New York, NY (PRWEB) January 07, 2012

New York City mesothelioma attorney Joseph W. Belluck today joined the recent call by U.S. and Canadian advocacy groups for the elimination of the use of asbestos and asbestos-containing products.

?The continued manufacture and use of asbestos, a known carcinogen for nearly 100 years, simply makes no sense,? said Belluck, a partner in the New York City law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP.

?Any legitimate consideration of what?s proper for human health and well-being concludes with a ban on asbestos and the manufacture of asbestos-containing products.?

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, a national advocacy group for mesothelioma victims in the U.S., joined the Canadian Voices of Asbestos Victims in issuing a declaration last week. The groups called on Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama to stop the use of asbestos and eliminate asbestos-related disease.

Asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous material used in a variety of industrial, construction and consumer products. It has been linked to disease since the early 1900s and identified as a carcinogen since the 1920s.

Asbestos fibers easily break down when disturbed. If inhaled, asbestos can result in a usually fatal cancer called mesothelioma, asbestosis and other diseases.

More than 10,000 Americans and 1,000 Canadians die every year of diseases caused by asbestos exposure, the North American Declaration to Eliminate Asbestos says. Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdominal cavity, is among these diseases.

Canada permits the mining and export of asbestos. The U.S. and Canadian governments continue to allow asbestos to be used in some products.

The U.S. Geological Survey says that about 90 percent of the estimated 820 metric tons of asbestos the United States imported in the first seven months of 2010 came from Canada.

Belluck is a nationally recognized attorney whose practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death litigation based on asbestos-exposure and cases of mesothelioma.

He said most of the people his firm assists are older workers, retirees and military veterans who were exposed to asbestos in the workplace decades ago.

?Because mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can take decades to develop, we are seeing today how asbestos has harmed those who were exposed to it a generation ago,? Belluck said. ?Continued mining, manufacture and use of asbestos today means we will continue to see disease, and the grief and expenses that come with it, for generations to come.?

Belluck & Fox has won more than $ 450 million in judgments for plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits pertaining to diseases caused by asbestos exposure.

Anyone who has received a diagnosis of mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease should contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer to protect their rights to compensation for the expenses and losses caused by their illness, Belluck said.

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and the Canadian Voices of Asbestos Victims are to present the declaration and a list of supporters to President Obama and Prime Minister Harper in February 2012.

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, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won over $ 450 million in compensation for clients and their families.

Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America, 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. He recently secured verdicts of $ 32 million and more than $ 19 million on behalf of individuals who had contracted mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.

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) 637-6843 or through the online contact form.

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Agoura Hill, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Comfort Quest, Inc., manufacturer of the Side Sleeper Pillow designed to help women manage their pain and sleep well after all types of chest surgery, announced its first published review of a featured product.

The Side Sleeper Pillow was designed specifically for surgical recovery or breast pain relief. Most women experience breast pain after several types of chest surgery. The recovery pillow will help patients after surgeries such as Augmentation, Cancer, Open Heart, Mastectomy, or Lumpectomy.

The review published on Monday, February 13, 2012 in the Heart and Health Fitness Issues section of Examiner.com. The article features the value of the Side Sleeper Pillow as part of the National Heart Month (February) issue.

?I learn so much from other people?s experiences and that is the point of this article,? Trader wrote. ?A review of a product (The Side Sleeper Pillow) that I learned about networking on LinkedIn.?

?We were pleasantly surprised by the favorable product review in Examiner.com,? said Ben Kass President of Comfort Quest, Inc. ?I hope it is the first of many articles as we do have a very effective product which women need to know about. We cannot help women in pain unless they know about it and Ms. Trader?s article will go a long way toward that end.?

The breast support pillow is currently offered for $ 59.95 on the company?s website. Comfort Quest already has a network of plastic surgeons, medical supply stores and certified fitters in the United States and Canada which will supply their patients with the Side Sleeper Pillow or direct them to Comfort Quest?s web site at http://www.mycomfortquest.com.

