A man who worked for ten years at an East London Marina repairing narrow boats has settled out of court for an undisclosed sum, claiming exposure to asbestos at work gave him terminal lung cancer.
The settlement has highlighted the hidden danger of asbestos for the thousands of people who live in boats across the UK.
According to a press release by the man's solicitors, many boats built prior to 1985 used asbestos products as insulation in the heating systems, engine parts, pipe work and exhausts.
"If the asbestos is in poor condition or is disturbed so that the fibres are inhaled the consequences can be fatal with conditions like mesothelioma developing decades later," said a spokesman for the firm.
The 72-year-old Grandfather of five, who was diagnosed in March 2008, recalls asbestos was present in around 70% of the boats he repaired during his time at the yard from 1979-1989.
Despite not wanting to be named, he released the following statement through his lawyers, the Personal Injury firm, Thompsons solicitors:
"I knew asbestos was in the boats I was working on but I had no idea that it was dangerous. Decades later I am now facing a death sentence. I want to help prevent other people from coming into contact with asbestos so they don't suffer the same fate as me. I now know from painful experience that asbestos can kill. If someone had warned me about the dangers then perhaps this would not have happened to me."
2009年7月21日星期二
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Warn of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
New York, NY, July 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Mesothelioma cancer lawyers Weitz & Luxenberg would like to alert the public of the fatal dangers associated with secondhand exposure to asbestos. It was recently reported in the news that a widow who lost her husband to mesothelioma has now also been diagnosed with mesothelioma from secondhand asbestos exposure.
Her husband worked in the manufacturing industry with asbestos containing products. He experienced on-the-job asbestos exposure from 1963 through 1985. When he returned home from work, his wife would brush the dust of his clothing. It is very likely that she became exposed to asbestos from cleaning her husband's work clothes. This secondhand asbestos exposure eventually led to the development of mesothelioma cancer.
Secondhand asbestos exposure is asbestos exposure from another person who was directly exposed to asbestos. Often, secondhand asbestos exposure occurs when a person washes the clothes of another who works with asbestos. Once asbestos fibers enter the body, they can become lodged in internal organs such as the lungs and cause serious illnesses such as cancer.
Symptoms of mesothelioma
The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma cancer include shortness of breath and chest pain. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, difficulty with swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.
Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers can help
Weitz & Luxenberg is the leading asbestos and mesothelioma law firm in the U.S. The firm's mesothelioma attorneys have provided outstanding financial assistance to many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma by winning remarkable verdicts and settlements in mesothelioma cases. Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers accept mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer cases from all regions of the U.S. and certain regions of Canada. The firm provides free online case reviews from www.weitzlux.com and maintains a blog at mesotheliomajustice.blogspot.com.
Weitz & Luxenberg also handles cases involving defective products such as Hydroxycut and shoulder pain pumps. For the latest news on drugs and medical devices, visit www.pharma-watch.com
Her husband worked in the manufacturing industry with asbestos containing products. He experienced on-the-job asbestos exposure from 1963 through 1985. When he returned home from work, his wife would brush the dust of his clothing. It is very likely that she became exposed to asbestos from cleaning her husband's work clothes. This secondhand asbestos exposure eventually led to the development of mesothelioma cancer.
Secondhand asbestos exposure is asbestos exposure from another person who was directly exposed to asbestos. Often, secondhand asbestos exposure occurs when a person washes the clothes of another who works with asbestos. Once asbestos fibers enter the body, they can become lodged in internal organs such as the lungs and cause serious illnesses such as cancer.
Symptoms of mesothelioma
The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma cancer include shortness of breath and chest pain. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, difficulty with swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.
Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers can help
Weitz & Luxenberg is the leading asbestos and mesothelioma law firm in the U.S. The firm's mesothelioma attorneys have provided outstanding financial assistance to many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma by winning remarkable verdicts and settlements in mesothelioma cases. Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers accept mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer cases from all regions of the U.S. and certain regions of Canada. The firm provides free online case reviews from www.weitzlux.com and maintains a blog at mesotheliomajustice.blogspot.com.
