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Dave Halpern is an experienced Scranton mesothelioma lawyer, helping asbestos victims in the area seek justice and recover damages. Lackawanna County has a higher rate of asbestos-related deaths than most counties in Pennsylvania.
Asbestos victims and their families have a right to take legal action against those responsible for their exposure and illness. Learn more about Dave Halpern and what he can do for your family by visiting our Meet Dave Halpern page. Our Free Consultation form will put you in touch with him. You can also call us at (800) 505-6000 to get all your questions answered.
What is a Scranton Mesothelioma Lawyer?
A Scranton mesothelioma lawyer is a specialist in local asbestos exposure and representing victims in legal actions. Mesothelioma lawyers have a deep understanding of the law, personal injury cases, victims’ rights, and where asbestos has exposed workers and residents.
How Has Asbestos Been Used in Scranton?
Asbestos is a harmful mineral known to contribute to respiratory illnesses and certain cancers. Many industries in the past used asbestos for its ability to resist heat and protect against fire. It is found naturally in deposits in Pennsylvania and has long been used in many workplaces.
Scranton and Lackawanna County was an industrial powerhouse from the 1800s through the 1950s when the economy diversified. The industries in the area used asbestos heavily and put workers at risk.
These included the railroad companies, iron and steel production, coal mining, textile mills, and electricity generation. These were the biggest industries in Scranton for decades and all contributed to asbestos exposure.
Some specific examples of companies known to have used asbestos include:
- Chamberlain Manufacturing Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
- Chamberlain Steel
- Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
- Dodge Mines
- Dolph Coal Company
- Green Ridge Coal Company
- Hudson Coal Company
- Jaunty Fabric Corporation
- Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
- Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
- Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railway Company
- Pascagoula Street Railway and Power Company
- Sauquoit Silk Company
- Scranton Anthracite Birquette Company
- Scranton Electric Company
- Scranton Lace Company
- Scranton Railway Company
- United Gilsonite Laboratories
- Webster Coal and Coke Company
Workplaces from decades past are not the only places in Scranton putting people at risk of asbestos exposure. Scranton School District officials currently face criminal charges for child endangerment because of asbestos in buildings.
They allegedly knew about the asbestos and knew that it was in a state of disrepair but failed to do anything to fix the problem. Both staff and students could have been exposed.
When Do I Need a Scranton Mesothelioma Lawyer?
Don’t wait too long to contact a mesothelioma lawyer. If you live and work in and around Scranton and have had issues with asbestos and illness, talk to a lawyer right away. You do not need to have a mesothelioma diagnosis to get started.
Most lawyers offer potential clients a free consultation, do reach out, especially if you are facing these situations:
- You found out your former workplace used asbestos.
- You think you may have been exposed to asbestos and now have respiratory symptoms.
- You have tried to track down where and when you came into contact with asbestos but can’t figure it out.
- You have tried to make a claim with an asbestos trust with no luck.
- You have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos illness.
- You lost a loved one to mesothelioma.
How Can a Scranton Mesothelioma Lawyer Help Me?
If you have suffered from asbestos exposure, you have a right to take legal action. You may be entitled to compensation. A Scranton mesothelioma lawyer can do several things for you and your family:
- Explain your options
Taking legal action can be confusing, especially when it means going up against a big company. You need to focus on health, so a lawyer is a valuable ally in simplifying and explaining your choices. - Find the source of exposure
A local mesothelioma lawyer has the knowledge and resources to find out where you encountered asbestos and who is responsible. - Connect you to the right doctor
Mesothelioma lawyers have a network of other specialists helping them. They can get you the right doctor, both for your medical care and to prove your illness came from asbestos exposure. - Recover damages
Getting justice for the harm caused you may be a motivating factor for taking legal action, but what you really need is to be able to cover medical bills. Mesothelioma lawyers can help you get what you deserve. - Litigate in court
There are ways to recover damages without going to court, but sometimes a settlement cannot be reached. Your lawyer can take the case all the way to court to seek a jury verdict.
What Should I Look for in a Scranton Mesothelioma Lawyer?
What you need in a lawyer is someone who knows the area, knows where asbestos was used and has experience representing clients exposed to asbestos and their families. Look for a lawyer or a firm with a main focus on asbestos cases. They will have the experience needed to give you the best outcome.
Dave Halpern is a leading Scranton mesothelioma lawyer and advocate for the rights of people negligently exposed to asbestos. Use our Free Consultation form to get in touch with him and to exercise your legal rights.
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Dave Halpern, Mesothelioma Attorney
Dave Halpern is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey mesothelioma attorney with over 30 years of experience. He has investigated hundreds of cases and won numerous multimillion dollar settlements and verdicts for asbestos victims. Dave prides himself on working tirelessly to help his clients in their time of need.
