Oklahoma Mesothelioma Lawyers

History of Asbestos in Oklahoma

Throughout the 20th century, much of Oklahoma's economy was linked to oil—either direct processing of it in refineries or in chemical plants that made use of petroleum products and byproducts.

Asbestos and the diseases it causes—asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, are also linked to oil. The reason for this connection is that fire was and is a major concern in any facility processing oil. In those days, asbestos was a widely accepted and used fireproofing and flame retardant material in oil facilities as well as chemical plants. It was also used as an insulator, and was an ingredient in numerous products.

The benefits of asbestos—its durability, cheap cost, resistance to electricity and fire, and quality as an insulator among other benefits—were highly marketed by asbestos companies. In fact, some companies even advertised asbestos as a life saving material in buildings and facilities where fire was a risk.

Tragically, for much of the century, the drawbacks of asbestos, primarily the fact that it was a toxic substance and a carcinogen, were not made public. Instead, many asbestos companies covered up their knowledge about how deadly it was. As a result, millions of people across the country and in Oklahoma were exposed to asbestos and put at risk for developing mesothelioma.

Companies with Potential Asbestos Exposure

These companies, among others, are believed to have had asbestos present in the workplace environment or facility:

A. C. C. MACHINE TOOL CO., OKLAHOMA CITY
ACANDS, INC., TULSA
ALLIED ASPHALT REFINERY, STROUD
ALLIED MATERIALS CORPORATION, STROUD
ARMSTRONG CORK COMPANY, TULSA
AUTODIN FACILITIES, OKLAHOMA CITY
B F GOODRICH TIRE COMPANY, MIAMI
BELLE ISLE SCHOOL, OKLAHOMA CITY
CAIN'S COFFEE CO., OKLAHOMA CITY
CALLERY CHEMICAL CO., MUSKOGEE
CHEROKEE NITROGEN PLANT, PRYOR
CITIES SERVICE OIL CO.: PONCA CITY, TALLANT
CONOCO, ARDMORE
CONSOLIDATED INSULATION INC., OKLAHOMA CITY
CONTINENTAL CARBON COMPANY, PONCA CITY
DIERKS FORESTS, INC., WRIGHT CITY
DX-SUNRAY OIL REFINERY, TULSA
EAGLE PICHER, HENRYETTA
EMPIRE ROOFING & INSUL. CO., TULSA
ENTERPRISE BUILDING, TULSA
FEDERAL BUILDING, OKLAHOMA CITY
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE & POST OFFICE BL, MUSKOGEE
FORT HOWARD PAPER MILL, MUSKOGEE
FORT SILL ARMY BASE, LAWTON
GARY WILLIAMS ENERGY, WYNWOOD
GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY, PRYOR
HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTER, TULSA
HUDGENS CONSTRUCTION CO., MC ALESTER
HUMBLE OIL COMPANY - GASOLINE PLANT, HENNESSEY
IMC DRILLING MUD, INC., OKLAHOMA CITY
INSULATION SERVICES, INC., TULSA
INSULATIONS, INC., OKLAHOMA CITY
KANAWHA FITTINGS, TULSA
L. A. KING, INC.: PONCA CITY, TULSA
LONE STAR GAS COMPANY, MARLOWE
MALONEY CRAWFORD TANK CO., TULSA
MARK BLODGETT INSULATION CO., OKLAHOMA CITY
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY, TULSA
MIDWEST INSULATION & MATERIAL CO., OKLAHOMA CITY
MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL, MUSKOGEE
MW KELLOGG, TULSA
NATIONAL BANK OF TULSA, TULSA
NATIONAL HELIUM PLANT, KEYES
NAVAL AMMUNITION DEPOT, MC,ALESTER
OKLAHOMA GAS & ELECTRIC CO.: KONAWA, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA CITY, PONCA CITY,
SULPHUR, TULSA
OKLAHOMA STATE PENITENTIARY, MC ALESTER
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, STILLWATER
OOLAGAH POWERHOUSE, OOLAGAH
OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLASS CORP.: OKLAHOMA CITY, TULSA
PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO.: LINDSAY, OKMULGEE
PONCA CITY UTILITY AUTHORITY, PONCA CITY
PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA: OOLOGAH, TULSA, WASHITA
RODMAN GAS COMPANY, HENNESSEY
RUST ENGINEERING COMPANY, VALLIANT
SHELL OIL COMPANY - DILLARD PLANT, WILSON
SINCLAIR OIL, TULSA
SKELLY OIL CO., VELMA
SOUTH EASTERN OKLAHOMA INDUST AUTHORITY, VALLIANT
SOUTHWESTERN BELL, WEATHERFORD
ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL, OKLAHOMA CITY
STANDARD ASBESTOS MANUFACTURING & INSULATING CO., OKLAHOMA CITY
STEVENS ASBESTOS PRODUCT COMPANY, INC., TULSA
STEVENS-KING CO., INC., TULSA
SUNOCO OIL, TULSA
SWIFT & CO., MUSKOGEE
TEXACO OIL, TULSA
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA CITY
TRANSWORLD DRILLING, OKLAHOMA CITY
U. S. BUREAU OF MINES, KEYES
U. S. NAVAL AMMUNITION DEPOT, MC ALESTER
ULTRAMAR DIAMOND, PONCA CITY
UNION IRON WORKS, MC ALESTER
UNITED INSULATION COMPANY, TULSA
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN
WARREN PETROLEUM CORPORATION, MADILL
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY, VALLIANT

Asbestos-related Deaths in Oklahoma

Deaths in Oklahoma from mesothelioma are believed to have been significantly underreported between 1979 and 2001: 232. Reasons for this are several, but the fact that mesothelioma can be confused with lung cancer is one factor. Also, the Centers for Disease Control didn't begin requiring reporting of mesothelioma deaths until 1999, when figures roughly doubled.

Other asbestos related deaths in the state totaled 104, and quite possibly more.

Where to Find Mesothelioma Help in Oklahoma
Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
Cancer treatment Centers of America
Southwestern Regional Medical Center
10109 E. 79th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
918-286-5000

Cancer Care Associates
Multiple locations throughout the state.
Clinical trials for mesothelioma treatments may be in progress.

When reviewing your treatment center options, we recommend you ask if the doctors that will be treating you have specific experience treating mesothelioma. You and your doctor will also need to decide if experimental therapies are an option.

Several laws in Oklahoma specifically effect mesothelioma victims. When choosing an attorney, it's important to look for an Oklahoma mesothelioma attorney with experience in asbestos litigation both in the state and nationally. That's because legal precedents set in trials elsewhere may affect your case.

A variety of Oklahoma mesothelioma attorneys are available. When seeking financial compensation, you'll want to find an attorney that has the experience and resources to take your case through trial should a settlement not be your best option.

Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP, is a firm of mesothelioma attorneys that work with clients in Oklahoma and across the nation. We are trial attorneys, and can assist you with all phases of the legal process.

We also have a comprehensive library of resources to help you get through this difficult time on topics such as family help, support groups, leading mesothelioma doctors in Oklahoma, understanding your rights to financial compensation, financial planning, and preparing your last wishes.

Mesothelioma is difficult, at best. Having to hold those responsible for your exposure responsible while undergoing treatment makes it even more difficult. But ensuring your family's financial security after you're gone is important. Speak with a lawyer to learn if a lawsuit is right for you. One of our mesothelioma trial attorneys will personally handle your case if you decide to move forward. 866-632-7574.