New York Law Firm Calls Attention To Work By Law Enforcement To Eliminate Dangerous Asbestos Mishandling
New York Law Firm Calls Attention To Work By Law Enforcement To Eliminate Dangerous Asbestos Mishandling
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 4, 2009 -- Lawyers with the New York personal injury firm of Belluck & Fox have applauded efforts by police and prosecutors that led to recent convictions over the mishandling of asbestos, a dangerous substance that can cause mesothelioma and other deadly diseases.
Two brothers, Paul and Steven Mancuso, worked in asbestos abatement in upstate New York. A jury convicted them of violating asbestos disposal regulations, the Utica Observer-Dispatch reported on Oct. 28.
According to the news report, evidence at trial showed asbestos that was supposed to be removed was left behind on pipes and on the basement floor in an elderly woman’s home. The brothers were also accused of dumping the carcinogen in an open field, in violation of federal asbestos removal regulations.
“This type of behavior is extraordinarily reckless and carries the potential to cause lasting harm,” said law firm partner Joe Belluck. “Asbestos always has to be handled carefully and disposed of properly to avoid exposure. Prosecutors and members of law enforcement throughout New York should continue to put a spotlight on this serious problem.”
Belluck and Fox is one of New York State's best known and most experienced law firms for asbestos and mesothelioma litigation.
About Belluck & Fox
Belluck & Fox, LLP is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as victims of crime, medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won nearly $225 million in compensation for clients and their families.
Partner Jordan Fox has been named to the Best Lawyers in America and to Super Lawyers and on two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal's Largest Verdict of the Year. Partner Joseph W. Belluck is a Super Lawyer who has prosecuted numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for over $12 million.
Belluck & Fox sponsors www.mesotheliomahelp.net, one of the Web's leading sources of information about mesothelioma. The website features in-depth information on the diagnosis and treatment of pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma, as well as detailed information on the disease's rarer forms. MesotheliomaHelp.net also features patient profiles and contact information for mesothelioma specialists throughout the country and a blog for the latest research on asbestos and mesothelioma.
For more information, contact the firm at 877-695-2909 or through the firm's Web site.
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