Joseph Napoli (Attorney)

Even though it is a naturally occurring substance, asbestos can be quite dangerous and poses many health issues after being exposed. The most well-known illness associated with asbestos is known as mesothelioma. This disease attacks the lining of the organs in the body and predominantly attacks the stomach, heart, or lungs and causes pain, troubles… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/checking-for-and-dealing-with-asbestos-in-the-home/

Winter weather brings with it ice, and ice is slippery business, especially when it is the kind you can’t see: Black Ice. Despite the name, black ice is in fact ice that forms to be completely clear. Because black ice allows you to see roads and sidewalks under it, it can be difficult to know when you are… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/what-to-do-to-minimize-your-risk-of-injury-while-walking-or-driving-on-black-ice/

The deadliest drug in America does not come from a shady street corner transaction. It’s available at your local pharmacy. Fentanyl just replaced heroin as the deadliest drug in the United States. Between 2013 and 2016, the Fentanyl overdose rate increased over 500 percent. This drug is now responsible for about 16,000 overdose deaths per… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/fentanyl-deaths-reach-epidemic-proportions/

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® have recently announced their “Best Law Firms” rankings and Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to have been included in both national and regional listings. Napoli Shkolnik PLLC received national and regional (New York City) tier designation in the “Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs” category.… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/napoli-shkolnik-industry-recognized-for-making-a-difference/

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to announce that Founding Partner Marie Napoli has been included in the invitation-only National Trial Lawyers for Women’s Rights – Top 10 list. This premier professional organization is composed of and limited to the Top 10 attorneys from each state or region who serve individuals and families who need attorneys to represent… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/marie-napoli-part-of-natl-trial-lawyers-for-womens-top-10/

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/

According to Better Health Channel, there are many factors which can cause heat stress and heat-related illness, including: Dehydration– to keep healthy, our body temperature needs to stay around 98°F. The body cools itself by sweating, which normally accounts for 70 to 80 per cent of the body’s heat loss. If a person becomes dehydrated, http://bit.ly/2MFJvqC

New York is a mixed state, meaning that it has a dog bite statute that mixes the one-bite rule with a limited degree of strict liability. The statute makes the owner or keeper of a previously adjudicated dangerous dog strictly liable only for the victim s medical and veterinary costs. For other damages, New York requires http://bit.ly/2MvurLP

Biking is a great form of exercise, is a fun way to get out in nature, and is a popular means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. However, biking is also one of the most common types of roadway accidents. Many bicyclists are struck, hurt, and killed every year by http://bit.ly/2sOaW9e

Every child needs sun protection. The lighter someone s natural skin color, the less melanin it has to absorb UV rays and protect itself. The darker a person s natural skin color, the more melanin it has. But both dark- and light-skinned kids need protection from UV rays because any tanning or burning causes skin damage. The http://bit.ly/2sFPHq2

Hunter J. Shkolnik was named Co-Liaison Counsel in the Flint Water Crisis Litigation by United Stated District Judge Judith E. Levy of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. In this role, Mr. Shkolnik will oversee all currently pending individual personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death cases, as well as the over 18,000 potential http://bit.ly/2LYu3Wc

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as follows:  “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature…when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual s work performance or creates an intimidating, http://bit.ly/2LOyhPW

Net neutrality is the idea that Internet Service Providers must support all internet signals equally, regardless of their content. The most common violation of net neutrality involves “throttling” or delaying certain signals. In one of the first such instances, the Federal Communications Commision fined Madison River Communications $15,000 because it restricted access to Vonage, a http://bit.ly/2LAW6dW

According to a recent study, over half the ticks in the Empire State are carriers of the disease. The percentage is even higher in the Hudson River basin area. As summer draws near, Department of Health officials have kept a close eye on tick density and infection rates. Tick density measures the gross number of http://bit.ly/2LqOn1X

Somewhat astoundingly, unintentional drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under 4. Those who survive often have permanent injury. It only takes a few moments below the water to cause irreversible brain damage. Many, many other victims become violently ill due to a chemical imbalance. Pool chlorine has many more active ingredients, http://bit.ly/2x71dj3

Essure is a specialized form of permanent birth control. Essure is not appropriate for all women but is typically used or prescribed for women who: Do not wish to have more children Are looking for a permanent form of birth control Need birth control sterilization without invasive surgery Seeks a permanent birth control method that http://bit.ly/2L0QnOa

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than three million people are injured each year in vehicle accidents across the country. The different injuries resulting from a car accident can be as varied as the individual circumstances of each collision, but there are some types of injuries that are more common than others. Some http://bit.ly/2jVzOqx

