would do laundry, shaking the dust from the clothing, sitting in the same chairs and even hugging their […]

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John Comerford Explains Asbestos Exposure and Your Legal Rights on AM Buffalo

Watch senior partner John Comerford on AM Buffalo as he explains how our law firm can help with your asbestos exposure claim Being diagnosed with mesothelioma takes an emotional toll on you and your family. Watch Senior Partner John Comerford’s interview with AM Buffalo as he explains how Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford can help. We […]

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Dangers of Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos exposure is a serious issue that can have devastating health consequences, particularly for those who work in industries where asbestos is present. One of the most serious illnesses caused by asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and other internal organs. The dangers […]

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Asbestos Poisoning: Causes and Symptoms

The Environmental Protection Agency partially banned asbestos in 1989. Some products that contained asbestos were partially banned, and actions were made to prevent new uses of asbestos products in August of 1989. However, asbestos is still a concern today. We meet with clients frequently who have been harmed by asbestos poisoning. Please keep reading to […]

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Asbestosis from Workplace Exposure

If you have an asbestos-related illness and you believe it was from workplace exposure to asbestos, we would be glad to help you get the justice you are entitled to. Our Buffalo asbestosis lawyers would be honored to represent you. Please don’t hesitate to call our office today to schedule a free consultation with us. […]

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Should I Avoid Using Talc Products?

Talc products have been around for decades and seem harmless, but many people have growing concerns about using talcum powders due to the risk of asbestos exposure. Please keep reading to learn more about whether you should avoid using these products. At Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, we represent clients who have been harmed by asbestos […]

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What is Negligence?

If you are filing a claim for personal injury or asbestos exposure, it is essential that you understand what negligence means. You are going to hear that term a lot when you file a claim against a defendant. You may be wondering, “What is negligence?” Please keep reading to find out what it means in […]

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Can Talc Exposure Cause Cancer?

You may have used talc powder products all your life without thinking about the potential dangers that they pose, and you may not have even known that the products were harmful. However, talc exposure has been linked to mesothelioma and lung cancer diagnoses due to asbestos contamination during the mining process. Asbestos is a known […]

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Stages of Mesothelioma Explained

Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma is a hard pill to swallow. There are four stages of mesothelioma, and the treatment you will be offered will depend on how far cancer has progressed. Our Buffalo mesothelioma lawyers have been helping victims of toxic asbestos exposure get justice after their mesothelioma diagnoses for decades. If you believe your […]

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Can Exposure to Asbestos Cause Mesothelioma?

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is scary. You may be wondering how this happened to you. Exposure to asbestos is hazardous in any amount. If you have been exposed to asbestos at any time in your life while at a workplace and you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis, we can help you. Our Buffalo mesothelioma lawyers […]

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Occupational Asbestos Exposure Dangers

There are several job sites where workers have been exposed to asbestos. This is called occupational asbestos exposure and can come at a significant cost. Our Niagara Falls mesothelioma lawyers have been helping affected workers get justice for decades after being diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness. Please keep reading to learn about asbestos exposure and […]

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No Cost to File a Mesothelioma Claim

Don’t ever pay for a lawyer to file a mesothelioma claim. There is no cost to file a mesothelioma claim with our Buffalo mesothelioma lawyers. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, don’t worry about being able to afford a lawyer. We would be happy to help you get started with […]

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Optimistic Outlook for Recent Cancer Drug Trial

On June 7th, 2022, NPR reported that a tiny cancer drug trial for rectal cancer patients could have changed the outlook of cancer research. This is much-needed good news. Though our clients suffer primarily from mesothelioma, this trial brings hope for further advancements to hopefully find a cure for all cancers one day. Keep reading […]

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Oxygen Therapy for Asbestos-Related Illness

If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness such as mesothelioma or asbestosis, you are likely experiencing unpleasant, uncomfortable, and painful respiratory issues. Oxygen therapy may be appropriate for your condition. If you have been diagnosed with an illness related to asbestos exposure at a workplace, even if it was decades ago, please reach […]

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Pleural Mesothelioma FAQs

If you have been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, you likely have a lot of questions. It can be a very scary time, and we want to help you through it. Our Buffalo mesothelioma lawyers have been helping victims of negligent employers get the justice they are entitled to. This has been our passion for many […]

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