Workers and families in Allegheny County were exposed to asbestos for decades — in steel mills, power stations, glass plants, chemical facilities, foundries, and commercial buildings across Pittsburgh, Braddock, Clairton, McKeesport, West Mifflin, Duquesne, and more. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or another asbestos-related disease, an experienced Allegheny County asbestos lawyer can help you pursue compensation.
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I have represented asbestos victims since 1988. I worked on the original West Virginia mass asbestos trials, handled thousands of industrial exposure cases across Western Pennsylvania, and continue to represent Allegheny County workers and their families.
Asbestos Exposure in Allegheny County
Allegheny County has one of the deepest industrial histories in the United States. Asbestos was used heavily in:
- Steel mills (U.S. Steel Clairton Works, Edgar Thomson, Irvin Works)
- Power plants (Elrama, Brunot Island, Cheswick, Hatfield’s Ferry)
- Glass plants
- Chemical plants
- Railroad and locomotive shops
- Manufacturing facilities
- Commercial construction and boiler rooms
Trades most affected include boilermakers, pipefitters, millwrights, electricians, laborers, insulators, machinists, and steelworkers.
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Because asbestos diseases take 20–50 years to appear, many workers today are only now being diagnosed.
Your Legal Options in Allegheny County
An experienced Allegheny County asbestos lawyer can help you pursue:
1. Lawsuits against companies that supplied asbestos products
Manufacturers of insulation, gaskets, packing, refractory materials, electrical components, boilers, and industrial equipment remain legally responsible.
2. Employer lawsuits under Tooey (Pennsylvania Supreme Court)
If your diagnosis happened after the Workers’ Compensation statute’s 300-week limit, you can directly sue the employer for negligence.
Allegheny County cases regularly include Tooey employer claims.
3. Bankruptcy trust claims
Over 60 asbestos trusts exist — many paying significant compensation for exposures at Western Pennsylvania sites.
4. Wrongful death lawsuits
Families can pursue compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and lost income.
Value of an Allegheny County Asbestos Case
Compensation may include:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Wrongful death damages
- Employer liability (Tooey)
- Multiple bankruptcy trust claims
Every case is different — but Allegheny County industrial exposure cases routinely involve multiple defendants.
Why Experience Matters
I began handling asbestos cases in 1988 — long before most firms in this region existed. My background includes:
- Original mass asbestos trials
- 3,200+ GM Saginaw Foundry cases
- Western PA steel, power plant, and trade-worker claims
- Decades working with industrial exposure evidence
- Direct Tooey employer litigation strategy
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FAQs – Allegheny County Asbestos Lawyer
1. Can I sue my former employer in Allegheny County?
Yes — under Pennsylvania’s Tooey decision, you can sue employers directly if your disease was diagnosed more than 300 weeks after your last employment. Most asbestos diseases fall into this category.
2. What if the company went bankrupt?
Bankruptcy trusts exist to compensate workers from companies that closed or reorganized. Many trusts cover exposures at Allegheny County steel mills, power plants, and factories.
3. How long do I have to file an asbestos lawsuit?
In Pennsylvania, you generally have two years from diagnosis or two years from a loved one’s passing to file. Do not wait — missing the deadline ends your rights permanently.
4. Do I need my old work records?
No. A good asbestos lawyer can reconstruct work history from mill records, co-worker testimony, union info, product ID, and prior industrial site evidence.
Mesothelioma/Asbestos Legal Help – WV, MI & PA
Speak directly with attorney Lee W. Davis. No call centers. Free, confidential review.