Washington D.C. comes in 30th in a ranking of mesothelioma by state. The district has a small population but since the area contains many government buildings and other buildings built before 1985, a high level of asbestos is packed into a relatively tiny area.

The reason for this is that before the 1976 or so, insulation was either purposefully manufactured with asbestos, or was produced using vermiculite, a mineral that was often mined in areas contaminated asbestos and therefore contaminated any product it was used in as well as anyone or anywhere it came in contact with.

Construction was one industry where a lot of the state’s asbestos exposure happened. Even though asbestos became highly regulated in the 1970′s and was used in far fewer products after that, buildings built before then typically contained asbestos contaminated insulation. Even after the manufacture of asbestos insulation was prohibited, the law still allowed existing asbestos products that hadn’t yet been distributed to be sold for another six years. Today, those involved in renovations and demolitions, or those inadvertently exposed to asbestos while they are taking place have a higher risk of coming in contact with asbestos.

Some of those diagnosed with mesothelioma in Washington D.C. were employed by the government when they were exposed to asbestos. The legal implications of this fact are significant, as in most cases, it is not possible to sue the government.

However, the manufacturers of the products you were exposed to can be held responsible. If you’ve been exposed to asbestos while living or working in Washington D.C., or live there currently, discuss the details of your exposure with a mesothelioma attorney.

Over the last 30 years, there have been an estimated 61 deaths in Alaska from mesothelioma. This number is suspected to be lower than the actual number of cases because between 1979 and 1999 because many cases of mesothelioma were listed as “lung cancer” on death certificates.

Asbestos, the primary cause of mesothelioma, is found in natural deposits in many of the United States, and Alaska is no exception. Deposits have been located in Juneau, Ketchikan, along the Yukon River, and near Kobuk Valley National Park and the town of Glenallen.

In addition to natural deposits, large portions of asbestos were imported into the state in the 1960s and 1970s as industry was established and buildings were constructed. Most insulation manufactured in those years contained asbestos, and as you can imagine, Alaska needed a lot of insulation.

Asbestos was also used as a fire retardant. Because the substance was great for both insulation and fire proofing, it was heavily used in these Alaskan industries, among others:

• Oil
• Energy generation
• Chemical and other manufacturing
• The military, including Air Force Bases, Navy ships, and other installations and facilities
• Shipping

If you lived or worked in Alaska during the 19th century, and especially if you worked in a known asbestos industry or jobsite, it is important that you discuss your possible asbestos exposure with your physician to see if a mesothelioma screening is recommended.

If you have any questions about the source of your asbestos exposure, or if you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma and lived or worked in Alaska when you were exposed or now, you may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against those responsible for your exposure. Speak with a mesothelioma lawyer to learn about your rights in Alaska.

New York has been a leading state for manufacturing and shipyard industries since the time of our forefathers. Throughout the 20th century, asbestos products were widely used in a number of plants and facilities found throughout the state of New York. For many, this exposure would eventually lead to the development of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

Shipyards in New York

Located along the Atlantic Ocean, New York is ideally located for industries related to shipbuilding. Both naval ships and private ships constructed in New York during the 20th century contained high levels of asbestos. Used for insulation and fireproofing, both shipbuilders and those who later occupied these ships. especially naval workers, were routinely exposed to asbestos fibers.

Some of New York’s more prominent shipyards include:

• New York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn
• Atlantic Basin Iron Works, Brooklyn
• Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island
• C. Hiltebrandt Drydock, Kingston
• C.L. Seabury, Morris Heights
• Gas Engine and Power, Morris Heights
• Greenport Basin and Construction, Greenport
• Jakobson Shipyard, Oyster Bay
• Robert Jacob Shipyard, City Island
• Standard Shipbuilding, New York
• Todd Pacific Shipyards, Brooklyn
• Wheeler Shipbuilding, Whitestone

Plants and Facilities

A number of other New York manufacturing plants and facilities dotted throughout the state have been linked to rampant and excessive asbestos exposure. General Electric in Schenectady and Eastman Kodak in Rochester are perhaps two of the most noteworthy.

Other locations include the Schlitz Brewery in Baldwinsville, Union Carbide in Port Chester, and Dunlop Tire in Buffalo. Of course, countless other New York employees worked with or around asbestos fibers throughout much of the 20th century.

Mesothelioma in New York

Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP are mesothelioma lawyers who have worked with numerous New York asbestos victims. We have extensive knowledge of New York’s laws and have a strong history of helping those exposed to asbestos receive fair compensation for their resulting illnesses.

Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP has filed mesothelioma petitions in such New York counties as Nassau, Niagara, Schenectady and New York. For an example of clients our mesothelioma attorneys have represented, please review our featured client story of Lloyd Higgins, for which New York company Union Carbide was a listed defendant.

New Jersey ranks as one of the highest areas for mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses in the United States. Between 1999 and 2004, the U.S. government reported 674 mesothelioma deaths in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey’s long history with mesothelioma can be traced back to heavy usage of asbestos materials by a high number of industrialized employers.

Shipyards in New Jersey

The use of asbestos for the purposes of fireproofing and insulation was widely accepted throughout the 20th century. Shipbuilding is one of the many industries that relied heavily on the use of asbestos. Ultimately, inhalation of these asbestos fibers would eventually lead to formation of mesothelioma in New Jersey citizens who worked in or around New Jersey shipbuilding companies.

Some of the most notable shipyards located in New Jersey include:

• East Coast Shipyard, Bayonne
• Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock, Newark
• Kearny Yard, Kearny
• New Jersey Drydock, Elizabethport
• New Jersery Shipbuilding, Barber
• Newark Bay Shipyard, Newark
• New York Shipbuilding, Camden
• Penn-Jersey Shipbuilding, Camden

Plants and Facilities

Johns Manville Corporation, a company that was built on the production of asbestos roofing materials, has a long history in New Jersey. The company’s founder was one of the first to identify and promote asbestos as a material for insulation purposes.

New Jersey’s high number of chemical plants, processing plants and refineries are also known areas of high asbestos exposure. Highly industrialized cities such as East Orange, Gibbstown and Hoboken also serve as dangerous sources of mesothelioma in New Jersey.

Mesothelioma in New Jersey

The mesothelioma lawyers at Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP have produced evidence in New Jersey courts that have served to help mesothelioma clients earn fair compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering.

Asbestos employers have a long history of knowingly exposing employees to dangerous levels of asbestos. Our experienced mesothelioma attorneys have filed petitions related to asbestos exposure in such counties as Middlesex. For examples of successful verdicts accomplished by our mesothelioma lawyers, please review our cases and verdicts page.