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NYC Mesothelioma Lawyer Joseph Belluck Calls for Zero Tolerance of Workplace Asbestos

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 13, 2012

New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck today voiced support for an Environmental Health News editorial calling for the U.S. government to move toward a policy of carcinogen-free workplaces.

We agree with the team of scholars who said that it is wrong for allowable cancer risks in the workplace to be greater than whats considered acceptable for the general public, said Belluck of New York Citys Belluck & Fox, LLP.

The nationally recognized New York City personal injury firm focuses on helping victims of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen caused by asbestos exposure.

Working for a living should not be a lifelong gamble on your chance of contracting mesothelioma or some other kind of cancer, Belluck said.

Four work environment and public health professors from the University of Massachusetts Lowell recently wrote the opinion piece.

The article calls for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to revise its occupational cancer policy.

The authors call for NIOSH to go beyond seeking reductions in workplace exposure to cancer-causing agents, such as asbestos. They ask NIOSH to adopt a zero-tolerance policy.

It is wrong for a public health agency like NIOSH to sanction cancer risks to workers that are orders of magnitude greater than what is deemed acceptable for the general public, the authors say in the March 9 op-ed. A new federal policy, if thoughtfully redesigned, would not only prevent cancer among workers, but also protect the health of families and communities.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring heat- and fire-resistant mineral fiber. It has been used in a variety of industrial and manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Belluck & Fox has won several major personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving injuries from asbestos exposure.

In August, the firm secured two separate verdicts in the Supreme Court of New York, New York County, which resulted in more than $ 51 million in combined damages. (Dummitt v. A.W. Chesterton, et al., No. 190196/10; Konstantin v. 630 Third Avenue Associates, et al., 090134/10).

Belluck said workers most likely to contract mesothelioma are those who had direct contact with asbestos in an industrial setting or a factory, such as pipefitters, electricians, plumbers, foundry workers, machinists and mechanics.

The Environmental Health News editorial describes the wife of a refinery electrician who contracted mesothelioma from washing her husbands work clothes. Asbestos dust had covered the clothes.

The idea that any worker contracts a fatal disease simply from showing up and doing their job every day should be absolutely unacceptable to the U.S. government and its citizens, Belluck said.

Belluck said mesothelioma patients who think their disease has resulted from exposure to asbestos in the workplace may have a right to compensation for their losses, including pain and suffering.

Mesothelioma is a deadly and costly disease, the veteran New York attorney said. We will continue to stand by those who are facing this 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, 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 Magazines 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 i s a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazines Best Lawyers in the New York Area and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journals 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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Injury Lawyer Las Vegas NV | (702) 625-8899

www.bbbcaccidentinjurylawyers.com Personal Injury Attorney Las Vegas NV | (702) 625-8899 Benson Bertoldo Baker & Carter has been serving the Las Vegas NV area for over 20 years. We specialize in personal injury and car accidents. Contact us today at Benson Bertoldo Baker & Carter 7408 W Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 625-8899
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Lisa Douglas www.LisaGDouglas.com has been licensed as a Registered Nurse since 1986. The focus of her practice is injury and accident law. If you have been injured in an accident and the insurance company is not treating you fairly, you need an injury lawyer attorney. Law offices of Lisa Douglas 2300 Main, North Little Rock, AR 72112. http
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David Benowitz Selected as Best Lawyer 2012 in Best of DC 2012 Readers’ Poll

Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 10, 2012

Since the early 1980s, the Washington City Paper has covered local news and arts for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Each year, its Best of DC Readers Poll features the cities top picks in the categories of Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Goods & Services, and People & Places. In 2011 and again in 2012, the papers readership has chosen David Benowitz as Best Lawyer in the People & Places category.

Co-founder of the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Price Benowitz LLP, David Benowitz is an acclaimed criminal lawyer who is widely recognized as one of the top legal professionals in the area. He has received the highest rating of AV in the Martindale Hubbell peer-review for ethical standards and legal ability. He is rated a perfect 10, or superb, in the Avvo rating system. As the only DC-based attorney who has been board certified as a criminal advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, David Benowitz continually demonstrates his commitment to excellence in the legal profession.

Of his colleage, Price Benowitz LLP co-founder Seth Price says, Once again, Mr. Benowitz has shown that his dedication to providing effective legal representation to the people of Washington DC is an integral part of what makes him such a highly-regarded criminal defense attorney. The readership of the Washington City Paper has acknowledged his professionalism by selecting him as Best Lawyer in the Best of DC Readers Poll two consecutive years.

Federal criminal attorney David Benowitz offers defense representation for misdemeanor and felony cases in Washington DC and surrounding areas. He handles federal criminal defense, DUI defense, sex crimes, white collar crimes and fraud, and other serious criminal cases.

