Released on: October 10, 2007, 2:43 am

Press Release Author: The Law Offices of James Sokolove

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: Death tolls rising in Australia and UK - In countries such as
the U.K. and Australia, where asbestos use continued well into the 1980s, the
disease is leaving an equally tragic footprint.

Press Release Body: In recent years, malignant mesothelioma has crept out of the
shadows as one of the deadliest cancers known to modern medical science. This
aggressive disease, almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, kills more than
2,500 Americans each year. But the rapidly evolving crisis of mesothelioma is not
unique to the United States. In countries such as the U.K. and Australia, where
asbestos use continued well into the 1980s, the disease is leaving an equally tragic
footprint.

"Australia has one of the highest per capita rates of mesothelioma in the world,"
explains Attorney Jim Sokolove, principal and founder of the Law Offices of James
Sokolove (www.jimsokolove.com). "In the United Kingdom, about 1,800 new cases of
mesothelioma are diagnosed each year. One authority predicts that the number of
mesothelioma deaths in the U.K. will eventually exceed the U.S., reaching 65,000
between 2002 and 2050."

To date, 40 countries have imposed a ban on the commercial use of asbestos. However,
as developed countries have ceased or restricted its use, global asbestos producers
have aggressively marketed the substance to developing regions. As a result,
asbestos consumption is increasing in places like Asia and Latin America, where
there is little control on its use. Experts forecast that the mesothelioma crisis
occurring in the U.S., U.K. and Australia will inevitably repeat in other parts of
the globe.

"The numbers speak louder than words ever could," Sokolove continues. "It's time we
recognize mesothelioma for what it is-a worldwide epidemic. Sadly, from an
international perspective, we've only begun to scratch the surface."

The Law Offices of James Sokolove recently announced the launch of the Mesothelioma
Resource Center (www.mesorc.com), a comprehensive online resource for mesothelioma
victims and their families. The MRC offers information on the latest mesothelioma
treatments as well as a discussion forum where victims can reach out to others who
have been affected by the disease.

Sokolove says that his goal for the MRC is to help victims and their loved ones find
hope amidst the tragedy of mesothelioma. "Although a cure remains elusive, the MRC
provides support, information and coping tools to improve the quality of life for
those battling this terrible disease."

About The Law Offices of James Sokolove
The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS) is the nation's largest and fastest growing
marketer of legal services, providing qualified law firms, with the most cost
efficient and highly qualified case leads. For over 30 years, the LOJS has
endeavored to reinvent how people obtain legal services, in order to provide
everyone, irrespective of ethnicity or income, equal access to our civil justice
system and within it, superior quality of representation and service. Working with
an affiliate network of over 300 law firm throughout the US, the LOJS generates over
200,000 leads and 12,000 signed cases annually, translating into over one quarter
billion in revenue dollars for its affiliates. As the legal profession continues to
experience unprecedented and dynamic change, the LOJS business model is a proven
success as it strategically matches specific client needs with particular law firm
expertise.

Web Site: http://www.jimsokolove.com/

Contact Details: The Law Offices of James Sokolove
1340 Centre St # 102,
Newton Center, Massachusetts MA 02459
Phone: 617-742-0696 Ext 413
Fax: 617-964-4336
Email: mlock@jimsokolove.com
URL: www.jimsokolove.com