Workers diagnosed with mesothelioma may be entitled to file asbestos exposure claims and lawsuits, says New York lawyer Joseph W. Belluck.
Utility workers are among the occupations at highest risk of workplace asbestos exposure and developing mesothelioma.
New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) March 18, 2011
New York attorney Joseph W. Belluck said a recent workplace safety study highlights the continuing health risk that utility workers everywhere -- including New York -- face from exposure to asbestos. Breathing asbestos fibers is linked to mesothelioma, an incurable cancer of the lining of the lung or abdomen that strikes 2,500 to 3,000 Americans each year.
“During the era when many power plants were built, asbestos was widely used as a building material,” said Belluck, a partner in Belluck & Fox, a New York law firm that represents mesothelioma victims in asbestos exposure lawsuits. “Utility workers are among the occupations at highest risk of workplace asbestos exposure and developing mesothelioma. Our law firm fights for New York workers and their families by pursuing asbestos exposure litigation and mesothelioma claims.”
The recent study by scientists in Germany, published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, surveyed more than 8,600 former and active employees at coal burning and nuclear power plants in Germany to identify occupations at highest risk of workplace asbestos exposure. Power plants produce high temperatures in the generation of electricity, and asbestos was widely used as a heat-resistant insulation in turbines and other areas of plants.
For most workplaces where high temperatures or the need for heat protection demanded the use of insulation, a significant workplace asbestos exposure risk is assumed, the study said. While the study focused on German workers, U.S. utility workers likely faced the same working conditions and dangers from asbestos, Belluck said.
The researchers suggest that workers at power generation plants, including plant operators, metal workers and utility employees, were exposed to asbestos dust. Exposure to asbestos is associated with serious respiratory diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung.
“Asbestos is a toxic material, and for decades asbestos manufacturers profited at the expense of many workers’ health,” said Belluck. “In New York, our laws allow mesothelioma victims and their families to bring asbestos litigation and mesothelioma lawsuits to seek compensation from asbestos manufacturers and employers who exposed workers to asbestos.”
About Belluck & Fox, LLP
Belluck & Fox, LLP, is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as victims of crime, medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, exposure to lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won nearly $350 million in compensation for clients and their families.
Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and in Super Lawyers. Mr. Belluck has won numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for more than $12 million.
Partner Jordan Fox is a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal’s Largest Verdict of the Year.
In September, Belluck & Fox, LLP, won a coveted spot on a list of America's best law firms, which was published jointly by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers magazine. The listing showcased 8,782 different law firms ranked in one or more of 81 major practice areas.
For more information, contact the firm at (877) 695-2909 or through the online contact form.
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