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Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in West Virginia

West VirginiaWest Virginia is a state whose judicial system has been flooded with legal actions taken against companies that criminally and/or negligently exposed workers and others to asbestos, a dangerous and potentially fatal substance long known to cause serious diseases. People who live in West Virginia, particularly those in Kanawha Country, where rates of asbestos poisoning are highest in the state, are wise to learn about sources of asbestos in our state, the possible effects of such exposure, and where the get help.

Sources of Asbestos in West Virginia

Asbestos, once widely used in myriad industries, is used and produced much less than in the past due to the serious risks associated with its use. While this is good news, companies have used this material for decades despite knowing its risks. These past operations continue to haunt the present, as many people previously exposed are now learning they have developed asbestos cancer diseases. Furthermore, many building materials and industrial facilities still harbor asbestos containing materials.

The following are major sources of asbestos exposure in West Virginia:

  • Coal mining
  • Oil drilling and refinery
  • Chemical operations (including Union Carbide and DuPont)
  • Power plants, both hydroelectric and nuclear
  • Construction sites, demolition areas
  • Older buildings and homes

Effects of Asbestos Exposure and West Virginia Victims

Asbestos exposure has claimed hundreds of lives in West Virginia, including 594 between the years of 1979 and 1999. Of these victims of asbestos exposure, the majority died due to asbestosis, a non-malignant but serious lung disease. The remaining deaths were caused by mesothelioma cancer, a rarer but more frequently fatal condition that affects the lining of the heart, abdomen, and lung cavities. Early diagnosis is crucial to prolonging and improving life with respect to both asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Please read on to learn about where to get medical help for asbestos related diseases. If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions, it is also wise to seek legal advice, as you might be able to obtain compensation for your losses and suffering. Please click here to contact our qualified asbestos attorneys.

Where to Get Help: Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in West Virginia

Wheeling Hospital
Schiffler Cancer Center
1 Medical Park
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

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