Events such as the Global Asbestos Awareness Week Conference can raise public consciousness about the ongoing threat of asbestos-related diseases, especially in older products and buildings, NY mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck says.
An event like this calls attention to the fact that asbestos exposure is not a thing of the past. People continue to die from diseases such as mesothelioma that have been linked to this toxic material.
New York (Vocus/PRWEB) April 12, 2011
New York personal injury attorney Joseph W. Belluck said today that an event such as the recent Global Asbestos Awareness Week conference, held through April 3 Atlanta, remind the public that people continue to suffer from asbestos-related diseases.“An event like this calls attention to the fact that asbestos exposure is not a thing of the past,” said Belluck, a partner in the New York law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP, which has been a national leader in seeking justice for asbestos victims and their survivors. “People continue to die from diseases such as mesothelioma that have been linked to this toxic material.”
Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer that arises in the lining of the lung and abdomen. It is associated with inhaling microscopic asbestos dust.
The symptoms of the disease generally appear at least 10 years or longer after exposure. It’s been estimated that 2,500 to 3,000 Americans die each year of mesothelioma and thousands more die of lung cancer related to asbestos.
The Global Asbestos Awareness Week conference was organized by the non-profit Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and supported by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
"We congratulate the organizations for sponsoring this important event," Belluck said. "Belluck & Fox is proud to be an annual sponsor of this event and support the work of ADAO."
According to the event’s website, the conference brought together leading international experts "to discuss the impact of asbestos on public health, the environment and the economy.”
As explained on the Belluck & Fox website, Mesotheliomahelp.net, asbestos was sold and used for decades without warnings in a variety of insulation, automotive brakes, fireproofing, pipe covering, cements, refractory materials, gaskets, floor tiles and joint compounds.
Most asbestos products were banned in the U.S. and abroad in the 1980s, but the threat of exposure remains, especially among construction and general industry workers, Belluck said.
“People don’t realize how widespread asbestos remains in older products, buildings and factories, or how many workers the disease affects,” Belluck said. “Hopefully, greater public awareness can help build support for additional research dollars to find ways to identify and help people who are likely to develop the disease.”
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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