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Asbestos Attorneys in Oregon

Orego n Asbestos AttorneysOregon has long depended upon the shipbuilding industry and other sea-faring activities as it is located in the Pacific Northwest. Countless Oregon residents have built a life within the shipbuilding industry and have, thus, been subjected to toxic levels of asbestos.

Asbestos was once widely used in the shipbuilding industry due to its strength, durability and resistance to friction and heat. It was considered an ideal material by members of the shipbuilding industry up until its harmful effects were discovered in the late 1970s.

Before then, the Oregon shipbuilding industry used asbestos in products such as:

  • Insulation materials
  • Pipe coverings
  • Asbestos cements
  • Firebrick
  • Fireproofing sprays
  • Boiler rooms
  • Gaskets
  • Electrical fittings
  • Ceiling & flooring panels

Studies have proven that 86 percent of workers with 20 or more years of experience in the shipbuilding industry will develop an asbestos cancer disease. Asbestos caused diseases can take up to 50 years to develop.

Other Industries that Expose Oregon Residents to Asbestos

The shipbuilding industry is not the only industry in Oregon to expose its workers and residents to asbestos. Oregon is also home to several chemical plants, which were also known to use large amounts of asbestos.

Oregon chemical plants are full of brown or blue asbestos, which is the most fatal form of asbestos. Chemical plant operators chose to use these types of asbestos, because they are the most resistant to corrosion.

Workers and Family Members Exposed to Asbestos

If you or someone you love has worked in the shipbuilding industry, chemical plants, oil refineries, or other asbestos-rich environments in Oregon, you were most likely exposed to high levels of asbestos. The family members of those who worked with the asbestos fibers are at risk also, as the fibers were known to sneak home with workers on their clothes and shoes.

Getting Legal Help from Asbestos Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer or another asbestos cancer disease, contact mesothelioma centers today to speak with an experienced Oregon asbestos attorney who will help you recover damages.

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