Comfort Quest, Inc is a southern California based corporation located in Agoura Hills. The company intends to continue to develop post surgery products for women. The Side Sleeper Pillow is the company?s first product in this category.

For additional information:

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New York, N.Y. (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

Exposure to asbestos often produces cancer; scant wonder then that many who develop malignant tumors in this manner elect to sue the makers, distributors and sellers of asbestos products, said Daniel Patrick Blouin, Esq., an attorney with Weitz & Luxenberg PC, a leading New York-based mass tort and personal injury litigation law firm that handles cases of asbestos cancer, mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and other asbestos-caused forms of lung cancer.

?With the right legal counsel, asbestos cancer victims are likely to win such a lawsuit ? or, alternatively, to walk away with an impressive sum in settlement,? Blouin said.

However, some who are entitled to sue fumble the opportunity to bring an alleged culprit corporation to heel, Blouin indicated. ?One problem is they mistakenly assume there can be no lawsuit if the asbestos cancer patient dies,? he said.

Blouin added that the surviving family members of the asbestos cancer victim have the right to sue ? either on his or her behalf as estate executors or in their own right as victims harmed by the very loss of that loved one.

?Even though an asbestos victim dies, the power to initiate a case lives on,? he said. ?But the chance to sue does not last forever. The best time to contact an asbestos lawyer is before the death of the asbestos cancer patient or very soon afterward, not years later.?

Another misconception among persons who are eligible to initiate a lawsuit over asbestos cancer, mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and other asbestos-caused forms of lung cancer is that they can only retain as counsel an attorney who practices law in their town or city, but Blouin said this is not true.

?A firm like Weitz & Luxenberg, for instance, can bring suit almost anywhere in the nation ? and we can do that because we have offices outside New York and have relationships with mesothelioma attorneys in virtually every state,? he explained. ?That?s important because plaintiffs have the best chance of winning their case or obtaining a substantial mesothelioma settlement by using a law firm that has a long history of involvement litigating these suits, as does Weitz & Luxenberg.?

Blouin also indicated that some asbestos cancer victims shy from suing due to the mistaken notion that a plaintiff, in order to have a chance at winning a favorable verdict or obtaining a decent mesothelioma settlement, must have suffered direct and prolonged exposure to asbestos.

?Many of the cases we handle ? and do well with ? involve what we call non-traditional asbestos exposure victims,? he said. ?These include mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma patients who had second-hand exposure ? for example, a wife who laundered the uniform of her mechanic husband after he came home from work, and the uniform was covered in asbestos brake dust.?

Included too, he said, are mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma victims who had but a single, limited exposure to asbestos or who had a history of smoking cigarettes.

?Mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma are diseases that can develop from low-dose exposure, which is why it strikes accountants, librarians, dentists, CEOs and others whom you?d not expect to become victims,? Blouin said, stressing that ?any exposure beyond background levels of asbestos is significant enough to cause disease.?

Said Blouin, ?As for smokers, defendant companies sometimes try to claim they should be absolved of liability because the mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma cancer or lung cancer victim smoked. Here?s the thing though. Smoking can never cause mesothelioma or peritoneal mesothelioma. Regarding other forms of cancer, including lung cancer, epidemiological studies have generally shown that if you are exposed to asbestos, you?re five times more likely to get cancer than you are if you?re someone who is not exposed to it. On the other hand, if you smoke and you?re not exposed to asbestos, you?re 10 times more likely to get lung cancer.?

There is, he continued, ?a synergistic effect if you?re exposed and a smoker ? the two together can make it up to 50 times more likely that you?ll develop cancer.?

