Florida Mesothelioma Lawyers

The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons Law Firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Florida. We have represented thousands of families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancer and have seen the suffering it causes firsthand. The Simmons Law 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 Florida, including families from the following locations:

• Clearwater
• Daytona Beach
• Fort Lauderdale
• Jacksonville
• Miami
• Naples
• Orlando
• Palm Beach

As a nationwide firm, our mesothelioma lawyers have the resources and experience necessary to represent individuals and families against large companies in this complex area of litigation. Our firm has recovered verdicts and settlements for hundreds of families located in Florida affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

You should know that Florida has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Florida 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. If you'd like to talk to a Florida mesothelioma lawyer about a potential case, contact one of the nationwide asbestos attorneys at the Simmons Law Firm today.

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. Mesothelioma typically does not develop until decades after the asbestos exposure occurred. Florida, a popular retirement destination, is home to a mature population. Many of its older residents first exhibiting mesothelioma symptoms in their 50s or later were likely exposed to asbestos from jobs they held decades ago. Mesothelioma typically has a latency period of 20 or more years.

Construction jobs have traditionally factored heavily in Florida's growing economy over the decades, and the construction industry is among those industries with the highest mesothelioma rates.¹ At thousands of job sites across the U.S., including sites in and around the state of Florida, day laborers and other workers have been exposed to asbestos as part of their daily routine, placing their health, their lives, and even their families' lives in potential danger.

The following is a partial list of Florida job sites and buildings that may have contained asbestos.  This list does not necessarily reflect current conditions.  If you are experiencing symptoms related to asbestos exposure, please consult a physician.

Fort Lauderdale
Florida Power & Light (FPL) Fort Lauderdale Power Plant

Fort Walton Beach
Eglin Air Force Base

Jacksonville
St Regis Papermill
Anheuser – Busch Brewery
Bellinger Shipyard
U.S. Gypsum Plant
Jacksonville Shipyard
Gibbs Shipyard
Union Camp Chemical Plant
Alton Box Plant
Gibbs Shipyard
Arizona Chemical Corp. Headquarters Building

Pace
American Cyanamid Chemical Plant
Air Products Fertilizer & Chemical Plant, fka Escambia Chemical Plant

Panama City
Wainwright Shipyard
International Paper Mill
Tyndall Airforce Base
Smurfit-Stone Container Pulp and Paper Mill

Pensacola
St. Regis Paper Company
Egling Air Force Base
Naval Air Station (NAS)
Newport Chemical Plant
Gulf Power Co. Crist Power Plant
Pensacola Naval Shipyard
International Paper/St. Regis/Champion Paper Mill
Arizona Chemical Plant

Tampa
Nitram Chemical Plant
Gannon Power Plant, aka H.L. Culbreath Power Plant
Peter O'Knight Power Plant
U.S. Phosphoric Plant
Tampa Bay Shipbuilding, formerly Tampa Shipyards
Hookers Point Power Plant

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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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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. Here is a complete list of occupations that have been linked to asbestos exposure.

Giving Back to Mesothelioma Patients & Families

In 2010, the Simmons Law 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 Law 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 Florida 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.

For more information about asbestos in Florida and throughout the U.S., visit the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

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Florida Asbestos Sites

Below is an extensive list of job sites in Florida where workers may have been exposed to asbestos. If you believe you were exposed to asbestos and are now experiencing symptoms, please consult with a physician.

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