North Carolina Lawyer - Mesothelioma Statistics in NC
State
In 1999, the state of North Carolina had 56 mesothelioma related deaths.
North Carolina ranks 15 in the nation for mesothelioma cases. The mortality rate
from mesothelioma is 9.3 per million, giving North Carolina a crude mortality
rank of 35 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,
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Malignant mesothelioma: Number of deaths, mortality rates (per million
population), North Carolina 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