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Mesothelioma And Asbestos Exposure

TENNESSEE: MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEYS SHARE TN ASBESTOS EXPOSURE MAP

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Mesothelioma attorneys from the national asbestos litigation firm of Levy Konigsberg LLP (“LK”) are continuing to help Tennessee mesothelioma patients and families obtain legal compensation from companies who manufactured, sold or used asbestos-containing products. Today, LK attorneys share a map of the most common asbestos exposure sites in TN

Mesothelioma Cases in Tennessee

Every year, thousands of men and women across the country are diagnosed with mesothelioma, including many in Tennessee. Even more are diagnosed with lung cancer and asbestosis. According to statistics compiled by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, Tennessee ranks twenty-first in the country for number of deaths from mesothelioma. All of these asbestos-related diseases could have been prevented if workers had been properly protected from exposure to asbestos.

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Exposure to Asbestos in Tennessee

Due to the presence of numerous power plants, paper and pulp mills and industrial employers throughout Tennessee, powerhouse employees, mill workers, insulators, plumbers, laborers, electricians, pipefitters, chemical operators, machinist, boilermakers, engineers and many other trades were routinely exposed to asbestos on a daily basis at their places of employment. Mesothelioma attorneys at LK have extensive experience in investigating these occupational exposures.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Established in 1933 as a product of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal, TVA operates six coal-fired power plants, two nuclear power plants, seven combustion turbine sites, nineteen hydroelectric dams, and a pumped-storage plant. With locations stretched across Tennessee, TVA is responsible for oversight and operation of reservoirs, dams, fossil plants, coal plants, and nuclear plants. Thousands of Tennessee citizens were employed at different TVA locations throughout Tennessee.

Although engaged in power generation, TVA conducted other activities between the 1930s and 1980s which exposed employees and independent contractors to vast amounts of asbestos-containing products. TVA completed various public works projects, including major construction, creation and reinforcement of new and existing state infrastructure, improvement of farm infrastructure throughout Tennessee, development of navigation channels, and design of generating units. Many of the TVA worksites located throughout Tennessee contained numerous asbestos-containing products and machinery which employees and independent contractors worked with and around.

Asbestos Exposure at TVA Powerhouses

Boilers, furnaces, turbines, cooling towers and ovens were installed, maintained and repaired at these power plants. This equipment required large amounts of asbestos-containing products to properly function. Other products, including pumps, valves, motors, wire, cable, heaters, air conditioning units, gaskets, packing, chillers, steam traps and masonry products were necessary to allow the powerhouses to properly function. Individuals working at these TVA power plants were exposed to large amounts of asbestos dust from their work with or around these products.

Asbestos Exposure at Other TVA Projects

Between the 1930s and 1980s, the TVA engaged in major construction projects, requiring independent contractors and employees to work with and around asbestos-containing products. During this time period, asbestos was a major component in construction materials. Tennessee citizens employed at these TVA construction worksites were routinely exposed to asbestos. An experienced mesothelioma attorney at LK will investigate all possible sources of asbestos exposure you or a love one suffered at TVA worksites.

Tennessee Paper and Pulp Industry

For several decades, Tennessee was called home by several major paper and pulp manufacturers, including Evergreen Company, International Paper, Kingsport Paper and Mead Paper. These paper and pulp companies operated large mills throughout Tennessee which contained large, asbestos-containing equipment and other asbestos-containing products, which employees and independent contractors were routinely exposed to. Although preventable, individuals present at these Tennessee Paper and Pulp mills were not warned about the dangers associated with exposure to asbestos dust.

Scientific Research

In 2002, an article was published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, investigating lung and pleural diseases of 62,937 males who worked for at least one year in the paper and pulp industry between the years 1945 and 1966. The study found that at least 36% of paper and pulp employees were exposed to asbestos while employed at a paper and pulp mill. Many of the paper and pulp employees who developed a lung or pleural disease performed maintenance work at the paper and pulp mill.

Mesothelioma Lawyer for Cases in Tennessee

An experienced LK mesothelioma attorney will investigate all possible exposures you or your loved one suffered at a Tennessee paper and pulp worksite. Individuals present at these worksites commonly worked with and around boilers, furnaces, turbines, ovens, motors and generators. Other products commonly used at paper and pulp mills include gaskets, packing, pipe covering, raw asbestos and masonry products, much of which contained asbestos.

