Mesothelioma Lawyer in Maryland Provides Statistics for the State
In 1999, the state of Maryland had 51 mesothelioma related deaths. Maryland
ranks 16 in the nation for mesothelioma cases. The mortality rate from
mesothelioma is 12.52 per million, giving Maryland a crude mortality rank of 24
in the country.
If you are living with mesothelioma or with someone who
has it, you are not alone in your struggle. A mesothelioma lawyer can help you
with medical bills to pay for aggressive life-extending treatment and compensate
you for your pain and suffering. An asbestos attorney can help you force
asbestos manufacturers who made you sick to reimburse you and your family.
While
the statistics can be discouraging, there is hope for people undergoing
mesothelioma treatment. To get started with a mesothelioma lawsuit, fill out
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Malignant mesothelioma: Number of deaths, mortality rates (per million
population), Maryland U.S. residents age 15 and over, 1999
Mesothelioma & Asbestosis Mortalities Across the US: 1979-2001 (c/o EWG)
“We have seen first-hand how asbestos has wreaked havoc on Americans working in naval shipyards, automobile plants, and the construction industry. Most often this is through their employers’ conscious choice for profits over a worker's health.”
-- Joseph Patrick Williams, a trial attorney in the Asbestos Litigation department of Weitz & Luxenberg