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About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Founded in 1986 by attorneys Perry Weitz and Arthur Luxenberg, Weitz & Luxenberg PC today ranks among the nation?s leading law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg?s numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of accidents are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg?s more than 20 years of handling such cases ? begin by contacting the firm?s Client Relations department at 1-800-476-6070 or at clientrelations@weitzlux.com and ask for a free legal consultation. More information: http://www.weitzlux.com

(PRWEB) January 06, 2012

There is nothing even close to the free services offered by the Mesothelioma Victims Center for an individual, a US Navy Veteran, or for a family member of a victim dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. One third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the US Navy. The Mesothelioma Victims Center services are free, and the group has designed itself to have no equal, when it comes to anything a mesothelioma cancer victim, or their family might want, or need. The group says,”If a victim of mesothelioma, or their family members want to know the best available mesothelioma cancer treatment options in their area, or region, we will do all of the research, and we will produce a tailor made mesothelioma treatment options report within two business days. As importantly, we will provide a victim of mesothelioma, or their family members with the names, and specific contacts, of the most capable, and successful mesothelioma attorneys in the United States.” The Mesothelioma Victims Center is the only group in the nation, that offers unsurpassed free services like a customized mesothelioma treatment options reports, or the names, and contacts for the best mesothelioma attorneys in the United States. If a mesothelioma cancer victim, or their family would like some honest help & an unequaled free service, they are encouraged to call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer that occurs after exposure to asbestos.Who Can Get Mesothelioma? Individuals who served in the US Navy; especially Navy personnel who served in or around naval ship engine rooms, veterans of the US Army, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, naval ship yard workers, ship yard workers, chemical industry workers, oil/gas industry workers, automotive repair specialists, construction workers, plumbers, demolition contractors, city, or county municipal water workers, electricians, rail road employees, miners, power plant workers. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “The common denominator with every mesothelioma diagnosis is asbestos.” http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

If a loved one, friend or family member has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please tell them about the Mesothelioma Victims Center, and the group’s wide array of unparalleled free services. Anyone wishing more information can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466. The Mesothelioma Victims Center web site is located at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

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(PRWEB) January 04, 2012

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “We know first-hand how horrible a mesothelioma diagnosis can be for a US Navy Veteran or an individual, and we know first-hand how hard it is for the family. Unfortunately, we fear many families do not know what to do, or who to call, and they end up doing nothing. We created the Mesothelioma Victims Center to do something special, and to offer services no one else does, when it comes to a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma.” They say, “We greatly fear that many US Navy Veterans or individuals die each year from mesothelioma, because they never received proper healthcare, or the doctor simply missed the mesothelioma cancer.” The group says, “While there is nothing we can do without an actual mesothelioma diagnosis, we will still do everything possible for a family dealing with a loss from this rare form of cancer, provided it’s been in the last few years, and provided the doctor actually indicated mesothelioma as the cause of death. Everything possible includes the names and specific contacts of the most successful mesothelioma attorneys in the nation. No other group in the nation offers anything like this free service, when it comes to a family dealing with a loss from mesothelioma.” Family members dealing with a loss of a loved one from a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma are always welcome to call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “We are trying to be game changers for US Navy Veterans or individuals dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, or a family dealing with a loss from this rare form of cancer. If you are dealing with a diagnosis or a loss, please let us try to help. Ours is a free service, it is honest, and there is nothing else like it in the United States.” Aside from US Navy Veterans, other high risk groups for mesothelioma cancer include shipyard, power plant, or oil refinery workers, plumbers, electricians, county, or city municipal water district workers, miners, demolition construction contractors, railroad workers, or auto brake technicians. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “Typically the average US mesothelioma victim is about 72 years old. More often than not mesothelioma is diagnosed three, four, or even five decades after the exposure to asbestos. Regrettably mesothelioma frequently appears out of the blue. Almost all US mesothelioma victims are retired, and it’s literally the last thing they ever thought might happen to them. Most don’t even know what mesothelioma cancer is. Pretty sad stuff.” Individuals, US Navy Veterans, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis are encouraged to contact the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com

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(PRWEB) December 30, 2011

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the asbestos law firm of Clapper Patti Schweizer & Mason (CPSM) is offering free case evaluations as well as an up-to-date brochure on everything you need to know about choosing a law firm, filing a mesothelioma lawsuit or bankruptcy claim, and mesothelioma treatment options. Having represented clients for more than 3 decades, CPSM are experts in their field and have a long history of helping those who have been injured by asbestos.

