Alaska had 46 asbestos-related deaths from 1979 through 2001 alone. Several industries prominent in Alaska have historically put workers at risk of asbestos exposure, including petroleum plants, power generation plants, seafood processing plants, pulp mills and marine repair facilities. Alaska also has several naturally occurring asbestos deposits. Two are near the large population centers of Juneau and Ketchikan.
We strongly urge anyone diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease or an heir, if that person has passed away, to contact a mesothelioma attorney to determine if an asbestos-related lawsuit is appropriate. If you or someone close to you has mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in Alaska, Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason can help. Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason are mesothelioma lawyers with over 30 years of experience. We can explain your legal rights and help you understand what to expect from a mesothelioma lawsuit. Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in settlement compensation for mesothelioma patients and their families. We provide a free mesothelioma case evaluation, and there is no up front cost for our services.
Alaska is home to several industries that use machinery at high levels of heat. Previous to the 1980’s, asbestos was widely used in industrial plants and marine facilities because of its heat and fire-resistant properties and its heightened resistance to chemical degradation. Employees in petroleum plants, power generation plants, seafood processing plants, pulp mills and marine repair facilities may have come in contact with asbestos on work surfaces, wrapped around pipes, lining boilers and furnaces. Asbestos exposure was virtually unavoidable in power plants built prior to 1980. Workers sometimes wore protective gear, including gloves and facemasks, made from asbestos fibers to protective them from heat-creating elements. When asbestos is inhaled or ingested, the thin fibers that make up this mineral can cause various diseases, including mesothelioma.
If you or members of your family have been affected by asbestos cancer in Alaska or any state in the U.S., contact Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason. Our mesothelioma attorneys are experts in mesothelioma lawsuits. We have over thirty years of success providing mesothelioma legal representation to clients across the United States. We will provide a free case evaluation and can fly to Alaska to meet with you in person. There is no up front cost to you for our services.
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