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Do You Need A Utah Mesothelioma Attorney?
If you've developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, Sokolove Law may be able to help. Call 800-514-8060 to learn more.
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For many decades, American workers have been suffering and dying needlessly due to asbestos exposure. This tragedy is even more sinister in light of one simple, indisputable fact: Companies and their insurers knew the dangers of asbestos. Yet, for decades they chose to conceal this information from workers and their families. In fact, asbestos is still legal in the United States.
What is Mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that originates in the linings (mesothelium) that surround certain organs in the body. The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure.
The asbestos crisis has disproportionately affected Utah residents due to the state’s rich history of manufacturing. Certain jobs put Utah workers at a greater risk of asbestos exposure.
Some high-risk industries include:
- Aerospace and Aviation
- Asbestos Abatement
- Asbestos Product Manufacturing
- Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
- Construction
- Iron, Steel, and Aluminum
- Manufacturing
- Military (all branches)
- Power Plants
- Railroad
- Utilities and HVAC
But anyone working in industrial, blue-collar or military occupations during the 20th century may have been exposed to asbestos and could be at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases and mesothelioma.
In addition to these industries, we have identified these asbestos exposures sites throughout Utah:
- American Linen Supply Company, Salt Lake City
- Amalgamated Sugar Company, Odgen
- Anaconda Copper Mining, Tooele
- Cactus Mine, Frisco
- Chevron Oil, Salt Lake City
- Dhro Insulation, Salt Lake City
- Geneva Steel Mill, Vineyard
- Hercules, Magna
- Hill Air Field, Ogden
- Utah Copper Company, Magna
- Utah Power Light, Emery
- Yampa Smelting Company, Salt Lake City
Click here to access the Sokolove Law database of many known asbestos exposure sites in Utah.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, it is important to contact an attorney to explore your legal options. You shouldn’t have to suffer physically or financially because of corporate wrongdoing. Significant compensation may be available for those affected by asbestos exposure. Call Sokolove Law today at 800-514-8060 and explore your legal rights.
Even in these uncertain times, we are here to help. Sokolove Law is available to you 24/7, providing free legal consultations. We can arrange a video conference or phone call with a member of our legal team today. From the comfort of your home, you can call us, or even video chat with our legal team and quickly find out if you may be eligible for mesothelioma compensation. Because the asbestos trusts are not closed, we can still file claims online and help some clients begin receiving money within 90 days of talking to us.
For over 40 years, Sokolove Law has helped thousands of families nationwide receive compensation and has recovered over $4.6 billion for victims of asbestos and their loved ones. As a national law firm, with an office and licensed attorney in almost every state, our national reach allows us to help families across the country and maximize the value of their cases and potential settlements. Right here in Utah, Sokolove Law has helped many mesothelioma victims and their families. Don’t hesitate to call and explore your legal rights. Call Sokolove Law now at 800-514-8060 to speak with an asbestos paralegal.
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