CPSM knows firsthand how difficult and overwhelming it is when a loved one is given a diagnosis of mesothelioma. They also understand and support clients? needs to focus on treatment and medical concerns first and foremost. They are committed to helping anyone injured by asbestos to get the best treatment and the best legal representation in the least stressful way.

Part of CPSM?s core commitment to helping those diagnosed with this terminal illness is having an attorney available to talk personally with patients or close family members of patients regarding all aspects of filing a lawsuit or claim.

(PRWEB) January 02, 2012

Clapper Patti Schweizer & Mason now offers a free brochure to individuals, families, US Navy Veterans, military personal or anyone who is dealing with a diagnosis of mesothelioma. CPSM is one of the only law firms in the nation that exclusively handles mesothelioma lawsuits and has a long track record of winning significant awards and settlements for clients injured by asbestos. After more than thirty years in the field, CPSM has created a booklet that offers the best advice for choosing a mesothelioma attorney, the most comprehensive information about asbestos cancer and related diseases, as well as a detailed overview of mesothelioma treatment options available in the nation.

CPSM now offers not only this booklet but also free case evaluations to anyone who is dealing with a diagnosis of mesothelioma. With unparalleled personal service and expertise in the field of asbestos litigation, CPSM?s mission is to make the process of filing a mesothelioma lawsuit extremely easy and simple for individuals and their family members who are coping with this terminal cancer. Besides the free booklet and no-obligation free case evaluation, they will do whatever is necessary so that families can focus on treatment without having to worry about money.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

A resolution by U.S. Senator Max Baucus to designate the first week of April as Asbestos Awareness Week is a much-needed step in the process to build awareness about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, says New York Mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck.

This is the fifth year that Senator Baucus has introduced a resolution for an Asbestos Awareness Week. According to Senator Baucus, this resolution is just one more way to honor the nearly 300 people in Libby, Montana who have died from asbestos-related diseases, many of whom worked at a W.R. Grace vermiculite mine that was shut down in 1990.

?Senator Baucus? resolution and Asbestos Awareness Week shine a spotlight on the impact asbestos-related disease has on its victims and their families,? says Joseph Belluck, a founding partner at Belluck & Fox, LLP who concentrates on mesothelioma and asbestos cases. ?Hopefully, this awareness stimulates interest in finding more effective treatments for victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.?

The Asbestos Awareness Week resolution points out that the expected survival rate for mesothelioma victims is six to 24 months, and that early detection may give some patients additional treatment options. Baucus? resolution asks the Surgeon General to warn people about asbestos-related public health issues.

Symptoms of mesothelioma?a cancer of the lining of the lungs, chest, or abdomen caused by exposure to asbestos?can appear 10 to 60 years after exposure. Over the years, workers in maritime, industrial, and construction industries have inhaled asbestos fibers and dust, leading to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,700 people in the United States die each year from mesothelioma.

About Belluck & Fox, LLP

The New York mesothelioma law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP represents victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease, as well as individuals with claims related to medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, lead paint, and other serious injuries. Their attorneys have won almost $ 350 million in compensation for clients and their families.

Partner Joseph W. Belluck received an AV

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) December 11, 2011

Mesothelioma trial attorney Ron C. Eddins received a Super Lawyers rating for Southern California, an honor bestowed upon no more than 5 percent of all the lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers is a rating service that provides information and ratings on lawyers in over 70 practice areas. The multi-phased selection process is accepted by lawyers and bar associations around the country.

?I?m honored and flattered to receive such special recognition from my peers in the Southern California legal community,? said Ron Eddins, founder of Eddins Law Firm.

