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Asbestos Attorneys in North Carolina

North Carolina Asbestos AttorneysNorth Carolina has a rather high rate of asbestos cancer diseases among its residents. In the 20-year period from 1980 to 2000, there were more than 1,000 deaths in the state traced directly to asbestos. More than 50 asbestos lawsuits have been initiated in North Carolina over the years against employers such as:
  • Aqua-Chem Inc.
  • CSX Transportation, Inc.
  • Steel mills
  • Shipyards
  • Power plants

Raymond W. Williams v. CSX Transportation, Inc.

An important North Carolina case was against CSX Transportation, which employed the plaintiff for 38 years. The plaintiff's work with asbestos pipe and boiler insulation and asbestos construction products was found to be the cause of his mesothelioma cancer.

The plaintiff filed his asbestos lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) because CSX is a railroad company. The jury found that CSX had known of the dangers of asbestos since the 1930s but did not adequately protect its workers. The plaintiff's award was $7.5 million, a verdict that was upheld on appeal in 2006.

Asbestos in Homes, Schools

Like all of the states, North Carolina has thousands of homes, schools, libraries, stores, and workplaces that have asbestos components (such as insulation and ceiling tiles). The constant exposure to asbestos dust in any of these structures can cause life-threatening diseases.

North Carolina Asbestos Hazard Management Program

Most of the major cities in North Carolina have industries that use asbestos. In addition, there are several natural deposits of chrysotile asbestos in the west/southwest parts of North Carolina. The North Carolina Asbestos Hazard Management Program is the state agency that strives to educate state residents about the dangers of asbestos and the safe ways to remove asbestos from buildings.

Discuss Your Concerns with a North Carolina Asbestos Attorney

If you suspect that your work, your residence or another factor has exposed you to a toxic level of asbestos, consult a North Carolina asbestos law firm to discuss your concerns. An experienced attorney can determine whether you may be eligible for a legal remedy, including financial compensation from an asbestos lawsuit or settlement. Contact mesothelioma centers to connect with a qualified mesothelioma attorney today.

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