North Carolina has reported a minimum of 899 mesothelioma deaths since 1979. For years mesothelioma was confused with or just called lung cancer, so many deaths recorded in the state as lung cancer were actually caused by pleural mesothelioma.
Asbestos exposure occurred frequently in many industries where asbestos was used in manufacturing, insulating, and fireproofing applications. In North Carolina, these industries include, but are not limited to:
- Oil
- Shipping and shipbuilding, both commercial and naval
- Manufacturing, such as paper, wood products, textiles and chemicals
- Metal including steel and copper
- Power generation—steam, hydroelectric and nuclear
- Construction—most buildings constructed before 1980 contained asbestos
Folks that have been exposed to asbestos and have received a mesothelioma diagnosis should know that North Carolina law limits how much time they have to file a lawsuit after diagnosis. Be sure to consult a North Carolina mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to learn your legal options.
North Carolina law has established that mesothelioma victims that can prove asbestos exposure have a right to file a lawsuit against those responsible. In most cases, multiple asbestos manufacturers and employers are implicated and named as defendants in a case.
Each defendant may opt to offer a settlement rather than to go through a trial. Depending on the details of your case, this may or may not be in your best interest. Rest assured that the mesothelioma lawyers at Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP, have the resources and experience to take your case through the entire legal process, including trial, if necessary.
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