Weitz & Luxenberg also handles cases involving defective products such as Hydroxycut and shoulder pain pumps. For the latest news on drugs and medical devices, visit www.pharma-watch.com
Support Group for Mesothelioma and Other Cancers at Sloan-Kettering Aims to Help Patients Cope with their Cancer
"Psycho-oncology" focuses on a patient's spiritual and emotional wellbeing in addition to mainstream cancer treatments like chemo and radiation
Syracuse, NY 7/20/2009 07:27 下午 GMT (FINDITT)
An innovative group therapy program developed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Medical Center is helping men and women with advanced mesothelioma and other cancers find hope and meaning in their lives, in spite of die prognoses. The eight-week support program is an offshoot of a field of psychiatry known as "psycho-oncology," a specialty which focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and psycological aspects of cancer.
The cancer and mesothelioma support group program was developed by Memorial Sloan-Kettering psychiatrist William Breitbart, MD, in an effort to help cancer patients learn to live their lives in the time between their diagnosis and eventual death. Dr. Breitbart has been chief of the psychiatry service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering since 1996, focusing on the pain, symptom control, and palliative care of advanced cancer patients. His support group approach is known as "meaning-centered psychotherapy," because it aims to help patients find the meaning and purpose in their own lives when faced with a devastating and fatal disease.
Although quite rare, mesothelioma is extremely aggressive and always fatal, as there is no known cure. Caused by previous exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma – also known as asbestos cancer – will affect about 2,500 Americans this year. Individuals who work in certain industries, including firefighters, construction workers, automobile mechanics, and military veterans [specifically those who served during WWII on naval vessels] are considered to be at a heightened risk of developing mesothelioma or a related asbestos disease.
The program has been used on more than 300 patients since its inception at Memorial Sloan-Kettering in 2000, and is based in part on the writings of Austrian psychiatrist and Auschwitz concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl. Dr. Frankl attributed his survival to a deeply founded conviction that, even in the face of death, his life still held meaning.
Likewise, Dr. Breitbart's program focuses on helping men and women with stage 3 or 4 cancer reaffirm the meaning and importance of their own lives, through reconnecting with sources like love and family relationships that can offer continued opportunites for personal growth and deep comfort.
Each session focuses on a different, specific topic.
Following the initial introductory session, subsequent sessions help patients identify and accept the changes that have occurred in their lives since their diagnoses, to identify the aspects of their lives which are most meaningful to them, and to find ways to satsfy ambitions by connecting with those people and things which are most important to each individual. In the final session, group aprticipants are asked to develop a "legacy project," which helps thems hare the things they most want to pass on to friends and loved ones.
Both individual and group therapy are regular components of mestohelioma treatment at major cancer centers throughout the world. But Dr. Breitbart's prgroam is still in the investigational phase. Research regarding the approach has revealed that meaning-centered psychotherapy significantly elevates emotional well-being of the patients who participate in the program,a s well as reducing their levels of anxiety.
As a result of such positive results, cancer centers and other medical facitlities in Europe and Canada have begun similar programs, based on the one developed by Dr. Breitbart, and medical professionals worldwide are recognizing the role of meaning-centered programs in cancer treatment and mesothelioma therapy.
Individuals interested in elarning about mesothelioma, its causes, and its treatment can contact Memorial Sloan-Kettering oncologist Valerie Rusch, MD or visit her web page at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering website, located at http://www.mskcc.org/prg/prg/bios/51.cfm.
2009年7月18日星期六
Malignant mesothelioma mortality--United States, 1999-2005
Bang KM et al. - In a recent edition of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, it was noted that during 1999-2005, 18,068 malignant mesothelioma (MM) deaths were reported in the US; 14,591 (80.8%) occurred among males and 17,180 (95.1%) among whites.
