PR Article - America's Addiction…Could Help Cure Cancer?

We're talking about coffee, folks! Did you know that if you were to donate the cost of your morning latte just ONCE this year, you could cover the costs of numerous cancer research projects?

That is, if 31,249 other people joined you.

With May being recognized as National Cancer Research Month, the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has launched an initiative to persuade some of America’s 100 million daily coffee drinkers to donate the cost of one cup towards cancer research; a small sacrifice as compared to the 18 billion dollars spent on specialty coffee drinks each year.

“Kick the Coffee for Cancer Research,” a week long initiative, begins on May 18th and lasts until May 26th. During this week, the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is hoping to raise $125,000 for cancer research. It may not seem like much, but a sum as low as this could help fund numerous projects, like this one by the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center costing only $5,000. It could even cover the National Cancer Institute's requested funds for clinical trials in 2012.

With more than 570,000 Americans dying of cancer each year, the need for cancer research is paramount. By participating in MCA’s “Kick the Coffee for Cancer Research” campaign, clinical trials can be funded and research efforts can bring the medical community closer to finding a cure.

To view the full infographic and participate, please visit the Kick the Coffee for Cancer Research campaign page. All proceeds will be directly donated to the Cancer Research Institute, one of the highest rated non-profit cancer research organizations in the world.

Join the Movement! Kick Your Cup for Cancer Today!

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(PRWEB)May 18, 2012

PR Article - Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges Families Diagnosed with Mesothelioma to Utilize Their Best Mesothelioma Attorney Service

The "Mesothelioma Victims Center" is becoming concerned that many United States families of a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma never call a legitimate mesothelioma attorney, or explore possible legal options for the person diagnosed with this extremely rare type of cancer, because of the age of the patient. The typical patient of mesothelioma the group talks to is more often than not in their late 70's, or even 80's year old. The "Mesothelioma Victims Center" told, "According to some of the brightest mesothelioma attorneys, oil refinery, US Navy Veterans, steel factory, chemical plant, defense contractor, power plant, or shipyard worker mesothelioma exposure lawsuits could be worth a million dollars plus, and victims families should not dismiss calling a good mesothelioma attorney to see what type of claim, or compensation potential might be possible for the elderly family member, who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. We fear hundreds of families ignore compensation, or claims for this rare type of cancer, each year, and we think that is bad. Exposure to asbestos fibres gave your loved one an incurable form of cancer, and they should be compensated for this." The "Mesothelioma Victims Center" is the only group in the United States, that actually gives out the names of who they think are the most successful mesothelioma lawyers in the US, along with their contact information and location. Families of mesothelioma patient are urged to contact the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466. http://www.mesotheliomavictimscenter.com

Mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer. According to the US CDC approximately 2500-3000 US citizens are diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer each year. Mesothelioma is a result of exposure to asbestos fibrest. One third of all United States mesothelioma patients served in the US Navy. Other high risk groups for mesothelioma cancer include shipyard, Chemical plant, power plant, or oil refinery workers, miners, plumbers, electricians, county, or city municipal water district workers, demolition contractors, auto brake technicians, or railroad workers. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Typically the average United States mesothelioma victim is in their early 70's years old. More often than not mesothelioma cancer is diagnosed three, or even five decades after the exposure to asbestos fibres. For a daughter, a son, or a wife trying to get the best information after a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis, the Mesothelioma Victims Center has no equal, and you can call them anytime at 866-714-6466." http://www.mesotheliomavictimscenter.com

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(PRWEB) April 16, 2012

PR Article - New York Mesothelioma Lawyer Joseph Belluck Calls for Zero Tolerance of Workplace Asbestos

New York mesothelioma attorney 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 what’s considered acceptable for the general public,” said Belluck of New York City’s 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 husband’s 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.

In September, law firm 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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(PRWEB) April 13, 2012

PR Article - Mesothelioma Attorney Stays Current on Social Justice

The mesothelioma lawyers of Clapper Patti Schweizer & Mason are members of the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ’s) Leaders Forum, fighting for the rights of the working men and women who have been injured by the negligence of large asbestos corporations and manufacturers. Deborah Schweizer, a leading asbestos attorney in the nation, will be attending the AAJ’s Ninth Annual Leaders Forum Retreat in Santa Barbara, California May 18-20, 2012.


Deborah Schweizer, partner with the California mesothelioma law firm of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason, will attend the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Ninth Annual Leaders Forum Retreat held in May in Santa Barbara, California. AAJ Leaders Forum is a premiere network of plaintiff firms in the country dedicated to defending the civil justice system and the right to trial by jury. By attending the retreat, Schweizer will meet with other leading attorneys from around the nation to discuss means of safeguarding the rights of the injured and assuring their continued access to the courts.
According to AAJ, “Our mission is to promote a fair and effective justice system—and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.”
This mission is also at the heart of Clapper Patti Schweizer & Mason (CPSM). Those who are diagnosed with and die from the terminal asbestos cancer called mesothelioma could have been protected and their deaths prevented if the asbestos companies had been more forthcoming about the dangers of exposure to asbestos early on. Those diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to fair and just compensation due to the failure of many major asbestos companies and manufacturers to provide warnings or protection against deadly exposure.
Mesothelioma is caused by inhaling or ingesting microscopic airborne asbestos fibers. These fibers then lodge in the lining of the body’s internal organs, most commonly the pleura, or lining of the lung. As the National Cancer Institute statistics show, mesothelioma is a cancer often not diagnosed until it has reached advanced stages so survival rates are quite low. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 2500-3000 Americans annually will be diagnosed with mesothelioma, with a large majority of them being US Veterans and construction workers.
Schweizer is attending the conference on behalf of her partners as well as CPSM’s clients and their family members. Staying current and networking with other attorneys who are equally dedicated to fighting for the rights of the individual in the face of large corporations and insurance, drug and oil companies is just one of the ways that CPSM stays at the top in their field.

To find out more about the Leaders Retreat or AAJ, visit the American Association for Justice website.

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(PRWEB) April 12, 2012