Not all types of mesothelioma diagnoses are created equal. While a few types of the disease are the most common, a victim of this type of cancer can be diagnosed with one of four types, each named for the part of the body affected by the disease. Below is an overview of each type including information that will help you – the patient, or you – the caregiver – better understand the specifics of the disease.
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What Job Caused YOUR Exposure to Asbestos?
Back as far as the days of the Holy Roman Empire, individuals thought asbestos to be a “miracle mineral”. Legend has it that the Emperor Nero used tablecloths woven from asbestos at his lavish parties, simply throwing the cloths in the fire at the end of the night, where – amazingly – they would become clean but would not be consumed.
But even back then, historian Pliny the Elder made public his concerns about the slaves who worked in the asbestos mines of old, noting how many became horrendously ill and how many died at a very young age. As a matter of fact, after working in the mines himself, he encouraged others not to hire slaves who had been miners, citing their poor health and inability to work.
Skip several centuries and you reach the Industrial Revolution, which had workers around the world flocking to newly-minted factories that made all sorts of wondrous products. These factories made rampant use of asbestos-containing materials, intent to avoid fires by using this miracle mineral, which was the best fire-resistant substance known to man. It wasn’t long, however, before doctors of the 19th and early 20th centuries began to make the same connections as Pliny the Elder did centuries before. As early as the first decade of the 1900s, one can find documented cases of asbestos-related diseases among factory workers. Shortly thereafter, doctors gave the disease the name “asbestosis” because of its likely cause.
When the U.S. entered World War II, asbestos exposure was about to reach an all-time high. Both men and women were soon employed in large numbers – both as military and civilian workers – in the nation’s shipyards, airplane manufacturing facilities, and munitions factories. All of those workplaces were filled with asbestos and workers were exposed on a daily basis. Shipbuilders suffered the most, often working to repair damaged ships full of asbestos in a hurry, intent on getting them back in commission. Hence, shortcuts were taken and little or nothing was done to protect workers from inhalation of dangerous fibers.
Through the decades, a variety of other industries used asbestos-containing products of all sorts. Those who were affected may have worked in the jobs listed below.
• Mechanics and other automotive repair personnel
• Power plant workers
• Railroad employees
• Construction workers/contractors
• Miners
• Steel mill employees
• Oil refinery workers
• Asbestos product manufacturers
On and after September 11, 2001, a whole new breed of worker suffered serious asbestos exposure – namely, the firefighters, police, and emergency responders who helped with search and rescue and clean-up of the World Trade Center site, wading through tons and tons of toxic debris. The exposure was so severe that the first death from asbestos-caused mesothelioma was reported in 2004. EMS Deborah Reeve, age 41, died that year of a disease that normally takes decades to develop.1
What job caused your asbestos exposure? Could it have been avoided? Were you warned about the risks by an employer or manager?
Remember, it’s been centuries since the dangers of asbestos became evident yet factory owners and employers continued to make use of the material until the late 1970s with little or no regard for the health of their workers. If you’ve been sickened by asbestos, you may be able to obtain compensation for your suffering. Don’t hesitate to gather more information about your rights by contacting an experienced asbestos attorney.
1 http://honorees.nemsms.org/reevd07.htm
Boilermakers Exhibiting High Rates of Mesothelioma
What’s a boilermaker? Ask the average person that question and they’ll probably reply with an answer that has something to do with the football team at Purdue University, dubbed The Boilermakers way back in the 19th century due to their burly physiques and tough nature.
Wheeling Pitt Mesothelioma Lawyer
Over the years before its decline and eventual bankruptcy filings, the company employed several thousand workers in a variety of jobs throughout their facilities. Like most steel workers that were employed through the end of the 1970s and into the early 1980s, many were exposed to asbestos and have suffered because of that exposure.
Wheeling Pitt Mesothelioma Lawyer Lee W. Davis
Attorney Lee Davis has represented a number of Wheeling Pitt workers throughout his 25-year career as a mesothelioma lawyer, including individuals who were employed at the facilities in Steubenville, Mingo Junction, and Follansbee. These employees include both long-time plant workers as well as contract workers who were exposed to asbestos during short-term employment at one of Wheeling-Pitt’s locations.
