Between the years of 1998 and 2004, the United States government recorded 1095 mesothelioma-related deaths in the state of Florida. In terms of asbestos-related deaths, only California recorded a higher number of cases over this time period.
Florida Shipyards
Florida’s many shipyards are one of the main reasons that the state has such a high number of mesothelioma cases. Throughout the 20th century, asbestos was widely used in the construction of ships for both government and private sectors. Use of asbestos fibers for fireproofing and insulation of numerous key ship components (plumbing, walls, etc.) exposed countless dock workers, naval personnel and others to unsafe levels of asbestos.
Shipyards located in Florida include:
- Broward Marine, Fort Lauderdale
- Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City
- J.A. Jones Construction, Panama City
- Gibbs Gas Engine, Jacksonville
- St. Johns River Shipbuilding, Jacksonville
- Tampa Marine, Tampa
- Tampa Shipbuilding, Tampa
Plants and Facilities
Shipbuilding is not the only industry in Florida related to asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. A processing plant in Tampa has been manufacturing insulation products made from vermiculite for years. Additionally, asbestos insulation was used extensively for insulation purposes in chemical plants and power plants for decades throughout the state of Florida. Even one of Florida’s highest profile government institutions, Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, has a history of exposing workers to asbestos materials.
Mesothelioma Cases in Florida
Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP are mesothelioma attorneys with experience helping asbestos victims in Florida. Our extensive expertise has helped numerous mesothelioma sufferers receive fair compensation from employers and corporations who willfully exposed Florida residents to harmful levels of asbestos.
Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP has filed petitions in numerous Florida counties, including Volusia, Hillsborough, Bay, Duval, Alachua and Broward. We have represented clients throughout Florida and our experienced team of mesothelioma lawyers has a thorough knowledge of Florida asbestos laws and litigation procedures.
For an example of a successful Florida mesothelioma outcome, please review our featured client story of David Fortier, a resident of Daytona Beach, Florida who was awarded close to $2.6 million, after attorney’s fees and expenses.
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