About Price Benowitz LLP:

Price Benowitz LLP is a mid-sized, full-service law group offering criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, and immigration legal services. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm serves individuals in the greater DC-metro and surrounding areas through its office locations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. For more information visit: http://www.whitecollarattorney.net/

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Ohio Personal Injury Lawyer Bob Burke: O’Connor, Acciani & Levy Co., LPA

Ohio Personal Injury lawyer Bob Burke has been an attorney with O’Connor, Acciani & Levy Co., LPA since 2009. Bob is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Scranton, then went on to attend law school at the University of Dayton Law School, and finally went on to earn his LLM degree from Capital Law School. Watch this video to hear Bob tell a little about himself. To see Bob’s full bio, visit www.oal-law.com
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It sounds counter-intuitive, but the key to settling personal injury cases for more money is a car accident attorney’s ability try such cases in Michigan courts. This is according to Steven Gursten, partner of Michigan Auto Law ( www.michiganautolaw.com ), the leading and largest law firm in the state exclusively handling car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident personal injury cases for more than 50 years. In this video, Gursten explains how No-Fault insurance companies and defense lawyers know which car accident attorneys have outstanding trial records. This determines whether a personal injury victim will receive a fair settlement offer from the insurance company (that does not want to face a good car accident attorney in court) or a very low settlement offer. Gursten insists that people suffering personal injuries from car accidents must research their prospective attorney’s trial record — as it makes a huge difference between a mediocre settlement and an outstanding one. What can you do after car or truck accident? You can call Michigan Auto Law at (800) 777-0028 to speak with a car accident attorney free of charge. Here’s what Gursten has to say “Hi I’m Steve Gursten, and this is my first tip on how to settle cases for more money for personal injury lawyers and car accident lawyers. This is taken from my seminar that I did for the Michigan Association for Justice in June 2010. The most important tip to settle cases for more money is that you have to try …
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New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Comments on Medical Malpractice Following Severing of Babys Finger

New York, New York (PRWEB) April 04, 2012

A nurse accidentally severed part of an infants pinky finger as she was trying to remove an IV, reported the New York Daily News (3/28/2012).

The incident occurred while three month old Selena Olguin was being released from the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, two days after arriving with a high fever.

The nurse was trying to cut off tape that was attached to the babys IV, said the New York Daily News.

Selina was airlifted to another hospital where doctors attempted to reattach the severed portion of her finger, but they were unable to do so, reported the tabloid.

When babies are born, parents are relieved to see 10 finger and 10 toes. When negligence on the part of a medical professional affects this, it could be a case of a medical malpractice, said New York medical malpractice lawyer David Perecman, whose New York medical malpractice law firm, The Perecman Firm, represents clients throughout New York who have been injured by medical malpractice. Doctors, nurses, hospitals and other health care providers are required to provide a certain standard of medical care.

Individuals who are injured as the result of medical malpractice in New York have a right to seek compensation for their injuries and expenses.

Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex types of New York injury lawsuits. A New York medical malpractice lawyer needs to understand the human side, as well as the highly technical medical matters and terminology, said Perecman, a New York medical malpractice lawyer for over 30 years.

New York medical malpractice lawyers at The Perecman Firm represent patients and families who have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death due to medical errors and hospital negligence. For more information, please contact The Perecman Firm at http://www.perecman.com.

About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:

For the past 30 years, the New York medical malpractice, construction accident, auto accident and civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of New York medical malpractice cases. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, has been recognized for his achievements as an Honoree in the National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine’s “The Best Lawyers in America” and The New York Times Magazine “New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition” for the years 2007-2010. The prestigious U.S. News & World Report ranks The Perecman Firm among the top 20 personal injury firms in New York City for 2011-2012.

The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $ 15 million verdict** for a construction accident (Index 112370/03), a $ 5.35 million dollar verdict*** for an automobile accident (Index 2749/04), and a $ 40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice (Index 2146/03)****.

The Perecman Firm serves Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate NY, Morris County, and Rockland County.

**later settled while on appeal for $ 7.940 million

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Connecticut CT Death Penalty Juveniles Attorney Bridgeport CT Personal Injury Lawyer

www.koskoff.com 203-336-4421 The attorneys at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC of Bridgeport Connecticut, talk about criminal law, death penalties and legal issues related to death sentences in homicide cases.

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Tips for Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

It's a good idea to take care when hiring a personal injury lawyer. This is because personal injury lawyers have the potential to push you into things you might not want to do, since they often don't see any serious money unless you get a claim on your injury. There are a few things to keep in mind before you choose:

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Why A Personal Injury Lawyer Is Crucial

A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those injured, physically or psychologically, because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other an individual. Personal injury lawyers are skillful and have more experience with regard to the area of law known as tort law, which includes civil wrongs and economic or non-economic damages to a person's property, reputation, or rights.

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Why You Ought To Work with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury lawyers may help you in a wide variety of situations where you need to raise a claim against somebody for hurt that befell you due to them. They can be used for numerous circumstances concerning personal injury. Although their name shows that they only address physical wounds, personal injury lawyers can handle other situations regarding emotional or mental injuries as a consequence of the measures of other people. Usually, when a person claims that they'll sue a firm or other individual, what they indicate is that they are going to use a personal injury lawyer to assist them raise a claim against the person or corporation concerned.

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Hiring Injury Lawyers Is Certainly A Good Decision

It may have caught your attention that in the last few years there has been a real increase in the number of adverts on television and in newspapers for various injury lawyers. This is because of more people now looking at taking others to court for compensation when they have been involved in some incident and been injured when it was not their own fault. By getting this kind of expert help you are making it more likely that you shall end up getting the outcome you hope for as these people have gone and focused on this type of case. They have put in the effort to study this part of the law and it comes down to your own ability at working out whom you wish to pick.

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