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Asbestos Attorneys in New York

New York Asbestos AttorneyNew York State is considered by some as the birthplace of the asbestos industry in the U.S. The largest producer of asbestos products in the world, Johns-Manville, was based in New York. This corporation was responsible for a huge number of asbestos products being manufactured and distributed around the U.S. and the rest of the world.

The Terrible Legacy of Johns-Manville

Johns-Manville was also the wealthiest firm to ever file for bankruptcy when it sought protection from creditors in 1982 while facing hundreds of asbestos lawsuits. The number of individuals and families who have suffered due to Johns-Manville products is difficult to estimate.

Natural and Unnatural Asbestos in New York 

In addition to three natural asbestos deposits in New York (two near the New York/Rhode Island state line, and one in Jefferson County), there are hundreds of worksites, public buildings, and other locations where asbestos has been found at dangerously high levels, including:

  • Chemical plants
  • Power plants — e.g., the Astoria Powerhouse (Queens), the Arthur Kill Powerhouse (Staten Island)
  • Shipyards — e.g., Brooklyn Navy Shipyard, Caddell Dry Dock and Repair (Staten Island), the Todds Shipyard (Brooklyn)
  • Johns Manville Corporation (New York City)
  • Ground Zero/the site of the World Trade Centers
  • Public buildings — e.g., Grand Central Station, many schools

Talk to a New York Asbestos Attorney

Asbestos diseases such as mesothelioma cancer and asbestosis can cause a great deal of trauma to an individual and his or her family. Those who have been harmed by asbestos may be eligible to seek legal recourse against the asbestos product manufacturer or employer who did not adequately protect employees or the public from asbestos exposure.

Medical bills, rehabilitation, long-term care costs, job loss, and the loss of a loved one are all damages that may be eligible for financial compensation. Contact mesothelioma centers today to connect with a skilled New York asbestos attorney to discuss your circumstances and your legal rights.

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