Thursday, March 26, 2009

Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma lawyers alert Pennsylvania residents of asbestos exposure risk

A study conducted by the Environmental Working Group Action Fund (EWG), lists Pennsylvania as the state with the fourth highest number of deaths attributable to mesothelioma. The top three states for deaths resulting from mesothelioma are respectively, California, Florida and New York.

Mesothelioma is often caused by asbestos exposure. People who are at high risk for developing mesothelioma are those who worked with asbestos containing products. Often, these people are mechanics, shipyard workers, electricians, boiler workers and other workers.

If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos related disease such as lung cancer or mesothelioma, Weitz & Luxenberg lawyers can help you. Weitz & Luxenberg is the leading asbestos and mesothelioma law firm in the U.S. Our lawyers are offering free case reviews at www.weitzlux.com.

Remember: The law limits your time to file a lawsuit. A successful asbestos lawsuit can help pay for the substantial expenses associated with living with an asbestos disease. Find out for free if you are eligible to file an asbestos lawsuit by completing a form on www.weitzlux.com.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Have you been exposed to asbestos at work?

Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma attorneys would like to share the asbestos exposure history of a man who inquired about his legal options after having spent many years working as an auto mechanic. At the time he contacted the mesothelioma lawyers of Weitz & Luxenberg, he only had 68% lung capacity left.

In the 1970s, he worked as an auto repairman. Asbestos is frequently used in auto parts such as brakes. This is because asbestos does not burn and is therefore suitable for use in friction products such as brakes. Mechanics who work with car brakes employ two procedures that can expose them to airborne asbestos fibers: Air-blowing brake wear debris, which usually contains dusty chrysotile asbestos; and grinding and beveling new asbestos brake linings or pads, which can release asbestos fibers into the environment.

Asbestos fibers are often invisible to the eye. Thus, a mechanic working with asbestos containing brakes is at risk for inhaling asbestos fibers without even being aware of it. Once inhaled, asbestos fibers remain within the body and can cause serious diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer decades later.

Have you been exposed to asbestos in any of the jobs you held? The sooner you get tested for asbestos-related illnesses the better.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Attention Canadian residents: Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma attorneys may be able to help you

Canadian residents suffering from mesothelioma or asbestos related lung cancer who were exposed to asbestos while working in the U.S. or Canada maybe able to file asbestos claims in the U.S. The mesothelioma attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg are offering free legal consultations to Canadian residents with mesothelioma or asbestos related lung cancer at http://www.weitzlux.com/. Canadian residents should be aware that a smoking habit does not automatically disqualify them from filing an asbestos claim. There are however, time limits within which an asbestos claim must be filed.

Important: In order to minimize the likelihood of the time limit expiring, Canadian residents interested in pursuing asbestos claims are encouraged to visit www.weitzlux.com as soon as possible to receive a free legal consultation.

Weitz & Luxenberg is a leading U.S. mesothelioma law firm. The asbestos attorneys and mesothelioma lawyers of the firm have achieved outstanding verdicts and achievements in mesothelioma cases. The law firm was founded in 1986 and since that time, has established itself as one of the most prominent advocates for asbestos victims and an equally prominent opponent of the asbestos industry.

Canadian residents with mesothelioma: We can help
Attention Canadian residents: If you or a loved one is struggling with an asbestos disease like mesothelioma or lung cancer,...

Monday, March 16, 2009

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich teams up with Weitz & Luxenberg

Prominent environmental activist Erin Brockovich is joining forces with the mesothelioma attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg to advocate on behalf of people with asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Ms. Brockovich's work was instrumental in the $333 settlement of the chromium 6 pollution case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The amount represents the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history. Her investigative work in the case inspired the award winning film "Erin Brockovich."

Ms. Brockovich will be working with the mesothelioma lawyers and asbestos attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg on a range of environmental issues including asbesotos. The asbestos lawyers of Weitz & Luxenberg look forward to fighting against the asbestos industry with the help of Erin Brockovich.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Ship workers are at high risk for asbestos exposure

People who work on ships may be at a higher risk for asbestos exposure than those in other occupations. This is because there are many poorly ventilated areas in a ship. Asbestos fibers present in these areas remain confined there and can be inhaled by workers on board.

The mesothelioma attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg have successfully represented ship workers who developed mesothelioma and asbestos related lung cancer from asbestos exposure on a ship. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, the mesothelioma lawyers of Weitz & Luxenberg will review your case for free at http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Weitz & Luxenberg is nationally recognized for achieving outstanding verdicts and settlements in asbestos cases.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Justice for mesothelioma patients

Mesothelioma is a serious type of cancer that is very frequently caused by asbestos exposure. One can be exposed to asbestos without even being aware of it. This is because asbestos fibers are typically not visible to the human eye. Further, asbestos exists in many everyday products such as car brakes, roofing shingles, wiring insulation etc.

The mesothelioma lawyers of Weitz & Luxenberg are the leading mesothelioma lawyers in the U.S. Weitz & Luxenberg was founded in 1986. Since that time, the firm has established itself as one of the most formidable opponents of the asbestos industry and one of the most zealous advocates of people with mesothelioma. Our attorneys have won outstanding verdicts and settlements in mesothelioma cases. Many of our clients devoted decades of their lives working in auto repair, construction, ship building, electrical repair and other occupations that involve asbestos containing products.

Our clients are hardworking people who were not warned of the dangers of asbestos. Many employers in the asbestos industry hid the dangers of asbestos because asbestos is cheaply available. Our clients worked at their jobs for decades in the hope of securing a comfortable lifestyle for themselves and their families. Instead, they learned that they had no chance of achieving a comfortable life because they were diagnosed with asbestos related cancer.

The purpose of this blog is to inform people about asbestos and the work of Weitz & Luxenberg on behalf of those who have asbestos diseases like mesothelioma or lung cancer.

If you need a mesothelioma attorney with a proven track record of success in mesothelioma cases, the mesothelioma attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg stand ready to provide free asbestos case reviews at http://www.weitzlux.com/.




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