Joseph Napoli (Attorney)

HarrisMartin’s MDL Conference has added a Break-Out Session on Water Contamination to their agenda. Hunter J. Shkolnik will be speaking on PFAS- PFOA/PFOS Water Contamination, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam and more. Register today! PFC Water Contamination PFCs or perfluorochemicals also called perfluoroalkyls are a group of man-made chemicals that include PFOA, perfluorooctanoic acid, and PFOS, perfluorooctane… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/hunter-j-shkolnik-speaks-at-water-contamination-conference/

Asbestos has played some kind of role in the lives of Americans for decades, shaping our health, and the political landscape. As mesothelioma attorneys, the legal firm of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC has familiarized themselves with the extensive history of this harmful substance in order to offer their clients’ more effective legal representation. In our last… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/has-asbestos-been-banned-part-2/

Many people don’t often think about asbestos, or the effects it has on our quality of life. That’s because many assume that such a harmful substance was banned from use or distribution in the United States sometime in the 1970s or 1980s. Unfortunately, believing that we no longer need to worry about this harmful substance… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/has-asbestos-been-banned/

The holidays are officially upon us, which means many of you will be traveling long and short distances to be with friends and loved ones this Thanksgiving. As we mentioned in our recent blog, Tips for Safer and Less Stressful Flights This Holiday, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday for travel. While traveling by air… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/how-to-pack-a-roadside-emergency-kit-for-holiday-travels/

Assuming a Minnesota federal judge approves the deal, roughly three hundred former players will each receive a share of about $19 million. These benefits break down to roughly $22,000 per player in cash compensation and about $75,000 per player in medical benefits. “The cash amount of $22,000, that’s small,” remarked former Detroit Red Wings defenseman… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/nhl-and-retired-players-agree-on-brain-injury-lawsuit/

Mesothelioma is a very rare and specific form of cancer that attacks tissue lining the organs of the body. There are several common types that can be caused by asbestos exposure- pleural, which affects the lungs; peritoneal, which affects the abdomen; and pericardial, which affects the heart. As many as 75- percent of all mesothelioma cases are pleural in… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/mesothelioma-and-the-military-what-is-the-connection/

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC has filed a class action lawsuit against five manufacturers of aqueous firefighting foams (“AFFF”) containing perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (“PFOS”) and perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) for the contamination of the groundwater relied upon Dutchess County and seeks to certify a class to represent all water providers in the State of New York that have been… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/napoli-shkolink-files-class-action-for-water-contamination/

One September 13, 2018 there was a disaster involving gas lines exploding that killed one person, injured some 25 others and damaged or destroyed dozens of homes and businesses. The incident occurred in Massachusetts and affected three small towns in a localized area. The tragedy occurred without any warning and the effects are still being… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/update-on-columbia-gas-company-explosions-in-massachusetts/

An estimated 4.4 million Americans currently rely on artificial knee implants. These implants can be used to improve mobility and joint function, especially in the elderly.  Knee replacement is one of the most common medical procedures in the U.S., and the DePuy knee replacement system has been one of the more popular options. However, after… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/attune-knee-implants-complications/