Methods- MM is a fatal cancer primarily associated with exposure to asbestos.
- The latency period between first exposure to asbestos and clinical disease usually is 20-40 yrs.
- An estimated 1.3 million construction and general industry workers potentially are being exposed to asbestos.
- To characterize mortality attributed to mesothelioma, CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) analyzed annual multiple-cause-of-death records for 1999-2005.
- 18,068 deaths of persons with MM were reported, increasing from 2482 deaths in 1999 to 2704 in 2005, but the annual death rate was stable (14.1 per million in 1999 and 14.0 in 2005).
- Maintenance, renovation, or demolition activities that might disturb asbestos should be performed with precautions that sufficiently prevent exposures for workers and the public.
- Physicians should document the occupational history of all suspected and confirmed mesothelioma cases.
Weitz & Luxenberg Mesothelioma Cancer Lawyers Warn of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Secondhand asbestos exposure can lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. For more information and a free online lawsuit review, visit www.weitzlux.com.
New York, NY, July 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Mesothelioma cancer lawyers Weitz & Luxenberg would like to alert the public of the fatal dangers associated with secondhand exposure to asbestos. It was recently reported in the news that a widow who lost her husband to mesothelioma has now also been diagnosed with mesothelioma from secondhand asbestos exposure.
Her husband worked in the manufacturing industry with asbestos containing products. He experienced on-the-job asbestos exposure from 1963 through 1985. When he returned home from work, his wife would brush the dust of his clothing. It is very likely that she became exposed to asbestos from cleaning her husband's work clothes. This secondhand asbestos exposure eventually led to the development of mesothelioma cancer.
Secondhand asbestos exposure is asbestos exposure from another person who was directly exposed to asbestos. Often, secondhand asbestos exposure occurs when a person washes the clothes of another who works with asbestos. Once asbestos fibers enter the body, they can become lodged in internal organs such as the lungs and cause serious illnesses such as cancer.
Symptoms of mesothelioma
The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma cancer include shortness of breath and chest pain. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, difficulty with swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.
Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers can help
Weitz & Luxenberg is the leading asbestos and mesothelioma law firm in the U.S. The firm's mesothelioma attorneys have provided outstanding financial assistance to many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma by winning remarkable verdicts and settlements in mesothelioma cases. Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers accept mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer cases from all regions of the U.S. and certain regions of Canada. The firm provides free online case reviews from www.weitzlux.com and maintains a blog at mesotheliomajustice.blogspot.com.
Weitz & Luxenberg also handles cases involving defective products such as Hydroxycut and shoulder pain pumps. For the latest news on drugs and medical devices, visit www.pharma-watch.com.
Her husband worked in the manufacturing industry with asbestos containing products. He experienced on-the-job asbestos exposure from 1963 through 1985. When he returned home from work, his wife would brush the dust of his clothing. It is very likely that she became exposed to asbestos from cleaning her husband's work clothes. This secondhand asbestos exposure eventually led to the development of mesothelioma cancer.
Secondhand asbestos exposure is asbestos exposure from another person who was directly exposed to asbestos. Often, secondhand asbestos exposure occurs when a person washes the clothes of another who works with asbestos. Once asbestos fibers enter the body, they can become lodged in internal organs such as the lungs and cause serious illnesses such as cancer.
Symptoms of mesothelioma
The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma cancer include shortness of breath and chest pain. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, difficulty with swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.
Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers can help
Weitz & Luxenberg is the leading asbestos and mesothelioma law firm in the U.S. The firm's mesothelioma attorneys have provided outstanding financial assistance to many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma by winning remarkable verdicts and settlements in mesothelioma cases. Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers accept mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer cases from all regions of the U.S. and certain regions of Canada. The firm provides free online case reviews from www.weitzlux.com and maintains a blog at mesotheliomajustice.blogspot.com.