In legal practices, costs is not the same as the fees that are paid to your accident lawyer for their services. Instead, costs refer to the expenses paid by the lawyer s office in investigating your claim and representing you and presenting your case to the judge. There are many aspects of costs that can affect http://bit.ly/2G3OjRT

When an individual gets into legal trouble and breaks the law there are a number of consequences they can face, depending on the type and severity of their infractions. Two common yet often confused sentences a judge can pass down are probation and parole. There is a major procedural difference between probation and parole. Probation http://bit.ly/2KI4FmP

Patients who are presenting troublesome symptoms such as unrelenting coughing, severe shortness of breath, or chest pains need to be seen by their doctor as soon as possible. While these are symptoms commonly shared with many other issues they are also the primary symptoms of mesothelioma. After they see their physician and alert them to their http://bit.ly/2FkqS6p

In a major event like the recent emergency landing, there are usually a number of heroes. One is the anonymous passenger who kept a victim from being sucked out of the plane. There is also Captain Tammie Jo Shults, who made a successful emergency landing under Sully-like conditions. There is very often someone to blame http://bit.ly/2F7RZ4I

“Regardless of the outcome of the criminal prosecution, or even if there was no prosecution, crime victims can file civil lawsuits against offenders and other responsible parties. Unlike the criminal justice process, the civil justice system does not attempt to determine an offender s guilt or innocence. Offenders are also not put in prison. Rather, civil http://bit.ly/2Hoz47F

Over two decades after scientists discovered a “breakthrough procedure” in stroke treatments, many patients still have no access to advanced tPA therapy, largely because of potential medical malpractice issues. If ischemic (blood clot) stroke patients receive tissue Plasminogen Activator injections within three to four-and-a-half hours after the onset of symptoms, the tPA can effectively dissolve http://bit.ly/2HO3VeV

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC and the Law Offices of Brian Cunha & Associates have filed a 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 by Hyannis, Hyannisport, and West Hyannisport. The class action complaint was filed in the Federal http://bit.ly/2HO70eX

NorthStar Legal Action Group, PC, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, and actor and activist Hill Harper have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against the State of Michigan, seeking to compel the State to continue providing bottled water at the remaining four Point of Distribution (POD) sites. Recently, the State of Michigan http://bit.ly/2HOJoGX

When men and women go to their jobs day in and day out they expect fair treatment and a decent pay and to be treated like the hardworking individuals they are. When people are discriminated against solely because of their sex, then that person has become a victim of sexual discrimination in the workplace. For http://bit.ly/2F1HdwA

An occupational disease is any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity. It is an aspect of occupational safety and health. An occupational disease is typically identified when it is shown that it is more prevalent in a given body of workers than in the general population, or in other worker populations. The first http://bit.ly/2J3f0bm

As the number of planes flying the skies increases and as more and more people travel by plane, the risk that passengers will be involved in some sort of aviation accident while flying also greatly increases. Generally, air traffic is considered one of the safest methods of traveling long distances, but when something does go http://bit.ly/2HxvSaL

Asbestos refers to six naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have the ability to resist heat, fire and electricity. Although asbestos fibers are microscopic in nature, they are extremely durable and resistant to fire and most chemical reactions and breakdowns. These properties of asbestos supported its use for many years in a number of different commercial and http://bit.ly/2Ht5vm8

Roughly half of Parkinson’s patients suffer from frightening extracampine hallucinations (EH). Unusually high dopamine levels are usually responsible. In many cases, these hallucinations of animals or deceased individuals are extremely unsettling a... http://bit.ly/2v9YcgX

Tasigna® (Nilotinib)  has been prescribed to thousands of Americans suffering from varying forms of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) According to studies by The American Society of Hematology, a link has been found between the popular cancer drug... http://bit.ly/2qn0kw5

There are unfortunately a number of ways that people end up getting injured on the New York subway system. Subway accidents and injuries take place in the stations, on the platforms and on the trains. A brief list some of the most common subway hazards includes: Derailments or collisions involving one or more trains on the http://bit.ly/2HkTtex

Lexapro is a medication designed to reduce the symptoms and severity of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which is a type of depression and anxiety that occurs when day-to-day worries become overwhelming. It also aims to improve depression, which is caused by an imbalance of serotonin levels and helps regulate this hormone in the body and http://bit.ly/2HhdZws

“A contingency fee agreement is a payment arrangement that allows a plaintiff who has been injured and is seeking legal remedy to obtain legal representation even if they do not have money to pay a lawyer at the beginning of the case. A client does not have to pay a contingency fee up front, agreeing instead to pay http://bit.ly/2H3Jj1D

Food contamination can lead to foodborne illnesses, typically called food poisoning. Foodborne illness is a serious occurrence, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that an estimated 48 million people get sick each year, that over 120,000 are hospitalized, and that about 3,000 die as a result of food contamination annually in http://bit.ly/2GlYENY