Super Lawyers, a publication of Thomson Reuters, issues a regular publication that features the list of approved Super Lawyers as well as profiles of selected attorneys. This publication is distributed to attorneys in their specific states or region as well as ABA-accredited law school libraries. To be considered a Super Lawyer, lawyers are first nominated and then must be reviewed through independent research and peer evaluations. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

The Super Lawyers selection process involves three basic steps ? creation of the candidate pool via nomination, evaluation of candidates by the research department and peer evaluation by practice area. Eddins received his Super Lawyer rating in the practice areas of Personal Injury Plaintiff: Products, which includes cases of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, and Class Action/Mass Torts.

Receiving the Super Lawyer honor is the most recent accolade that Eddins has received from the organization. In the past, he has received the distinguished Texas Rising Star award for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Rising Stars are given to up-and-coming attorneys in a particular state who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less.

Eddins and the other mesothelioma attorneys at Eddins Law firm believe in providing quality legal counsel and trial services to their clients nationwide. The firm handles all aspects of a lawsuit from initial intake to research to litigation and through to appeal, if necessary.

About Eddins Law Firm

Eddins Law Firm, P.C. is one of the country?s most prominent trial law firms experienced in representing victims of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure and other complex legal disputes. We are experienced trial lawyers with extensive resources, seasoned at battling the largest of corporations (Fortune 100) in difficult legal disputes. No matter how large the corporation may be, or the size of its defense legal team, the Eddins Law Firm, P.C. has the resources to try lengthy multiple week trials to verdict. Because of the firm?s successful track record in obtaining large verdicts and settlements, the Eddins Law Firm, P.C. is capable of leveraging significant settlements often early in the litigation process.

To learn more about Eddins Law Firm, P.C., please review our website, http://www.eddinsfirm.com, or contact us at 866-632-7574. We serve clients nationwide from offices located both in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex at Southlake Town Square, 112 State Street, #200, Southlake Texas and in California, 273 W. 7th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.

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(PRWEB) December 27, 2011

Between two, and three thousand US citizens will be people will be diagnosed with mesothelioma this year. Of this group of US citizens, of who will be diagnosed with mesothelioma, one third are US Navy Veterans. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “Most US citizens have only heard about mesothelioma in the context of a cable TV advertisement, but they really do not know what it is. Mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer, that is caused by exposure to asbestos.” Unlike other forms of cancer, mesothelioma may take thirty, forty, or even fifty years to develop. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “If you or loved one is dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, call us first, we will tell you everything we know, including the names of the best mesothelioma cancer treatment options in your area, the names of the best cancer specialists in your area, and the names of the best mesothelioma attorneys in the nation, along with their specific contacts.” They say, “With one call to us-you really do get nothing but the best, our service is free, and our services are without equal, including our unequalled Mesothelioma Victims Bill of Rights.” For more information a just diagnosed victim of mesothelioma, or their loved ones can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.com.

The Mesothelioma Victim Center’s Bill of Rights includes:

The names and specific contacts for the most successful, and reputable mesothelioma attorneys, or mesothelioma trial lawyers in the United States.
A customized mesothelioma cancer treatment options report, that is designed to identify the best mesothelioma cancer treatment options, in the specific area, region, and nation for the victim of mesothelioma.
The Mesothelioma Victims Center will always be on call to any family dealing with mesothelioma. This includes assisting a family with how to live with mesothelioma, assistance with hospice, or any other need they may have.

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “Our unparalleled free services are not strictly limited to US Navy Veterans, who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Our mesothelioma victims service is available to all US citizens.” Aside from US Navy Veterans, other high risk groups for mesothelioma include shipyard, power plant or oil refinery workers, plumbers, electricians, county, or city municipal water district workers, miners, demolition contractors, railroad workers, or auto brake technicians. In all cases exposure to asbestos was the common denominator.” The group says, “Typically the average US mesothelioma victim is between 67, and 80 years old. More often than not mesothelioma is diagnosed three, four, or even five decades after the exposure to asbestos. As an example it is not uncommon for us to talk to Navy Veterans of the Korean War era, or individuals who worked for a defense contractor in the 1950′s, or 1960′s.” Individuals, or families dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis are encouraged to contact the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.com.

