NY lawyer Joseph W. Belluck says World Bank plan shows importance of limiting hazardous exposure to asbestos in the workplace.

New York, NY, June 11, 2009 -- The World Bank's new construction guidelines raise awareness of the health risks associated with asbestos and call attention to the danger of workplace exposure to this once-common building material, says a New York personal injury lawyer.

"The World Bank's new guidelines remind us that asbestos is still present in some construction materials," said Joseph W. Belluck, a partner at the New York law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP, which handles asbestos-related injury cases. "And once again we're reminded of the importance of limiting hazardous exposure to asbestos."

The World Bank, which provides financial aid and technical assistance in more than 100 countries, in May finalized construction guidelines to discourage the use of asbestos in new construction projects.

Health hazards from breathing asbestos dust include asbestosis, a lung scarring disease, and various forms of cancer, including mesothelioma. Mesothelioma often arises 20 to 40 years after the initial exposure to asbestos.

More than 90 percent of asbestos fiber produced today is chrysotile, which is used in construction materials made of asbestos cement, including pipe, water storage tanks and roofing. The largest users are developing countries. More than 40 countries have banned asbestos, but not the United States.

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 has won more than $200 million in compensation for its clients and their families.

Partner Jordan Fox is a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in the New York Area" and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal's Largest Verdict of the Year.

Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in the New York Area" and in Super Lawyers. Mr. Belluck has successfully won numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for over $12 million.

For more information, contact the firm at 877-695-2909 or through the online contact form.

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