Kentucky Mesothelioma Lawyer

History of Asbestos in Kentucky

In the 20th century, during which the most asbestos exposure in history occurred, Kentucky was home to a variety of industries where the deadly substance was commonly used.

These industries include:

Power plants: asbestos was used as an insulator and wire covering due to its resistance to heat, flame and electricity.
Oil refineries: asbestos was extensively used as a flame retardant and fireproofing material in buildings, equipment and even employee uniforms.
Chemical plants: asbestos was used to insulate pipes, walls, floors and ceilings. It was also used in chemical processes involving heat and was a common component in laboratory counters and heat proof mitts.
Military bases: asbestos's fire proof and insulation properties combined with low cost means it was heavily used in all areas of the United States Armed Forces—barracks, ships, airplanes, vehicles, bases, training premises and other areas.
Tire companies: the processes used to make tires involve heat and chemical compounds. These frequently included the use of asbestos.
Construction: used for insulation, plumbing, walls, floor tiles, spray on ceilings and numerous other applications, asbestos exposure among those working in construction during the 20th century is common.

Companies with Potential Asbestos Exposure

Due to the nature of their operations as well as typical construction of factories, plants and other industrial facilities at the time, these Kentucky companies, among others, are suspected of having workplace environments where workers and the general public could have been exposed to asbestos:

AEC Plant, Kevil
AEC Uranium Plant, Paducah
Aetna Oil, Louisville
American Rubber & Chemical, Louisville
American Tobacco Co.: Louisville, Owensboro
Anaconda Copper & Aluminum, Louisville
Arkala Corp., Louisville
Ashland Oil: Ashland, Leach, Louisville
Ashland Steel Co., Ashland
Asphalt Plant , Lockport
Barr Plant, Lexington
Bechtel Corp., Louisa
BF Goodrich: Calvert City, Louisville, Paducah
Big Rivers Electric, Hawesville
Big Rivers Steam Plant, Sebree
Boron Oil, Richmond
Celanese Coatings, Louisville
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, Russell
Chevron Asphalt, Louisville
Diamonite Mfg. Corp., Henderson
Dixie Roofing & Insulation, Louisville
Dow Petrochemical, Louisville
Dupont Chemical, Louisville
Dupont Corp., Wurtland
Dupont Neoprene Plant, Louisville
East Kentucky Electric Coop, Winchester
Eastern Kentucky College, Richmond
Faucett Dearing Co., Louisville
Fleischmann Distilling, Owensboro
Ford Motor Co., Louisville
Ford Power Plant, Ford
Fort Campbell, Fort Campbell
Fort Knox Fort Knox
General Electric: Louisville, Owensboro, Sebree
General Insulation & Roofing, Louisville
General Telephone Bldg, Lexington
General Tire, Mayfield
Henderson Power Plant, Henderson
Hooker Electrochemical, South Shore
Hudsonville Power Plant, Hudsonville
IBM, Lexington
Individual Drinking Cup Co., Lexington
International Harvester, Louisville
KBI Plant, Sebree
Kentucky Power Coop, Maysville
Kentucky Power, Louisa
Kentucky Utilities: Ghent, Louisville, Tyrone
Klarer Packing, Louisville
Kosmos Portland Cement: Jefferson County, Kosmosdale
Kraft Foods, Lawrenceburg
L&N Railroad, Louisville
Louisville Gas & Electric, Louisville
Louisville Refining Co., Louisville
M&T Chemical, Louisville
Marathon Oil, Ashland
Martin Marietta: Lewisport
Morehead State Univ., Morehead
Occidental Chemical, South Shore
Olin Matheson Corp., Louisville
Owens Corning Fiberglass: Lexington, Louisville
Owens Corning, Danville
Owensboro Municipal Facilities, Owensboro
Pet Milk Co., Mayfield
Pittsburgh Metallurgical, Calvert City
Porcelain Metals Corp., Louisville
Proctor & Gamble, Lexington
Ralston Purina, Louisville
Rex Chain Belt, Louisville
Reynolds Aluminum, Louisville
Rockwell International, Russell
Rohm & Haas Chemical, Louisville
SKW Alloys, Calvert City
Spencer Chemical, Henderson
Stauffer Chemical, Louisville
Sud-Chemie Inc., Louisville
Tenn Flake, Middlesboro
Tennessee Gas Transmission, Morehead
TVA/ Paradise Power Plant, Drakesboro
TVA/Shawnee Steam Plant, Paducah
Union Carbide Nuclear, Paducah
Union Carbide: Kevil, Maytown
University of Kentucky, Lexington
University of Louisville, Louisville
VA Hospital: Fort Thomas, Louisville
W.R. Grace: Owensboro, Wilder
Ward Corp., Lexington
Westinghouse, Louisville

Asbestos-related Deaths in Kentucky

When asbestos's microscopic fibers get into the air and are swallowed or breathed in, they can lodge in a person's body and cause mesothelioma to develop decades later. Typically, the early symptoms of the disease mirror other less serious illnesses and are overlooked until the disease is an advanced stage.

The EPA and other regulatory boards have determined that no level of asbestos is safe. Tragically, thousands of people in the United States each year are diagnosed with the disease, for which there is no cure.

In Kentucky, the Environmental Working Group reports that between 1979 and 2001, 434 asbestos related deaths occurred. 316 of them were attributed to mesothelioma.

Where to Get Help

Kentucky Mesothelioma Treatment Centers and Doctors
Currently, treatment for mesothelioma focuses on easing patient pain and reducing the amount of cancer in the body - but is not considered a cure. Kentucky is not home to any cancer centers that specifically treat mesothelioma. Mesothelioma treatment centers in nearby states include:

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Case Western Reserve University
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216-844-8562

Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ohio State University
OSU James Cancer Hospital
300 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
614-293-7521

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
901-595-3982

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Vanderbilt University
691 Preston Research Building
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
615- 936-1782

Any of these centers can provide you with a list of mesothelioma doctors that practice at their facility.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, Kentucky law limits how long you have to file a lawsuit. We understand that the recent diagnosis has left you with a number of difficult choices to make all while having to undergo stressful and at times, painful, medical treatment.

No one wants to have to deal with a lawsuit at this time, but if you need help with medical bills or need a way to compensate for your loss of income or other losses, it is important that you consult with a Kentucky mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to review your legal options.

Kentucky courts have established that companies knew or should have known how dangerous asbestos is and should have protected workers, users of their products, and anyone else that could potentially be exposed. Companies that didn't warn or protect people from asbestos exposure have been held financially responsible by Kentucky clients represented by Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP mesothelioma lawyers.

You are facing a difficult time, but we want you to understand how important financial compensation can be to your family's financial well being after you are gone. Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation to learn your options. We know your time is precious and will do everything we can to make the legal process as smooth as possible.