Through his work on these cases, Lee has discovered that steel mill workers are among those individuals most affected by exposure to asbestos…and he’s prepared to prove that in a court of law.
Hiring an attorney who is well-versed in the particulars of local corporations is a wise idea where asbestos cases are concerned. No doubt you’ve heard the TV commercials from large firms that accept cases just about anywhere in the U.S.
While they may have tidbits of knowledge pertaining to a variety of different states, Lee Davis is the LOCAL EXPERT. His experience in dealing with Wheeling-Pitt and other local steel mill employees has allowed him to become intimately familiar with the industry and its inner workings.
The result on his local knowledge is a long string of successful cases that provide plaintiffs with the compensation they need and deserve.
Wheeling-Pitt employees worked hard at their jobs, which usually involved immense amounts of grueling, physical labor. Individuals who were employed as machinists, pipefitters, plumbers, boilermakers, welders, and millwrights – for example – often worked long days in difficult conditions, producing the steel the country needed for ships, buildings, and more.
They were exposed to any number of hazards on-the-job, not the least of which was asbestos, which was used abundantly because of its strength and its fire-resistant properties. However, few were ever warned of its dangers.
Lee Davis can assist former Wheeling-Pitt West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio workers gain compensation for their asbestos-caused injuries. For a more comprehensive look at the particulars of filing a mesothelioma-related case.
Wheeling-Pitt Mesothelioma FAQs
Can I sue for asbestos exposure at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel?
Yes, if you or a family member were exposed to asbestos at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and developed mesothelioma, you may be eligible to file a claim or lawsuit. Lee Davis has decades of experience handling cases tied to this mill.
What types of jobs at Wheeling-Pitt involved asbestos risk?
Workers in pipefitting, insulation, maintenance, and machinery operation roles were commonly exposed to asbestos. Even office and support staff could experience secondary exposure.
Is take-home exposure from Wheeling-Pitt covered?
Yes. Family members who were exposed to asbestos fibers brought home on work clothes or tools and later developed mesothelioma may be entitled to compensation.
Do I need a local lawyer for a mesothelioma claim?
Hiring a local attorney like Lee Davis, who knows the history and case law behind Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, gives you an advantage. He’s handled asbestos cases tied to this mill for over 35 years.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, you deserve answers—and experienced legal support. Lee W. Davis has been fighting for steelworkers and their families for over 35 years. He understands what you’re going through and is ready to help. Call 412-781-0525 or email ldavis@leewdavis.com today or complete the form on this page to speak directly with Lee. Your time to file may be limited—don’t wait to protect your rights.
Personal Injury
The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, L.L.C. assists people who have suffered serious injuries at work and at home from accidents and exposure to toxic substances, like asbestos and benzene. Call the the Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, L.L.C. at 412 781 0525 for a free evaluation.
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DePuy Hip Implant Failure
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Disputes arise in business and often involve multiple parties. The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, L.L.C. represents businesses in complex litigation drawing on years of experience litigating against some of the largest corporations in America.
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DePuy Pinnacle Implants are “voluntarily removed from the market”
On August 31, 2013, Johnson and Johnson, and it’s division DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. discontinued sales of ULTAMET® Metal-on-Metal and COMPLETE™ Ceramic-on-Metal Hip Systems.
In a statement dated May 16, 2013, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. boldly states, “The decision to discontinue these products is not related to safety or efficacy, and is not a recall. ” Read the full statement of DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
In the face of thousands of documented injuries from Pinnacle hip implant failures, DePuy continues to outrageously deny there is any problem with the safety of their Pinnacle hip implants.
There are presently more than 3,000 lawsuits consolidated before Judge Kinkeade In The United States District Court Northern District Of Texas Dallas Division in the DePuy Pinnacle MDL 2244. In an effort to limit the costs associated with the litigation for thousands of victims. all of the cases are consolidated, and the Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, LLC is proud to participate.
A similar case for A.S.R. hip implant failures is scheduled to begin trial in Cleveland, Ohio on September 23, 2013 was continued for 90 days for additional discovery.
If you have a DePuy Pinnacle hip implant and suffer any symptoms such as pain or hip dislocation, Call The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, L.L.C. for a Free Evaluation at 412 781-0525