Hawaii Mesothelioma Lawyers

The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons Law Firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Hawaii. 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, even if you live in Hawaii.

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 verdicts and settlements for many families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.

You should know that Hawaii has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Hawaii has statute of limitation laws that restrict the time frame in which mesothelioma victims and family members can file a lawsuit. Rest assured our asbestos lawyers are prepared to help you understand the process for filing an asbestos lawsuit and guide you through the legal system. Contact the Simmons Law 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 Hawaii are linked to asbestos exposure including:

Barber's Point
Standard Oil Refinery

Honolulu
Hawaiian Electric
14th Naval District Pearl Harbor
Camp Smith Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Submarine Base
Pearl Harbor Naval Station
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard

Lihue
Lihue Plantation Powerhouse

Pearl Harbor
U.S. Naval Transport Ship
U.S. Naval Shipyard
U.S. Naval Supply Center
U.S. Navy Submarine Base

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Of all jobsites on the Hawaiian Islands, Pearl Harbor is the one that has exposed the most people to asbestos. This site on the island of O'ahu has been a U.S. Naval installation since the late 19th century. Over the years, thousands of Navy officers have worked on and around ships stationed at Pearl Harbor. These ships, like most others built before the 1980s, were constructed using large amounts of asbestos. When this insulation broke down over time, asbestos fibers were free to float in the air and were inhaled by officers working below deck.

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 Hawaii Asbestos Lawyers

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 asbestos 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 asbestos and mesothelioma 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 Hawaii 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.

Hawaii 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 135 mesothelioma cases in Hawaii from 1979 to 2001.¹
• CDC statistics show Hawaii's age-adjusted death rate for malignant mesothelioma to be 7.7 deaths per million per year.²
• The National Cancer Institute and CDC's state cancer profiles show Hawaii's 2006 annual incidence rate for lung and bronchus cancers was 51 deaths per 100,000.³

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

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Hawaii Asbestos Sites

The following is a partial list of Hawaii 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.

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