Weitz & Luxenberg also handles cases involving defective products such as Hydroxycut and shoulder pain pumps. For the latest news on drugs and medical devices, visit www.pharma-watch.com.
2009年7月17日星期五
Bristol man's asbestos cancer payout
Cornelius Doherty, who is known as Con, was diagnosed with mesothelioma a year ago.
The 76-year-old worked as a floor layer for 42 years and had regular contact with asbestos without realising the dangers.
When he was diagnosed with the cancer Mr Doherty, 76, was told he probably had 18 months to live and suffers pain every day.
He had always been fit, still visited some of Bristol's nightspots and was able to complete exercises done by members of the Canadian Air Force until he became unwell.
Mr Doherty first knew something was wrong when he was walking from the city centre home to Highridge and became breathless coming up the hill near the junction between Bridgwater Road and Bishopsworth Road.
The widower went to the Bristol Royal Infirmary's A&E the next day, where it was discovered that he had fluid on his lung. After further tests he was diagnosed with the cancer that affects the cells in the lung tissue.
Mr Doherty said: "I was coming out of Chicago Rock on the Saturday night and was walking home at about 3am. It wasn't until I got to the hill before the Cross Hands and I could not get my breath that I knew anything about it.
"When I went to the BRI the following day they took away three-and-a-half litres of fluid and that is when they diagnosed mesothelioma."
Mr Doherty said: "This disease has completely changed my life. It has got gradually worse and my chest has gradually tightened up. I am on stronger tablets now.
"My breathing has gone and now if I walk and talk, it takes it out of me. I can only walk short distances now.
"I was offered radiotherapy but it would have taken 12 weeks and they said it would probably only add 14 weeks to my life. I don't want any more treatment; there is a lot of pain."
Mr Doherty, who served with the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in the 1950s, said he had friends who have died as a result of exposure to asbestos.
He said: "Asbestos was there but we did not know the damage it could do.
"Some of the apprentices used to make snowballs out of it.
"No-one knew it could harm us. We would not have done it if we had."
Mr Doherty worked for Bedminster-based C W Jones Flooring Ltd on and off from 1963 to 2005 along with other companies in the Bristol area that no longer exist. He also worked in building in New Zealand. His case was brought against C W Jones Flooring because only they remained
Mr Doherty was represented by Simon Allen, partner at Russell Jones and Walker, who said that about 2,000 people die from the cancer in the UK every year and it is expected to peak in 2020.
Mr Allen said: "Unfortunately, it is inevitable that Mr Doherty's symptoms will worsen and he will require an increasing level of care. We hope that the settlement received from his former employers will go some way to compensating him."
The case was settled out of court three weeks before it was due to be heard but the firm did not admit liability.
Adrian Jones, the managing director of C W Jones, said: "It is unfortunate that Mr Doherty has mesothelioma but we have never knowingly put anybody at risk.
"Mr Doherty worked for 11 other companies in the Bristol area over the years and in other countries but we are the last man left standing so it has been our insurance that has picked up the bill, as government legislation has made every company responsible for his entire career, whether or not they used asbestos."
Longtime Ottawa County education advocate Joe Hoffer, 61, dies
by Kym Reinstadler | The Grand Rapids Press Monday July 13, 2009, 7:26 PM
Joe HofferHOLLAND -- Longtime education advocate Joe Hoffer died Monday at Hospice House of Holland from mesothelioma, a cancer in the lining of internal organs caused by exposure to asbestos.
Mr. Hoffer, 61, served 12 years on the Holland school board and did not to seek re-election in 2004. He also served eight years on the Ottawa Area Intermediate School Board, resigning in January 2008 after lung removal surgery.
Mr. Hoffer had been president of both school boards. He was also a member of The Salvation Army board, Holland Boosters Club and Michigan State University Alumni Association.
