Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also referred to as Acute Myeloid Leukemia, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The word “acute” in acute myelogenous leukemia denotes the disease’s rapid progression. It’s called myelogenous (my-uh-LOHJ-uh-nus) leukemia because it affects a group of white blood cells called the myeloid cells, which normally develop into the various types of mature blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. There are numerous types of leukemia and AML is the type that is mostly strongly linked to benzene exposure. All scientific and…
Benzene – What is it? Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Benzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities. Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States. It is a known carcinogen and can cause cancer and other blood disorders. Benzene – Where is it found? Benzene is commonly found in cements, cleaning products, detergents, adhesives, glues. asphalts, calibrating fluid, charcoal lighter fluid, cigarette lighter fluid, gasoline, glues, kerosene, hydraulic fluids, inks and ink…
Elizabeth, New Jersey’s premier personal injury lawyers providing assistance for victims of seat back failure. Seat back failure is a serious defect in many vehicles that causes numerous injuries and fatalities every single year, often times to children. Seat back failure occurs when a car is rear-ended and the defective front seat breaks at the hinge, sending the occupant backwards into the seat behind them with great force and no restraint. Rear-end collisions may be caused by distracted driving or texting while driving. Seat back failure can make these types of accidents far more dangerous. At Mintz & Geftic, our seat back failure attorneys have a proven…
A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. There are many types of fractures, but the main categories are as follows: Displaced: the bone snaps into two or more parts and moves so that the two ends are not lined up straight. If the bone is in many pieces, it is called a comminuted fracture. Non-displaced: the bone cracks either part or all of the way through, but does move and maintains its proper alignment. Open: the bone breaks through the skin; it may then recede back into the wound and not be visible through the skin. Closed: A closed fracture is…
Consumers have right to purchase goods and services without misrepresentations, omissions of important facts, misleading sales pitches, and the products and services purchased by consumers should be free from defects. When companies take advantage of consumers, the consumers should contact an experienced consumer advocate to discuss their rights. Many times the harm suffered by one consumer many seem small, but if it impacts hundreds or thousands of individuals, the harm suffered is magnified and the improper conduct likely results significant ill-gotten profits for the wrongdoer. Recent Success In 2014, Bryan H. Mintz, along with co-counsel, obtained $2.1 Million settlement of a class action against…
Data breaches and hacking have impacted individuals, companies, and even our government. Companies that have personal and sensitive data must safeguard that information. There are laws and industry guidelines that companies must abide by to protect personal and sensitive information. Oftentimes, simple steps like encrypting data can protect personal information. However, companies do not always take those simple steps leaving individuals vulnerable. Once your data is stolen, it is important to set up credit monitoring. Unfortunately, there is no timeline on when stolen data will actually be sold off and eventually used by thieves to create new identities, use information to obtain medical services,…
Government contractors must pay their workers a fair hourly wage by complying with federal and state prevailing wage laws. Federal law and many state laws require that when performing a government contract, the employer must pay its workers the “prevailing wage.” The Federal laws are often referred to as the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. The prevailing wage is a specific wage calculated by government entities. If you have information that a government contractor did not pay a fair and prevailing wage, you can report it and potentially earn a large reward. Important facts about how a government contractor must pay its employees: Your employer…