Asbestos Still Prevalent in the U.S.
Just a few weeks ago, Walmart, CVS, and Rite Aid took Johnson and Johnson baby powder off their shelves due to the FDA finding sub-trace level of asbestos in it. Also occurring around that time – several Philadelphia schools found asbestos in their facilities and had to close down two schools. The hazardous material was […]
Ask the Cancer Coach
Issue seven is our women’s issue, and it is an honor for me to talk about the amazing women who are battling cancer every day. I am inspired by the dedication, sacrifice, creativity, strength and love our women warriors embody. It encourages me to continue doing what I love as a cancer coach. Although statistics […]
Second Annual MRFJ 5K Raises Over $15,000 for Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Options
The second annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K was a huge success this year with more participants, raffle prizes, vendors, and money raised! The race was held at the beautiful Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills on Saturday, September 21st. Heather Von St. James was this year’s guest speaker, a 14-year survivor of mesothelioma […]
Mesothelioma Advocate Heather Von St. James to Speak at the Second Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K
Heather Von St. James just turned 50 but the last 14 years have been a whirlwind. When Heather was 36, she got a devastating and very surprising diagnosis: malignant pleural mesothelioma. She had just given birth to a girl three and a half months ago. Heather remembers the day she was diagnosed. “I was in […]
Breath Test May Be New Hope to Diagnose Mesothelioma Early
In a recent interview with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation or MARF, Dr. Harbut discusses his new research project which seeks to identify markers for mesothelioma using a non-invasive technique which samples organic compounds in the breath of test subjects. If successful, Dr. Harbut’s project will make it easier to screen individuals at risk for […]
Sadie Grunewald Joins Vogelzang Law as Associate Attorney
Vogelzang Law is proud to announce that Sadie Grunewald has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Grunewald initially joined the Vogelzang Law team as a law clerk in 2017 during her studies at Chicago-Kent College of Law. With such valuable experience at the firm, Ms. Grunewald brings the team compassion, empathy, and a deep […]
Q & A: Asbestos Safety
When it comes to asbestos safety, the material’s nature is important to consider. Asbestos is a friable material, which means that it is easily turned into dust. This increases the likelihood of a person inhaling asbestos fibers or collecting the dust on their shoes or clothing, which can then be tracked into the home. This […]
Chicago Wolves Score for Charity Update
The team’s community impact continues to ripple outward as the Chicago Wolves near the end of an exciting 2018-2019 season. Vogelzang Law was proud to participate in this year’s Score For Charity, the Wolves initiative that aims to give back to charities in Chicago. This year, Vogelzang Law teamed up with Gage Quinney, who scored […]
Ask VL: Attorney Wyatt Berkover Discusses Asbestos Litigation
When it comes to asbestos litigation, it is crucial to work with a firm that has extensive knowledge of the industry. Chicago’s Vogelzang Law is a boutique law firm dedicated to families and individuals facing a mesothelioma diagnosis. Attorney Wyatt Berkover sat down to discuss some of his proudest moments: Q: What should more people […]
Asbestos Law in the United States
Asbestos law has a long history in the United States and worldwide. Litigation related to asbestos exposure has been happening for decades across the world. In fact, asbestos litigation has even been called the longest-running mass tort in United States history. A tort is a legal process that alleges wrongdoing against a victim, or plaintiff, […]