"Joe was one of the good guys who cared deeply about people, personally and professionally," said Karen McPhee, superintendent of the OAISD. "His soft spot was for students who, for whatever reason, needed non-traditional ways to earn a diploma, which he believed was so important."
Hoffer was a champion of Wavecrest Career Academy, a high school with a vocational emphasis opened in 2006. The OAISD chartered the school after member districts had to close or reduce alternative programs because of flat state funding.
"Joe was quiet and unassuming, yet tenacous as a board member," said Deb Sterken, who served with him on the Holland school board. "He was one who'd pick up the phone and initiate the conversations that build consensus."
Hoffer's concern about the future of the urban district superseded his tenure on the board. He was the spokesman for a group of businessmen who, in 2005, ran advertisements hoping to leverage progress in stalemated teacher contract negotiations.
Hoffer started the firm Hoffer & Associates in the 1980s. He worked for Great Lakes Contract Interiors from 2001 until he became ill two years ago.
Hoffer had said he traced his asbestos exposure to a summer job in a furnace factory during college.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Lugers Hoffer; three children, Jennifer Telgenhof and Katie Hoffer, both of Holland, and Michael Hoffer, of Naperville, Ill., and three grandchildren.
The funeral is private, but public visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at at Dykstra Funeral Homes' Mulder Chapel, 188 W. 32nd Ave.
Memorials may be made to: International Mesothelioma Program, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA, 02115.
Beaumont firefighter survives serious surgery
Beaumont Fire Captain David Chesser is in ICU at an Omaha, Nebraska hospital. Chesser was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. Doctors did several hours of surgery and removed most of the cancer. They had to remove Chesser's spleen, part of his pancreas and his appendix.
Captain David Chesser has been serving the Southeast Texas community for 35 years.
Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399 is sponsoring a benefit raffle to help raise funds to assist Captain Chesser with expenses related to his medical treatment.
Tickets are available from any Beaumont firefighter or you can contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 409-880-3905 for more information.
Tickets are $5 each and there are seven chances to win one of the following prizes:
1. Deep Sea Fishing Excursion for 6
2. Remington 798 30-06 Hunting Rifle
3. Pearson Archery Hunting Bow Package
4. Czech VZ-24 98 Manzer 257 Caliber Rifle
5. One-night Hotel Spa Package for 2 at the Elegante Hotel
6. Sliced Cooked Brisket (Big Rich Courville's)
7. Sliced Cooked Brisket (Big Rich Courville's)
The drawing will take place at Number 1 Fire Station, 747 College, on August 1, 2009. You do not need to be present to win.
¥77 million for base asbestos death
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa Pref. (Kyodo) The Yokohama District Court ordered the government Monday to pay about ¥77 million to the family of a deceased man who developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working at the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Presiding Judge Haruhiko Sakae of the Yokosuka branch of the district court ruled the government and the U.S. military neglected to take necessary safety measures, such as having workers wear protective masks.
Sakae also said the government was aware of instances of asbestos-related health hazards before Hitoshi Taima began working at the base in 1977.
"I hope the government and the U.S. military implement preventive measures so that no other workers will fall victim to asbestos-related diseases after being exposed to asbestos at work," said Taima's widow, Mieko, 53.
According to the court, Taima was exposed to asbestos in insulation filling while fixing and setting up air conditioners as an engineer at the base between 1977 and 1995.
The lawsuit had demanded ¥94 million in compensation from the government, which was his employer for the U.S. base work.
Taima was diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2006 and died in May 2007 at age 51. Before passing away, Taima filed the lawsuit against the government based on the U.S. Navy's decision in March 2007 that recognized his case as illness and injury suffered in the course of carrying out one's job duties, according to his family.
Taima's family succeeded him as plaintiff after his death.
