Georgia is a state that faces a number of unsafe sources for asbestos exposure. From industrial worksites to asbestos products historically used to insulate Georgia homes and buildings, many Georgia residents are at risk for developing mesothelioma. A mesothelioma lawyer skilled in Georgia litigation can help asbestos sufferers seek fair compensation for their illness.
Georgia Plants and Industry
A number of heavy industry employers in Georgia have been identified as known sites of elevated asbestos exposure. Industrialized cities and towns such as Macon, Rome, Cartersville and Waynesboro and others are at an especially high risk. Notable Georgia employers that have been linked to mesothelioma include, but are not limited to:
- United States Army Base, Fort Benning
- Georgia-Pacific (several locations)
- Atlanta Journal Building, Atlanta
- Bowen Power Plant, Cartersville
- Kraft Power Plant, Port Wentworth
- Scherer Power Plant, Macon
- Young Refining, Douglasville
- Valdosta Tannery, Valdosta
- Vogtle Plant, Waynesboro
Naturally Occurring Asbestos in Georgia
Georgia is home to an unusually high number of areas that contain naturally occurring asbestos. The U.S. Geological Survey has documented 52 unique areas in the state that have large deposits of the fiber. The majority of these deposits are found in the northern region of Georgia, along the state’s border with North Carolina. Citizens living around these regions, particularly those near dormant asbestos mines, may be at an increased risk for unsafe asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma in Georgia
Negligence of Georgia employers and mining companies is often the root cause of mesothelioma in the state. The team of mesothelioma lawyers at Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP has extensive experience in Georgia law and litigation.
Our mesothelioma attorneys have filed petitions on behalf of Georgia residents in areas such as Fulton County. For examples of our successful track record with mesothelioma litigation, please view our featured cases and verdicts.
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