Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance Blog
Missouri patients with malignant mesothelioma, and their families, are offered a free mesothelioma lawsuit review by the lawyers of the Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance, a nationwide group of law firms offering representation to victims of asbestos exposure with diseases such as mesothelioma or other asbestos cancer. Call us at 1-800-509-5357, or use the following form:
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Kansas City, Missouri - The family of a man who died of mesothelioma won $4.5 milllion Wednesday from three companies who caused his exposure to asbestos, according to KCTV5 News. The family argued that Robert Wagner had worked for years installing tiles and other materials containing asbestos. More than 30 years later, Wagner died of mesothelioma, a cancer the jury found was caused by Wagner’s exposure to asbestos. Wagner’s lawsuit was filed against several companies, the largest of which were were Bondex International Inc., of Ohio, Allied Manufacturing of Springfield, Mo., and Conwed Corporation of Wilmington, Del.
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Cancer Research UK reports that exposure to asbestos, which is known to cause a form of cancer called mesothelioma, has also been shown to cause some cancers of the ovary and larynx (voice box) as well, according to recent statements by scientists investigating the issue.
Writing in a review in the Lancet Oncology this month, an international team of World Health Organisation experts claim that there is now “sufficient evidence” that asbestos can also cause cancer of the ovary and the larynx. Basing their conclusion on a new ‘meta-analysis’ of previously published studies, the scientists revealed that people who have been exposed to asbestos are 1.4 times more likely to develop cancer of the larynx than those who have never been exposed to the material, while high levels of exposure are associated with a twofold increased risk of the disease.
The scientists noted that “all types of asbestos are carcinogenic to humans” and say that there is also some evidence to suggest that the substance may increase a person’s risk of cancers of the bowel, stomach and throat. Dr Alison Ross, Cancer Research UK’s senior science information officer, said: “We already know asbestos can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma and this adds two more cancer types to the list.
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Leading international experts in the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, will join mesothelioma patients, caregivers, loved ones and advocates to share the latest in treatment, research and clinical trials at the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, 2009, Thursday, June 25th through Saturday June 27th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, in Washington, DC.
The Symposium, organized annually by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) will highlight the latest advances in mesothelioma research and treatment for patients and caregivers, offer psychosocial support to them and those who have lost loved ones to the disease, and provide all who are intent on helping to find a cure for mesothelioma with significant advocacy and volunteer opportunities. The generosity of sponsors SimmonsCooper, LLC; Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, PC; Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP; Lilly USA, LLC; Merck & Co., Inc.; Morphotek Inc.; and Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. supports this three-day conference.
The sessions will feature worldwide mesothelioma experts discussing the most current developments in research, treatments and projected initiatives. Science Day also provides the lay participants with the opportunity to interact informally and extensively with the experts. More information about the sessions is on the Meso Foundation’s website.
At the Gala Dinner Friday evening, the Meso Foundation and the community will honor patients living with mesothelioma, and give the Foundation’s traditional three annual awards. The Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award, named for the late Minnesota Congressman who died from mesothelioma in 2000, acknowledges the support and initiatives of a political leader. The Pioneer Award highlights the contribution made by a researcher or company toward new mesothelioma treatment options. And the Volunteer of the Year Award honors the efforts of the members of the community.
Friday morning includes a tribute ceremony for the community to remember and acknowledge those who have been lost to mesothelioma. All those who have lost a loved one to the disease are invited to submit their loved one’s name and photograph and participate in this special ceremony.
To register for the symposium and for additional information, please visit the Meso Foundation’s website at http://www.curemeso.org..
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is the national non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for mesothelioma by funding mesothelioma research, providing mesothelioma patients support services and participating in federal mesothelioma advocacy.
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Malignant mesothelioma patients and their families face enough difficulties without having to worry about determining who may be legally responsible for causing the asbestos exposure that caused the mesothelioma. That’s one service the Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance offers. We help you determine which company or companies may have been responsible for the asbestos exposure, and advise you whether we believe you can collect money as compensation for the mesothelioma.
If you were diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, or you have a family member with malignant mesothelioma, you can discuss your potential case with a lawyer of the Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance by calling 800-509-5357, or you can use our Free Mesothelioma Lawsuit Review Form. The Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance includes lawyers licensed to practice law in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. If you live in a state where we don’t currently have a local lawyer, we can still represent you and associate a local lawyer in your state.
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Oklahoma - The Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance, with lawyers in 36 states including Oklahoma, is offering a free case review to anybody who has developed mesothelioma or lost a loved one to this devastating, preventable disease. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It normally takes 15-40 years after exposure before a person develops symptoms of mesothelioma. Even though it may have been many years since your exposure to asbestos, the law frequently allows mesothelioma victims to obtain money to compensate them for their medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, as well as other types of damages.
The Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance was formed by lawyers across the U.S. to provide legal help for mesothelioma sufferers and their families. There are two ways you can contact us for a free, no-obligation discussion about your legal rights. You can call attorney Phillip Jauregui at 800-509-5357. Or you can use our Free Mesothelioma Lawsuit Review Form. Whichever method you choose, you can be assured of talking with a compassionate attorney who will provide knowledgeable assistance to your family at this difficult time. And if you decide to retain Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance lawyers, you can rest assured that you will be represented by attorneys with a record of successful experience in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation.