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Gov't ordered to pay Y77 mil to family of asbestos victim at U.S. base
YOKOSUKA —
The Yokohama District Court ordered the Japanese government Monday to pay about 77 million yen to the family of a deceased man who had suffered mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working at the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Judge Haruhiko Sakae at the Yokosuka branch of the district court ruled the Japanese government and the U.S. forces neglected their safety obligation to employees by not taking necessary safety measures, such as having them wear protective masks.
The judge also said the government was aware of instances of asbestos-related health hazards before the man, Hitoshi Taima, began working at the base in 1977. According to the ruling, Taima had been exposed to asbestos in insulation filling while fixing and setting up air conditioners as an engineer at the base between 1977 and 1995. Taima was diagnosed as suffering from mesothelioma in April 2006 and died in May 2007 at the age of 51, after filing the lawsuit against the state based on the U.S. Navy decision that recognized Taima's case as illness and injury suffered in the course of doing one's job duties in March 2007, according to his family.
Some clarifications on mesothelioma study
I am writing to clarify any misunderstanding or misinformation that is out there as a result of last week抯 mesothelioma study update meeting that the University of Minnesota held in Eveleth on June 25.
Because I was asked by some retirees whether or not persons who had worked at LTV and United Taconite would be involved, I want to make it perfectly clear that yes, of course they will be. Study participants will be randomly selected so that the study is not tainted in any way. The main goal is to have the best, most unbiased, study information available from participants so that we can get to the bottom of this very serious disease.
Any current or former mine worker or spouse, whether or not you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another lung disease or disorder or cancer, should feel free to contact the University of Minnesota if you have concerns and want to discuss them further. You should contact the Minnesota Taconite Workers Health Study toll free at 866-978-1822. And if you want to learn more, you can access lots of information on the website for the Minnesota Taconite Workers Health Study at www.taconiteworkers.umn. edu. You can also submit any questions you have through this website, and you will receive a response.
I hope this clears up any confusion. Also be aware that the U of M has been working with the steelworkers union and the mining companies to obtain lists of current and former workers from all mines including LTV, Erie and other closed mines, so they can be considered for the study also.
And as always, please feel free to contact me with your questions, comments or concerns at 218-749-5690.
Tom Rukavina
State Representative Dist. 5
Virginia, Minn.
Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality—United States, 1999-2005
Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal cancer primarily associated with exposure to asbestos. The latency period between first exposure to asbestos and clinical disease usually is 20-40 years.1? Although asbestos is no longer mined in the United States, the mineral is still imported, and a substantial amount of asbestos remaining in buildings eventually will be removed, either during remediation or demolition. Currently, an estimated 1.3 million construction and general industry workers potentially are being exposed to asbestos.2 To characterize mortality attributed to mesothelioma, CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) analyzed annual multiple-cause-of-death records for 1999-2005, the most recent years for which complete data are available.* For those years, a total of 18,068 deaths of persons with malignant mesothelioma were reported, increasing from 2,482 deaths in 1999 to 2,704 in 2005, but the annual death rate was stable (14.1 per million in . . . [Full Text of this Article]
1,063 recognized as sufferers of asbestos-linked diseases
A labor ministry survey showed Monday that 1,063 people were eligible for workers' compensation as sufferers of asbestos-linked diseases such as mesothelioma in fiscal 2008 as they were affected by asbestos while working. The figure was up 6.1 percent from the previous fiscal year, although it was less than the record 1,784 in fiscal 2006, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
In the reporting fiscal year, 1,268 people applied for workers' compensation due to health problems caused by asbestos, up 12.5 percent from fiscal 2007, of whom 560 were diagnosed as mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, and 503 as lung cancer, the ministry said. Most of the victims were from the construction and manufacturing industries, the survey showed.
California Mesothelioma Law Firm Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason Adds Two New Associates
Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason, a national law firm with a focus on representing mesothelioma victims, has added two associates to help deepen the firm's expertise and resources in asbestos litigation. The additions expand the firm's professional staff to eight attorneys.
