Baron & Budd, P.C. Managing Shareholder Russell Budd will discuss the deadly history of asbestos and the industry that chose to place profits over people during a program airing nationwide tonight at 10 p.m. ET on the cable television network THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters 11 - Asbestos" will examine the "miracle mineral" that proved to be an invisible killer, causing diseases such as mesothelioma.
DALLAS, TX (PRWEB) October 26, 2004 -- Baron & Budd, P.C. Managing Shareholder Russell Budd will discuss the deadly history of asbestos and the industry that chose to place profits over people during a program airing nationwide tonight at 10 p.m. ET on the cable television network THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters 11 - Asbestos" will examine the "miracle mineral" that proved to be an invisible killer, causing diseases such as mesothelioma.
Sadly, the asbestos tragedy could have been avoided had the companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products protected workers and the public from the risks. The History Channel® is to be commended for helping to increase awareness about the risks of asbestos exposure and the diseases, such as mesothelioma, that it causes," said Russell Budd.
Contrary to popular belief, the U.S. has not banned asbestos. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently estimated that at least 10,000 people die each year from asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer. Asbestos has been used in as many as 3,000 different products in the United States.
About THE HISTORY CHANNEL®
Launched in 1995, THE HISTORY CHANNEL® features historical documentaries, signature weekly series, epic miniseries, and special movie presentations. The range and quality of the programming has made the network one of the most watched in cable television. For more information, visit www.historychannel.com.
About Baron & Budd, P.C.
Since 1977, the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. has championed the rights of people and communities harmed by corporate misconduct. With over 70 attorneys and offices in Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, and New York, Baron & Budd enjoys a national reputation as a leader of the plaintiffs bar. The firm represents individuals with mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos; leukemia caused by benzene; injuries caused by other toxic substances and unsafe pharmaceuticals; water authorities seeking clean-up costs for drinking water contamination; securities investors defrauded by corporate wrongdoing; and consumers in class actions. For more information on the firm, call 1-800-222-2766 or visit www.baronandbudd.com. For information on mesothelioma, visit www.mesotheliomanews.com.
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