For both employees and employers in the United States, being aware of the state and federal laws regarding employee wages and hours is critical; a breach of the law could result in penalties for an employer, and an employee may seek damages if their rights are violated. At the law offices of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, http://bit.ly/2J4bxdw

The trial team led by Hunter J. Shkolnik, Esq. along with Partner Patrick Haines and Associate Brett Bustamante of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC obtained a $24.1 million-dollar verdict in a case concerning a 2011 helicopter crash. The Plaintiff, Jeffrey Boatman, an experienced helicopter pilot, was making a routine flight one morning when his master caution indicator http://bit.ly/2GipvXi

The trial team led by Hunter J. Shkolnik, Esq. along with Partner Patrick Haines and Associate Brett Bustamante of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC obtained a $24.1 million-dollar verdict in a case concerning a 2011 helicopter crash. The Plaintiff, Jeffrey Boatman, an experienced helicopter pilot, was making a routine flight one morning when his master caution indicator http://bit.ly/2IUh6uZ

Uber drivers have filed a class action lawsuit claiming they have been misclassified as independent contractors and are entitled to be reimbursed for their expenses that Uber should have to pay, like for gas and vehicle maintenance. The lawsuit also challenges Uber’s practice of telling passengers that the gratuity is included and not to tip http://bit.ly/2GeXKyT

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently said that his company would welcome additional rules concerning political advertisement on the internet. Despite civil rights concerns, the move is necessary because he’s “sure someone’s trying” to manipulate the U.S. midterm elections through Facebook and other social media platforms. Facebook was at the center of controversy earlier this year http://bit.ly/2DSf0I2

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently said that his company would welcome additional rules concerning political advertisement on the internet. Despite civil rights concerns, the move is necessary because he’s “sure someone’s trying” to manipulate the U.S. midterm elections through Facebook and other social media platforms. Facebook was at the center of controversy earlier this year http://bit.ly/2IMNYG1

It is one of the most difficult things for a family to be told – that there is a chance that their loved one has been a victim of nursing home elder abuse or neglect. Trust has been broken and those whose job it was to take care of your loved one has done the http://bit.ly/2uaRHtz

Being involved in any sort of auto accident is a scary and painful experience to be sure but it is important to take care of yourself and stay calm in the minutes, hours, days, and weeks that follow. After an auto accident, you need to keep a clear head and make smart decisions and choices. http://bit.ly/2FPks4F

Ibuprofen is a type of drug classified as an NSAID non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Sold by the brand names Motrin and Advil, NSAIDs are a class of drugs that most Americans are very familiar with, in fact, some may even take Ibuprofen on a daily basis to help with pain management, and most don’t think http://bit.ly/2tXrnDc

It’s always payday for somebody, and largely thanks to two major 2017 data breaches, more people than ever are looking for an illegal payday at your expense. Large information leaks at the Internal Revenue Service and Equifax have combined to make the 2018 filing season one of the most scam-prone in history. Part of our http://bit.ly/2DubyDA

According to a report by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the opioid addiction epidemic is only growing bigger and deadlier each and every year. According to their 2016 report, which can be found here, the statistics are getting a bit scary: Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as http://bit.ly/2FF82rF

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, which serves as an opportunity to raise public awareness about how brain injuries occur, the prevalence of brain injuries, and the life-changing effects that brain injuries can have. While many organizations recognize brain injury awareness, the Brain Injury Association of America is one of the leaders, and has been http://bit.ly/2FA1nTR

Anyone who was old enough, will always remember where we were and what we were doing the day the world stopped and everything froze as the images of the World Trade Towers collapsing filled TV screens across the country. Even all of these years later we still feel the effects of it and we still http://bit.ly/2tFQgDn

We take medicine prescribed by our health care providers in order to get heathy and stay healthy. But far too often, the very medication we are taking to get better and treat one set of symptoms does damage and causes a whole new set off symptoms. This is common of many medications and there are http://bit.ly/2tGyBv9

Hundreds of thousands of people go to surgical centers instead of hospitals for routine procedures, complex surgeries, and everything in between. These places are very convenient, but are they safe? Not according to a recent survey. Since 2013, over 250 people have died following operations at one of the nation’s 5,000-plus surgical centers. Some of The post Harsh Spotlight Falls On Surgical Centers appeared first on Napoli Law. http://bit.ly/2G78L6d

Over the past decade, the number of states that have passed legislation related to medical marijuana and its use has increased dramatically. Indeed, while there are still many states that forbid the possession of marijuana regardless of its use, other states from California to Florida have given the OK to the drug (and some states have even http://bit.ly/2D3ZAA0