(PRWEB) June 28, 2009 -- Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason, a national law firm with a focus on representing mesothelioma victims, has added two associates to help deepen the firm's expertise and resources in asbestos litigation. The additions expand the firm's professional staff to eight attorneys.
In the past 5 years, CPS&M has obtained more than $50 million in verdicts and settlements for clients throughout the U.S. from the asbestos companies.
Grant Walters obtained his J.D. from the John F. Kennedy School of Law and his B.A. in Political Science from the California State University, Hayward. He is admitted to practice in California is an active member of American Association for Justice, Consumer Attorneys of California, Marin County Bar Association and San Francisco County Bar Association. Prior to joining CPS&M, Grant was an associate with Brayton Purcell, LLP.
Bryn Gallagher obtained her J.D. from Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington and a B.A. in Political Science from Duke University, where she played varsity volleyball. She is admitted to practice in California. Prior to joining CPS&M, Bryn was an associate with Brayton Purcell, LLP.
As one of the original plaintiff-only asbestos firms in the nation, CPS&M currently represents a select number of mesothelioma victims in a variety of cases - including product liability, negligence, premises liability, admiralty and other toxic torts causes for relief.
About Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason
CPS&M has always been dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals against corporations and only accepts cases on a contingency basis - meaning their clients never pay for services unless CPS&M successfully handles their matters. CPS&M has an outstanding track record and for more than 30 years has obtained generous compensation for the firm'™s clients. Visit Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason for more information or call 1-800-440-4262.
Asbestos Contamination In Libby, Montana, A "National Tragedy," Says New York Mesothelioma Lawyer
NY attorney Joseph W. Belluck says EPA action underscores the need for further action and health care for area residents exposed to asbestos.
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 26, 2009 -- A new federal declaration of a public health emergency in two Montana towns contaminated with asbestos highlights the serious health consequences of asbestos exposure and the need to minimize it, says a New York personal injury attorney.
"The situation in Libby, Montana, is a national tragedy," said Joseph W. Belluck, a partner at the New York law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP, which handles asbestos-related injury cases. "It shows how far-reaching the adverse effects of breathing asbestos can be. Not only were the miners affected, but their families and the entire town suffered."
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson announced Wednesday that the agency has determined a public health emergency exists in the towns of Libby and Troy in northwest Montana. In recent years hundreds of asbestos-related disease cases have been documented in those communities.
It is the first time the EPA has made a determination under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly referred to as the Superfund law, that conditions at a site constitute a public health emergency.
The EPA's action underscores the need for further action and health care for area residents who have been or may be exposed to asbestos, Belluck said.
"Based on what we've seen in our practice, it's no surprise that the first declaration of a public health emergency under CERCLA involves asbestos exposure," Belluck said.
Investigations performed by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have found the incidence of occurrence of asbestosis, a lung condition, in the Libby area to be much higher than the national average for the period from 1979-1998.
To learn more about the public health emergency and other useful information about mesothelioma, go to http://www.aboutmesothelioma.net.
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, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm has won more than $200 million in compensation for its clients and their families.
Partner Jordan Fox is a well-know asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine's "the 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.
Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in New York Magazine's "The 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.
For more information, contact the firm at 877-695-2909 or through its online contact form.
Iron Range taconite workers and spouses to be checked for mesothelioma
EVELETH, Minn. (AP) -- A random sample of current and former Iron Range taconite workers will soon receive letters inviting them to participate in a screening program for a rare lung disease.
University of Minnesota researchers are selecting 1,200 taconite workers and 800 of their spouses for a study to find out why so many Iron Rangers are dying from mesothelioma.
The letters will be mailed in mid-July and health screenings will begin this fall at the Virginia Regional Medical Center. Results of the screenings will be ready late in 2010. They will be shared with patients and their doctors, but won't be public.
The study is intended to find out if there's a link between taconite dust and mesothelioma, which is more commonly associated with exposure to commercial asbestos.
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