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Asbestos Attorneys in South Carolina

South Carolina Asbestos AttorneysSouth Carolina was one of the few states within the U.S. to mine asbestos. Asbestos deposits can be found in the Foothills of South Carolina along the eastern slope of the Appalachian Mountains and in the south along the Georgia border line.

While the asbestos deposits found in South Carolina produce white asbestos, which is the safest form of asbestos, thousands of individuals have and will continue to die from disease after inhaling the toxic fibers.

Hundreds of Deaths Attributed to Asbestos Exposure

Records show that 634 deaths in South Carolina, between 1980 and 2000 (when the FDA began regulating the use of asbestos) are directly related to asbestos exposure. Since then, hundreds more people have suffered and died from asbestos cancer diseases including mesothelioma cancer, lung cancer and other asbestos cancers.

South Carolina Asbestos Exposure

South Carolina is home to several asbestos industries including:

  • Shipping industry: asbestos was widely used in the shipbuilding industry as it is composed of heat and friction resistant fibers
  • Power plants: asbestos was used in insulation materials for boilers and other machines
  • Building industry: asbestos can be found in many building products such as flooring and roofing, decorative painting products, stucco, tile, etc.

Get Legal Help from South Carolina Asbestos Attorneys

If you have been exposed to asbestos in your home, work or in a commercial building, it is important to speak with a South Carolina asbestos attorney who understands the laws of your state and will help you understand your legal rights. Contact mesothelioma centers today to schedule a private consultation.

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