WELLESLEY, Mass., Sept. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 26, 2012, Sokolove Law will recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which was inaugurated five years ago to bring attention to this deadly, incurable and often overlooked cancer. Activities include regional fundraising events and local government proclamation requests in dozens of states, counties and cities.
People who suffer from mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos on a regular basis, usually as a result of their occupation and work history. These individuals may have handled asbestos directly or were in an environment with a high concentration of asbestos fibers in the air. People can even develop mesothelioma as a result of secondhand asbestos exposure, which occurs when a person is indirectly exposed to the material through either a household member or the environment. Secondhand exposure can occur from interactions as innocent as a young child hugging his/her dad when he returns from a factory or jobsite wearing clothes covered in asbestos fibers.
Additionally, many members of the U.S. Navy were exposed to asbestos while aboard ships or in shipyards. Because asbestos was an inexpensive and effective form of insulation that is both heat and fire retardant, asbestos in the U.S. Navy was commonly utilized for much of the twentieth century. To illustrate the use of asbestos in the U.S. Navy and its affect on workers, Sokolove Law has created an infographic about Asbestos in the U.S. Navy titled, U.S. Navy Heroes at Risk.
"Asbestos in the U.S. Navy has been well documented, even by the U.S. Government itself," said Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney, at Sokolove Law. "Through this infographic, we are hoping to shed light on the ways asbestos was used in the U.S. Navy and what Navy rates could have been affected, so those who were at risk can seek help." Those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine and others on board ships experienced similar exposure to asbestos.
Despite popular belief, asbestos is not banned in the United States, which means thousands of people are still vulnerable to exposure to this fiber-like mineral. There is a hot list of industries, which leave some individuals more susceptible to developing mesothelioma. However, the presence of asbestos in older construction can leave others at risk. Tons of asbestos were released during the collapse of the World Trade Center Twin Towers on September 11, 2001 and as a consequence of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
For more information, visit MesotheliomaHelpNow.com, a resource site that is continually expanding to better provide information to those currently living with or caring for a victim of mesothelioma.
About Sokolove Law
Sokolove Law, LLC is a national leader of legal services that helps people obtain access to the civil justice system. With over 30 years of service, Sokolove Law has helped thousands of injured parties obtain the compensation they deserve from their legal claims such as mesothelioma, cerebral palsy, nursing home abuse, dangerous drugs, disability insurance denial, and medical malpractice cases. We are advocates for our clients and are here to serve them first. Learn more about Sokolove Law at www.sokolovelaw.com.
For more information contact:
Ricky LeBlanc
Sokolove Law
781-489-7818
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