Georgia Mesothelioma Lawyers

The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Georgia. 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 Georgia, including the cities of Atlanta, Augusta, Duluth, Fort Benning, Gainesville, Ogelthorpe and Thomaston.

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 $44 million for mesothelioma victims in the state of Georgia alone.*

You should know that Georgia has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Georgia 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. Mesothelioma typically does not develop until decades after the asbestos exposure occurred.

A number of work sites throughout Georgia are linked to asbestos exposure including:

Albany
Georgia Power/Plant Mitchell Plant
Miller Brewery
Firestone Tire Plant
Coats & Clark Textile Mill
Merck "Flint River" Pharmaceutical Plant

Atlanta
Western Electric
Georgia Power Plant
Coca-Cola Building
Ford Motor Plant
General Motors Plant
Atlanta Water Works
Mead Paper Mill
Owens-Corning Plant
Perimeter Center
Atkinson Power Plant
Fulton County Courthouse
Fulton County Juvenile Jail
Bowen Power Plant
Harley Steam Plant
Southern Railroad Yards
Southern Cement
Georgia Power Mechanic Shop
Westinghouse Electric
Sonoco Paper Co.
Ford's Parts House

Augusta
Augusta Newsprint
Continental Can Paper Mill
Babcock & Wilcox Plant
Fort Gordon
Proctor & Gamble Plant
Federal Paper Mill
Columbia Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant

Decatur
3M Chemical Plant
Chemstrand Plant

Macon
Georgia Power
Harley Branch Power
Arkwright Power Plant
Armstrong Plant

Marietta
Georgia Power & Light Power Plant
Lockheed Martin Plant

Savannah
National Gypsum Plant
Savannah Machine & Foundry
Southern Railroad Yard
Continental Can Paper
American Cyanamid Chemical Plant
Union Camp Paper Mill
Savannah Shipyard

If you or a loved one has suffered from an asbestos-related disease, please contact us today for a free legal consultation.

Learn More About Mesothelioma:

» Types of Mesothelioma

» Mesothelioma Diagnosis Information

» Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit

» Contact Georgia Asbestos Lawyers

^{* 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 Georgia 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 Georgia employment numbers.

Georgia has struggled with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases for a number of years. Consider the following:

• The Environmental Working Group reported that there were up to 527 mesothelioma cases in Georgia from 1979 to 2001.²
• CDC statistics show Georgia's age-adjusted death rate for malignant mesothelioma to be 7 deaths per million per year.³
• The National Cancer Institute and CDC's state cancer profiles show Georgia's 2006 annual incidence rate for lung and bronchus cancers was 71 deaths per 100,000.⁴

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

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