Despite the increased awareness of the danger of asbestos and mesothelioma over the past two decades, the number of cases of the virulent form of cancer is still on the rise.  The number of mortalities due to mesothelioma has increased over the past decade, and there is no reason to believe that this trend will reverse.

According to research compiled by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the number of deaths due to malignant mesothelioma continues to increase.  Although the use of asbestos was curtailed in the late 1970s, approximately 1.3 million workers are still exposed to asbestos dust.

If you or someone you love has experienced health problems as the result of exposure to asbestos, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-781-3955.

A new study released by the UK's Health and Safety Executive reports that mesothelioma deaths in that country are higher than they ever have been, but won't peak for another seven years.  This figure includes strictly men, as the data on women is not currently available.  It is believed that the ratio between British men and British women with mesothelioma was 5:1.  In 2007, 2,156 people died from the disease in the United Kingdom.

If you or someone you love has contracted mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, contact the mesothelioma lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955 today.