No workers should have to risk their long-term health to make a living, mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck says.
It’s no coincidence that an increase in mesothelioma in Asia is anticipated, following the greater imports of asbestos in Asian countries in recent decades.
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 01, 2011
Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs, is closely linked to breathing asbestos, Belluck said.
“It’s no coincidence that an increase in mesothelioma in Asia is anticipated, following the greater imports of asbestos in Asian countries in recent decades,” said Belluck, a partner in Belluck & Fox, LLP, a New York law firm that represents mesothelioma victims. “We know from experience that mesothelioma deaths will soon follow the increase in asbestos use. In the U.S., asbestos use peaked in the mid-20th century, and we are still dealing with new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed every week as a consequence.”
According to the new study in Respirology, the journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, the increase in asbestos use in Asian countries since 1970 is likely to trigger a surge in asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer, in the next 20 years.
Asia’s share of worldwide asbestos use has steadily increased from 14 percent in the decades before 1970s to 64 percent from 2001 to 2007, the study said. Asbestos is widely used in building materials, roofing, cement and power plants in Asia. Yet many Asian countries that import asbestos have weak or non-existent workplace safety laws to protect workers from inhaling the toxic asbestos dust.
The portion of mesothelioma deaths recorded in Asian countries is far less than the percentage of asbestos used in Asia, suggesting mesothelioma deaths will rise significantly in the next 20 years. Workers exposed to asbestos typically take 20 to 50 years to show symptoms of malignant mesothelioma after inhaling asbestos fibers.
“Mesothelioma is a tragedy in slow motion, but the consequences are very real to the affected families,” Belluck said. “We believe a worldwide ban on asbestos, as called for by the World Health Organization, is the only sure way to stop the suffering and deaths caused by mesothelioma and asbestos-related 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. 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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