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An expert Philadelphia mesothelioma lawyer has decades of experience advising and representing asbestos victims and their families. Workers in industrial settings and their families faced years of exposure to this harmful mineral—many developed terminal illnesses and deserved justice for the harm caused.
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What Is a Philadelphia Mesothelioma Lawyer?
Philadelphia mesothelioma attorneys are experts in personal injury law and litigation. They are also experts in asbestos and the illnesses it causes. They know the industries and companies that used asbestos and how people got exposed. They represent victims of exposure, helping them get settlements, funds from asbestos trusts, and jury verdicts in lawsuits.
Pennsylvania has had a heavily industrialized economy for hundreds of years. Steel mills, coal mining, and manufacturing plants have employed many people in the state and in Philadelphia. Industrial workplaces have long used asbestos to protect against heat and fire, but it also caused harmful exposure in workers.
In Pennsylvania, there were more than 17,000 deaths related to asbestos between 1999 and 2017. Philadelphia County has the third-highest asbestos mortality rate in the state, with nearly 1,600 deaths related to exposure to asbestos during the same time period.
Eastern Pennsylvania has several natural asbestos deposits and a history of mining. These include locations just outside of Philadelphia that impacted local workers and residents:
Just north of Philadelphia, Ambler was long home to a thriving asbestos industry. Beginning in the 1800s, factories here used asbestos, creating asbestos textiles and other products.
What’s left today of the Ambler site is the BoRit Superfund site. The local factories dumped asbestos-containing materials here, leaving acres of harmful waste. The Environmental Protection Agency has since capped the waste pile.
Just to the west of Philadelphia was Smedley’s asbestos mine in Delaware County. It is no longer an active producer.
Natural deposits, mines, and waste sites caused a lot of harm in the past. Other sources of asbestos in and around the city include many industrial companies and workplaces:
Pacor filed for bankruptcy in the 1980s and was originally called the Philadelphia Asbestos Corporation. For decades, it made asbestos-containing materials, including insulation, and today makes similar products without asbestos. The use of asbestos led to lawsuits and bankruptcy, as well as the founding of an asbestos trust to compensate victims.
All kinds of Philadelphia workers and their families risked exposure to asbestos. Those at the highest risk include all types of construction and demolition workers, factory and manufacturing workers, pipefitters, shipyard workers, boiler workers, steel mill workers, railroad workers, and auto mechanics.
Unfortunately, it is not just the workers of Philadelphia facing asbestos exposure. The material was used heavily in the construction of older buildings. Government buildings, hospitals, schools, and homes often contain asbestos, especially those built before the 1980s.
Public schools have been particularly hard hit by asbestos exposure. In 2020, six schools and a learning center in Philadelphia shut down because of damaged asbestos in the buildings. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers sued the district for failing to test adequately for asbestos and do anything about the hazard once discovered.
If you live or work in the area and have been exposed to asbestos, you may need to talk to a mesothelioma lawyer in Philadelphia. If you have received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos lung cancer, talk to an attorney.
Asbestos exposure is often negligent, and you have legal rights. Even when a company responsible for asbestos materials goes bankrupt, there are ways to recover damages. The company may have an asbestos trust for compensating victims.
A Philadelphia mesothelioma attorney is a legal specialist, someone who knows the relevant laws, the asbestos industry, and the local area. They can help you and your family in several ways:
A lawyer focused on asbestos cases knows how to investigate incidents of exposure. You may not know where you encountered asbestos, but they can find out for you, especially local lawyers in the Philadelphia area.
Mesothelioma lawyers also have access to a network of medical experts. To make a case of negligent asbestos exposure, you must prove it connects directly to your diagnosed illness or symptoms.
If your lawyer finds your exposure came from a bankrupt company, they can determine if there is an asbestos trust that covers you. They can also make the claim and help you get compensation.
A lawsuit may also be an option if you have suffered because of asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma lawyers are experienced litigators and will represent you in pre-trial negotiations and in court if necessary.
Holding the responsible parties accountable for the harm they caused is important. You also need compensation for the resulting medical bills. A lawyer will be able to help you take the steps needed to recover fair damages.
When looking for a lawyer to represent you or your family over asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, don’t settle for just anyone. Look for a lawyer in your area. If you experienced exposure in Philadelphia, you need a lawyer who knows the industry there.
Also essential is a lawyer who spends most or all of their time on asbestos cases. You need the experience and expertise of a lawyer dedicated to this area of the law and to personal injury and litigation.
Additionally, the lawyer you hire should make you feel comfortable that they can handle your case and have the time and resources to see it through. You should feel good about opening up to them and their fees. Selecting the right lawyer is one of the most important choices you’ll make moving forward with asbestos litigation.
Complete our simple contact form to set up a Free Initial Consultation with Philadelphia mesothelioma lawyer Dave Halpern. As a leading advocate for asbestos victims and with decades of experience, he can answer all your questions and help you take legal action.
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