Lawsuit Filed For PFOA and PFOS Contamination in the Hampton Bays Water District, Town of Southampton, New York Napoli Shkolnik PLLC has filed a 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 by its 7,000 customers of the http://bit.ly/2F3jbFW

Public Hearing Scheduled on Local Law to Declare the Opioid Epidemic a Public Nuisance Schuyler County will hold a public hearing on March 12 to review a proposed local law declaring the opioid epidemic and its effects on the County a public nuisance. According to Schuyler County Attorney Steven Getman, the draft local law is http://bit.ly/2F2IQi1

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was a piece of legislature in the United States that makes provisions for a number of individuals who entered the country as minors, and who were in good standing, to seek deferment and protection from deportation of illegals. The aim of DACA was to give those who were brought into the http://bit.ly/2sMoC75

Napoli Shkolnik has filed two cases in Fort Worth, Texas against BNSF Railway, for injuries that two former employees suffered related to toxic exposures on the job. Burlington Northern Santa Fe is one of the nation’s largest railroads, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.  The two former employees brought suit separately under the Federal Employee Liability http://bit.ly/2BIaqPb

This is the time of year when people are traveling with friends and family and enjoying time away from their homes. Whether it is across the state or across the country or across the globe, everyone makes plans for the best trip possible. What they probably never even think about is what they would do http://bit.ly/2BH3ceq

Napoli Shkolnik has filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Falls Water Board, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (the former Hooker Chemical Corp.), and other defendants, for injuries related to toxic waste released from the Love Canal hazardous waste site. Love Canal, an area synonymous with hazardous waste and public health http://bit.ly/2sBCil5

Cyberbullying and Teen Depression: A Look Into Peer Pressure, Suicides If there are two things in life that are absolutely true in 2018, it is that social media usage and the internet are ubiquitous, and that being a teen hasn’t gotten any easier. In fact, rates of teen depression have skyrocketed when compared to earlier http://bit.ly/2svnB2W

Join us after church on Sunday, February 18 for an insightful experience that will also be a welcome break from the drinking water crisis. Outspoken Councilman Eric Mays, who has taken a leadership role in addressing the crisis, will speak to the crowd. Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle’s Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller will also speak. . Dr. http://bit.ly/2EDS3gx

For years, fashion models have been seen and not heard. Now, organizers at New York Fashion Week are trying to change that dynamic. In one event, models will end a traditional catwalk by sharing their stories about sexual abuse and exploitation. These stories are especially common in fashion circles where young women are often in http://bit.ly/2EBb4Qv

You already most likely know about the growing crisis of the opioid epidemic that is growing all across the country. We hear a lot of talk going on about the growing number of addicts and overdose cases but most of us know very little, if anything at all, about opioids, addiction, and the crisis. That http://bit.ly/2snfSEl

Assistant Speaker Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn) said he would re-introduce a proposal to change New York’s alcohol intoxication threshold from .08 to .05, based on a recent National Academy of Sciences report that made the same recommendation. Brushing off criticism from restaurant owners and lobbying groups which claimed that the proposal would effectively shut down many http://bit.ly/2EvUsK8

Modern medicine has made life easier for many and has helped extend our lives as well. But with all the good that has come there is also a darker side, one of which is the abuse and addiction that comes with potent pain killers, especially opioids. When a physician prescribes an opioid like oxycodone or http://bit.ly/2nEB4AS

Most people have contracted the flu at some point in their life, or cared for a sick loved one with the flu at the very least. After all, there is a flu season every year in the United States. In most cases, however, most people can escape the worst effects of the flu via vaccine, http://bit.ly/2s9NfdF

While the two Super Bowl quarterbacks are getting most of the headlines, the Hall of Famer made headlines of his own when he said that he would discourage his grandchildren from playing football. In an interview, Favre called football concussions “a scary issue.” Additionally, head injuries in football are going to get worse as the http://bit.ly/2rYVtp0

PFOA Water Poisoning In Wainscott, New York In October 2017, Suffolk County health officials first discovered high levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other dangerous chemicals in drinking water wells near the East Hampton Airport. During a ... http://bit.ly/2GuzYj1

The heroin addict of the 1980’s-1990’s was of the older teen and young adult. Images of 18-30 year-olds stoned out or lying dead in the alleyways of the nation’s city are now being replaced with the new face of heroin addiction- young children. Children increasingly are coming into contact with illegal drugs. Sadly, this means http://bit.ly/2GlfPfh

Workplace discrimination unfortunately occurs on a daily basis in the country and these instances of discrimination in the workplace occur when an individual is treated unfairly in some way and discriminated against because of one a factor that is out of their control and that has no impact on their job performance. Discrimination in the http://bit.ly/2rFBhrP