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The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Alabama. We have represented thousands of families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancer and have seen the suffering it causes firsthand. The Simmons firm is dedicated to giving our clients the respect and attention they deserve, no matter where they live. If you or someone you love has mesothelioma, we will come to you. Over the past decade, we've represented many clients throughout Alabama.
- Birmingham
- Gadsden
- Huntsville
- Mobile
- Pell City
- Talladega
- Tuscaloosa
As a nationwide firm, our asbestos attorneys have the resources and experience necessary to represent individuals and families against large companies in this complex area of litigation. Our firm has recovered over $3 billion in verdicts and settlements for thousands of families dealing with mesothelioma. Our lawyers have recovered $47 million for mesothelioma victims in the state of Alabama alone.*
You should know that Alabama has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Alabama has statute of limitation laws that restrict the time frame in which mesothelioma victims and family members can file a lawsuit. Rest assured our mesothelioma lawyers are prepared to help you understand the process for filing an asbestos lawsuit and guide you through the legal system. Contact the Simmons firm if you have a question about a potential case.
If you have mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, please contact our mesothelioma lawyers for a free case evaluation.
An Introduction to Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Asbestos is a deadly mineral that has been used in thousands of products. When microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can cause a number of diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Of the diseases caused by asbestos, mesothelioma is the most aggressive, attacking the internal lining of the lungs and abdomen. Mesthelioma typically does not develop until decades after the asbestos exposure occurred.
A number of work sites throughout Alabama are linked to asbestos exposure, including:
Athens
Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
Colbert Steam Plant
Wheeler Dam
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Bessemer
U.S. Pipe Plant
Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing
Hercules Powder (Explosives) "Birmingham" Chemical Plant
Sloss Sheffield Steel & Iron
Birmingham
Hayes International Shop
Caldwell Foundry
Badham Insulation Co. Warehouse
Avondale Chemical Plant
Daniel Building
Clow Pipe Plant
Alabama Power Plant
L & N Railroad
Empire Building
Ingalls Iron Works 2nd Shipbuilding
Republic Steel Mill
Jefferson Foundry
Old Alabama Power Building
Southern Railroad
Goslin Foundry
Mcwane Iron
Republic Steel
Tennessee Coal Iron & Railroad Co.
Alabama By-Products Co. (ABC) Foundry
Ingalls Steel Construction Company
American Cast Iron Pipe Co. (ACIPCO) Pipe Plant
First National (Southern Natural Gas) Building
Brewton
American Container Paper Mill
Container Corporation Paper Mill
Continental Can Paper Mill
International Paper Mill
James River Paper Mill
Brewton Paper Mill
Huntsville
5400 Building
Automatic Electric Electronics Plant
Union Carbide Chemical Plant
Redstone Arsenal
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) Chemical Plant
Marshall Space Flight Center
Thiokol Chemical
Mobile
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair
First National Bank Building
Alabama State Docks
Ideal Cement
Little Big Horn
Marine Specialties
Scott Papermill
Marathon Oil Refinery
Alabama Power Office Building
Bell Telephone Building (s)
Brookley Field
Brookley Field Warehouse (s)
Waterman Building
Turner Supply Co.
Sheffield
Reynolds Metals Plant
Reynolds Alloys Plant
TVA Fossil Fuel Plant
Muscle Shoals Rubber Plant
TVA Office Building
Reynolds Reclamation Plant
Tuscaloosa
Gulf States Paper Mill
Cole Supply Company, Inc.
If you or a loved one has suffered from an asbestos-related disease, please contact us today for a free legal consultation.
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* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results
The majority of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos encounter the so-called "magic mineral" in their line of work, often due to inadequate safety precautions. Others are exposed to asbestos indirectly when they come in contact with the clothing of a family member involved in a high-risk asbestos occupation.
Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. When microscopic asbestos dust particles becomes airborne, they can be inhaled or swallowed and can cause serious health issues.
Common work environments where a mesothelioma or cancer patient may have encountered asbestos include shipyards, oil refineries, sheet metal plants, automotive plants, construction sites, and many more. Click here to view a complete list of occupations that have been linked to asbestos exposure.
Giving Back to Mesothelioma Patients & Families
In 2010, the Simmons firm established the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting research and advancing awareness about this rare cancer. The Foundation partners with established experts and thought-leaders in the mesothelioma research field. Learn more about the Foundation's current mesothelioma research partners.
As a long-time supporter of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, the Simmons firm has an extensive history of supporting the fight against mesothelioma and cancer. The firm has also pledged over $10 million to establish the Simmons Cancer Institute at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The institute provides extraordinary new resources to enhance treatments and implement the continuing search for a permanent cure. It is the largest single gift in the history of SIU and establishes the university as home to one of the leading cancer facilities in the United States.
Asbestos Exposure in Alabama Today
Asbestos has not yet been banned in the United States. Its use is regulated, but it is still used in products today. Asbestos has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a human carcinogen. This assessment is supported by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), both of which believe that the future use of asbestos should be banned.
The following chart shows the higher-risk occupations for malignant mesothelioma along with their corresponding Alabama employment numbers.
| Occupation | Number Employed in Alabama, 20061 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters | 7,000 |
| Mechanical engineers | 3,900 |
| Electricians | 9,700 |
| Teachers, elementary school | 19,400 |
Alabama continues to be affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases. Consider the following:
- CDC statistics show Alabama's age-adjusted death rate for malignant mesothelioma to be between 5.7and 11.5 deaths per million per year.2
- The National Cancer Institute and CDC's state cancer profiles show Alabama's 2006 annual incidence rate for lung and bronchus cancers was 75.1 deaths per 100,000, a figure 12% higher than the 66.8 U.S. rate for the same period.3
- The Environmental Working Group reported that there were up to 410 mesothelioma cases in Alabama from 1979 to 2001.4
For more information about asbestos in Alabama and throughout the U.S., visit the Environmental Protection Agency's website.