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The Simmons firm is a national mesothelioma law firm with an office in St. Louis, Missouri. Because we devote a high degree of personal attention to every case no matter where it originates, our mesothelioma lawyers regularly travel to clients throughout Missouri, as well as the rest of the United States from our St. Louis office. Call us today at (314) 644-6222 for driving directions to the Simmons firm Missouri office and to speak with an experienced mesothelioma attorney.
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Missouri. 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 Missouri, including the cities of:
- St. Louis
- Columbia
- Kansas City
- St. Joseph
- Springfield
- Wardell
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 $79 million for mesothelioma victims in the state of Missouri alone.*
You should know that Missouri has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Missouri 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 Missouri are linked to asbestos exposure, including:
Crystal City
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) Chemical Plant
Kansas City
Kansas City Light & Power Steam Plant
Armco Steel – Kansas City
Hawthorne Powerhouse
Ford Motor Plant
General Motors Plant
St. Louis
Small Arms Plant
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Mercantile Trust Building
Mallincrott Chemical Company
Monsanto Chemical Plant
Union Electric
Portage De Sioux Powerhouse
Nooter Corporation
Labadie Powerhouse
Ford Motor Plant
St. Louis Shipbuilding
Wagner Electric
GAF Plant
Carondelet Foundry
Chrysler Plant
Sugar Creek
Standard Oil Refinery
American Oil Company (Amoco)
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. 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 Missouri 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.
EPA Superfund Cleanup
The U.S. EPA has cited one Missouri location for asbestos contamination in its Superfund program for hazardous waste cleanup: the Weldon Spring Quarry in St. Charles County. The site—full official listing: Weldon Spring Quarry/Plant/PITS (USDOE/Army)—having received federal remedial action since 1988, is currently under control in regards to human exposures. According to EPA documentation, the 230-acre property is associated with the Weldon Spring Former Army Ordnance Works, a site on its "National Priorities List." After land transfers in the 1950s, the U.S. Department of Energy (at the time known as the Atomic Energy Commission) assumed ownership of 220 acres of the original Ordnance Works area. It began to clean up the site in 1987 and is the party currently responsible for the contamination.1 Asbestos debris, removed along with overhead piping, was one of more than 100 varieties of contaminated media found on the property, including TNT and uranium.2
If you or a loved one has contracted mesothelioma through asbestos exposure at this or another site in Missouri, please contact the Simmons firm at (866) 468-8631.
For more information about asbestos in Missouri and throughout the U.S., visit the Environmental Protection Agency's website.
* 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