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Red Bank, New Jersey (PRWEB) December 09, 2011

The Trial Lawyer Magazine designates the top 100 civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys in the United States to the ?America?s Most Influential Trial Lawyers? list. The lawyers being honored ?represent the greatest trial lawyers in the history of our distinguished profession, based on their consistent demonstration of success and professional excellence,? according to the National Trial Lawyers organization. The Trial Lawyer Magazine?s mission is to bring together the top attorneys nationally with attorneys practicing throughout the United States, and ?to foster an open dialogue between the finest trial lawyers in America and its members within the legal profession.?

Placitella, former President of the New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association, has been an active participant in numerous landmark cases, has received numerous awards for his efforts on behalf of victims of environmental and toxic pollution, and is recognized as one of the country?s leading authorities on mesothelioma, asbestos related diseases, and toxic torts.

?By virtue of what trial lawyers do, all trial lawyers are influential in seeking justice and due process.. That being said, I am excited and honored to have been recognized with this honor, ?said Chris Placitella. ?I would like to extend my congratulations to each of the selected attorneys, and to thank the editors and staff at Trial Lawyer Magazine.?

Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C. is one of the premier trial law firms in the country, with offices located in Red Bank, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm also maintains affiliate relationships with co-counsel in Bala Cynwyd, PA, Lemoyne, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Washington D.C. The firm has been annually recognized in the 2010 and the 2011/12 U.S. News ? Best Lawyers ?Best Law Firms? survey. Christopher Placitella, Esq. was also named Best Lawyers ?Lawyer of the Year? and has achieved the top 100 list of New Jersey attorneys by Super Lawyers in both Mass Torts and Class Action based on those who received the highest point totals in the New Jersey attorney nomination, research and blue ribbon review process.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) December 07, 2011

New York parks officials must ensure that residents and workers are not exposed to dangerous asbestos fibers during the demolition of nine buildings on the former Kings Park (N.Y.) Psychiatric Center grounds, New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck said today.

According to a recent article in the Long Island Times Beacon Record, the state?s parks department has secured $ 15 million in funding for the building demolition and will receive bids from contractors over the next two months. The project could begin in May.

The newspaper reported that seven of the buildings set for demolition have been condemned because they contain asbestos or are unsafe to enter. A state parks official said tanker trucks will be used to wet down the demolished structures in order to prevent the asbestos dust from becoming airborne.

?When asbestos is improperly handled, it can put others at risk of contracting deadly, asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma,? said Belluck, whose New York personal injury law firm represents asbestos exposure victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.

?Any contractors hired to carry out this project must have the skill and experience needed to make sure that no workers or nearby residents are exposed to this highly toxic mineral.?

According to Belluck, asbestos contamination is always a concern when older buildings are renovated or demolished. Although asbestos is recognized today as a carcinogen by most authorities, including the Environmental Protection Agency, it was widely used in construction and building materials in the U.S. through the 1970s.

Asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a disease that kills between 2,500 and 3,000 people in the U.S. each year. The most common form of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, arises when asbestos fibers become lodged in the thin tissue that lines the lungs.

Symptoms of the disease, such as shortness of breath and chest pains, may take as many as 10 to 50 years to develop. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma progresses rapidly.

Belluck says it is important for mesothelioma victims to seek legal assistance in addition to medical treatment to learn about their legal options.

?While the top priority for someone diagnosed with mesothelioma should be to receive quality medical care, it is also crucial for victims of asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma to know that they have legal rights,? Belluck said. ?They can pursue an asbestos-exposure lawsuit against the company or agency that exposed them to this toxic substance.?

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, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won over $ 400 million in compensation for clients and their families.

Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America, 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. He recently secured verdicts of $ 32 million and more than $ 19 million on behalf of individuals who had contracted mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.

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) 637-6843 or through the online contact form.

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