MT. PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The ongoing dedication of Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, to the rights of asbestos victims was recognized today, as the firm joined the executive advisory board for the International Pleural Mesothelioma Program. Led by world-renowned thoracic surgeon, David Sugarbaker, MD, and comprised of leading medical and science authorities from legendary institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the Program is dedicated to the research and treatment of Mesothelioma -- a form of cancer most often caused by asbestos exposure.
According to the Program’s founder, Dr. David Sugarbaker, Motley Rice was chosen to participate on the board because of its long history in researching Mesothelioma and its causes, as well as for its dedication to the rights of Mesothelioma victims and their families.
The International Pleural Mesothelioma Program was instituted in response to the daunting rise of Mesothelioma cases worldwide -- it is estimated that there will be 3,500 new cases diagnosed this year in the U.S. alone. The Program’s research and treatment have spawned inspirational success stories like that of a Tybee Island, Georgia woman who, seven years post-diagnosis, was able to hike two miles through the Panamanian rainforest. According to Dr. Sugarbaker, his aspiration is to make these success stories more common.
Just as Dr. Sugarbaker and his colleagues are the recognized leaders in the medical fight against Mesothelioma, Motley Rice LLC is an acclaimed leader in the legal fight for full, fair compensation for Mesothelioma victims. The attorneys and staff at Motley Rice have been at the forefront of the fight for victims of asbestos-related disease for more than thirty years, helping thousands of Mesothelioma victims receive fair compensation.
“Dr. Sugarbaker and his colleagues have made an amazing difference for the families we work with every day. At long last, someone has given them a glimmer of hope where once there was none,” said Motley Rice Member Ann Ritter. “Dr. Sugarbaker’s team is not only helping to improve the quality of life for victims of this horrible disease, but we are hopeful that their innovative treatments will someday cure this cancer. We are honored to not only represent victims in their fight for fair compensation, but to also fight for the cause, treatment and cure of this terrible disease.”
“Our success in the battle against Mesothelioma will be the direct result of the hard work and collaborative effort of a strong group of dedicated professionals, including the support of the attorneys at Motley Rice,” said Dr. David Sugarbaker, founder of the Program. “The firm’s deep-rooted concern and fight for Mesothelioma patients is highly respected, and we are pleased and grateful to have them on our board and actively involved in the Program.”
Motley Rice clients and Mesothelioma patients echo these sentiments. According to Motley Rice client Rebecca Rackley, who lost her father to Mesothelioma in 2003, “The work of the professionals at Motley Rice and esteemed doctors like Dr. Sugarbaker give us hope for the future. My father died in peace knowing that some day others may not suffer as greatly as he.”
To learn more about the International Pleural Mesothelioma Program, please visit http://www.chestsurg.org/aboutusmeso.htm .
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With several hundred years of collective trial experience, Motley Rice LLC is one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ litigation firms. Motley Rice has gained global recognition for its pioneering work on behalf of asbestos victims, the State Attorneys General in their landmark litigation against Big Tobacco, and the 9/11 families in their groundbreaking lawsuit against terrorist financiers. Motley Rice LLC’s attorneys continue to seek justice in the areas of: catastrophic injury; complex case resolution; consumer and commercial fraud; environmental hazards and contamination; medical negligence and defects; occupational disease and toxic torts; and transportation defects and catastrophes. For more information on Motley Rice, call 1-800-768-4026 or visit http://www.motleyrice.com/ .
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