Some out-of-state lawyers use loud, sometimes obnoxious television commercials to try to get clients with mesothelioma. That is not our approach. We will treat you and your family with the dignity and respect you deserve, and we will try to carefully guide you through the process of getting the money to which you are entitled. That’s our promise to you.
Our case intake attorney is Phillip Jauregui, who you may call at 800-509-5357. Our local mesothelioma lawyer in Oklahoma is Fred Stoops, of the law firm of Stoops & Lacourse, 8801 S. Yale, Suite 420, Tulsa, OK 74137
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Maine - Maine residents who have developed mesothelioma, or lost a loved one to the disease, are invited by the Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance to discuss their potential right to recover money to compensate them for the disease. The Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance was formed by lawyers across the U.S. to provide legal representation for people dealiing with the devastating disease of mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance has lawyers in over 30 states, including Maine, and offers a Free Mesothelioma Lawsuit Review Form people can use to start the process of getting legal advice about their potential case. You may also call attorney Phillip Jauregui free-of-charge at 800-509-5357 to discuss your potential right to collect money from the company or companies that caused your exposure to asbestos.
Local counsel for the Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance in Maine is Stephen Whiting of The Whiting Law Firm, P.A., 75 Pearl Street, Suite 207, Portland, Maine 04101.
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Maine - The state of Maine leads the nation in having the highest death rate from mesothelioma, according to an article reported by the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. It’s well known that breathing asbestos can lead to mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer. In the early 1970s, industrial manufacturers stopped the widespread use of asbestos in products such as brake linings, insulation and cement. But the disease take decades to show up, so many people are just getting sick now. A new report shows that Maine has the highest death rate from the disease per capita than anywhere else in the country.
“We noticed that death rate in Maine is 27.5 per million population — the highest rate in the United States,” says Ki Moon Bang, the senior epidemologist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which studied mesothelioma mortality rates from 1999 to 2005. During that period, 173 Maine residents died from mesothelioma.
Some of Maine’s biggest employers in the past used asbestos, industries such as “paper companies and chemical companies and the shipyard industry,” Bang says. “A recent study at the National Cancer Institute shows that workers employed in shipyards face elevated risk from abestos-related disease.”
Exposure to asbestos, a mineral that comes in masses of strong, flexible fibers, can also lead to lung cancer and another illness known as asbestosis, a chronic lung disease. But the prognosis is the worst for mesothelioma. By the time most patients are diagnosed with mesothelioma, they are usually given five to 16 months to live.
The Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance was formed to provide legal representation for people who have developed mesothelioma or lost loved ones to the disease. With lawyers in more than 30 states, including Maine, the Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance offers a Free Mesothelioma Lawsuit Review Form for people who want to obtain money to compensate them for their disease. You can also call attorney Phillip Jauregui free-of-charge at 800-509-5357 to discuss your potential right to collect money from the company or companies who caused your asbestos exposure.
Local counsel for the Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance in Maine is Stephen Whiting of The Whiting Law Firm, P.A., 75 Pearl Street, Suite 207, Portland, Maine 04101.
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Asbestos use was banned in 1975 in most types of residential and commercial insulation materials, and this should lead to a decrease in the number of mesothelioma deaths after 2010, according to a new government study. The number of malignant mesothelioma deaths increased from 2,482 in 1999 to 2,704 in 2005, Ki Moon Bang, Ph.D., of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and colleagues reported in the April 24 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The 1975 ban on the use of asbestos in most types of residential and commercial insulation materials should begin to be reflected in a lower mesothelioma mortality rate. “Because mesothelioma manifests 20 to 40 years after first exposure, the number of mesothelioma deaths will likely peak by 2010,” the authors wrote.
The EPA tried to completely ban the use of asbestos in 1989. Unfortunately, that ban was overturned by a federal appeals court. As a result, “an estimated 1.3 million construction and general industry workers potentially are being exposed to asbestos,” the authors wrote. There are also concerns that carbon nanotubes used increasingly in manufacturing may have the same carcinogenic potential of asbestos.
The authors reported that 26 states had mesothelioma death rates that exceeded the national average, including six states that had death rates >20 per 1 million or greater: Maine (27.5), Wyoming (22.2), West Virginia (21.0), Pennsylvania (20.8), New Jersey (20.2), and Washington (20.1).
The Mesothelioma Attorney Alliance has local lawyers in Maine, Wyoming, West Virgina, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
For a general discussion of the asbestos/mesothelioma study, see this Medpage article. The complete study can be found here: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Malignant mesothelioma mortality — United States, 1999-2005″ MMWR 2009; 58(15): 393-96.
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Bloomington, Illinois A jury awarded $2.6 million yesterday to the family of a 93-year-old woman who died of mesothelioma. Jean Holmes was exposed to asbestos when she laundered clothing belonging to her husband, who worked at Bloomington’s Union Asbestos and Rubber Company, in 1962 and 1963.
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