West Virginia Asbestos Lawyers
West Virginia Mesothelioma Lawyers
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the state of West Virginia. We provide legal representation and counsel to families pursuing mesothelioma litigation, offering valuable mesothelioma information to West Virginians concerned about their exposure to asbestos. Most people affected by asbestos exposure have encountered the substance in their line of work, with many mesothelioma cases occurring due to a lack of safety precautions by the employer. In certain instances, a worker has carried the asbestos particles to their home and exposed friends and family members to the potentially deadly material.
Asbestos Exposure in West Virginia
West Virginia has been dealing with the asbestos and mesothelioma crisis for quite some time. West Virginia is known for being a mining state, which inherently carries the risk of asbestos exposure. In addition to mining, there are other industries that are major sources of asbestos exposure in West Virginia, including coal mining, oil drilling and refinery, chemical operations, power plants, construction sites and demolition areas. Even one medical facility in Morgantown has been identified as an asbestos jobsite-prior to 1980, asbestos-containing materials were used to insulate water pipes, HVAC ductwork, boilers and electrical conduits in public buildings.
According to a survey done by the EWG Action Fund, in a period spanning twenty years - from 1979 to 1999 - there were 594 deaths in the state related to asbestos exposure. While these statistical mortalities were spread throughout the state, the three counties which reported the highest number of deaths were Kanawha, Cabell and Putnam counties.
Mesothelioma Lawyers with Experience
At the Simmons firm, our mesothelioma lawyers have been working with clients suffering from diseases associated with asbestos exposure for nearly ten years. Our experience, resources and dedication to personal client service have helped us recover over $3 billion in verdicts and settlements for thousands of families dealing with mesothelioma in its various forms.*
The Simmons firm is one of the nation’s leading supporters of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and has pledged $10 million to support cancer research at the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University.
If you believe you may have contracted mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, please contact our mesothelioma lawyers for a free case evaluation.
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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.