Other Tennessee Industries

Tennessee’s industry between the 1930s and 1980s included manufacturers and producers of paper and pulp, foundry materials, automotive accessories, beverages, oil products, construction materials, chemicals, film and photography products, industrial chemicals, and other everyday consumer products. Individuals in Tennessee employed at these worksites performed the critical work necessary to make these companies successful without knowledge of the serious health hazards created by exposure to asbestos at these worksites. Mesothelioma attorneys at LK have the expertise necessary to carefully analyze your work history to identify the unique asbestos exposures that were present at your previous places of employment.

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In Tennessee, and across the country, many people also developed mesothelioma from non-occupational asbestos exposures, such as automotive work, home renovations and other hobbies, or from “second-hand asbestos exposure,” which occurred when work clothes contaminated with asbestos were worn home. An experienced LK mesothelioma attorney will assist your family in determining all possible sources of your exposure to asbestos dust.

Tennessee “Take Home” Exposure

In 2008, the Tennessee Supreme Court decided the case of Satterfield v. Breeding Insulation Co. In 1973, Doug Satterfield began working for Alcoa, a manufacturer of aluminum products. Doug Satterfield, like many other industrial employees in Tennessee, was exposed to high levels of asbestos dust at his place of employment. At the end of each work day, Doug Satterfield would wear his work clothes home, leaving asbestos fibers from his place of employment in his vehicle, home and laundry room. Other family members would interact with him after work, suffering asbestos exposure from the asbestos fibers on his clothes. In 1979, Doug Satterfield’s wife, Donna Satterfield, gave birth to a daughter, Amanda Satterfield. Sadly, at the age of twenty-five, Amanda Satterfield passed away from mesothelioma, due to her exposure to her father’s asbestos-laden work clothes. The Tennessee Supreme Court found that Doug Satterfield’s employer owed a duty to all individuals foreseeably harmed by contact with asbestos-laden work clothes. In 1972, OSHA approved regulations which prohibited employees who had been exposed to asbestos from taking their work clothes home to be laundered. Many employers in Tennessee failed to adhere to OSHA’s 1972 regulation, thus putting numerous spouses, children, family and friends at risk of severe asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma attorneys at LK are experienced in investigating “take home” asbestos exposures and will answer all of your questions about these investigations.

Tennessee worksites where asbestos exposure was common include:

Figure 1. Map of the most common asbestos exposure worksites in the State of Tennessee.

Allen Steam Plant (Memphis, TN)
Allied Chemical (Chattanooga, TN)
American Finishing (Memphis, TN)
American Smelting & Refining Company (Knox County, TN)
Amoco Oil (Chattanooga, TN)
Atomic Energy Commission Plant (Oak Ridge, TN)
Bowater Paper Mill (Calhoun, TN)
Calhoun Paper Mill (Calhoun, TN)
Chicago Bridge & Iron Manufacturing Plant (Memphis, TN)
Chickasaw Ordnance Works (Millington, TN)
Combustion Engineering (Chattanooga, TN)
Container Corporation (Chattanooga, TN)
Counce Paper Mill (Counce, TN)
Crump Lime & Cement (Memphis, TN)
Cumberland Chase (Chattanooga, TN)
Cumberland City Power Plant (Cumberland City, TN)
Davis Furniture Mfg. Plant (Memphis, TN)
Dixie Foundry Company (Cleveland, TN)
Douglas Dam (Sevier County, TN)
DuPont (Statewide, TN)
Eastman Kodak (Kingsport, TN)
Edgemoor Steam Plant (Knoxville, TN)
Eureka Foundry (Chattanooga, TN)
Evergreen Company (Memphis, TN)
Firestone Plant (Memphis, TN)
Ford Motor Plant (Nashville, TN)
Gallatin Power Plant (Gallatin, TN)
Gaskell Manufacturing Plant (Memphis, TN)
General Cable Plant (Memphis, TN)
General Electric Company (Memphis, TN)
Grace Chemical (Chattanooga, TN)
Hercules Powder Plant (Chattanooga, TN)
Holston Defense Corporation (Kingsport, TN)
International Paper (Memphis, TN)
Kingsport Paper Mill (Kingsport, TN)
Lookout Boiler Company (Chattanooga, TN)
Loonie Chevrolet Cadillac (Kingsport, TN)
Louisville & Nashville Railroad (Nashville, TN)
Mead Paper Mill (Kingsport, TN)
Miller Transport (Memphis, TN)
Mueller Company (Chattanooga, TN)
Nashville Steam Plant (Nashville, TN)
Paint Pigment Plant (Nashville, TN)
Proctor & Gamble (Memphis, TN)
Rock Ten Paper Mill (Chattanooga, TN)
Southern Bell Office (Nashville, TN)
Tennessee Pulp & Paper Company (Counce, TN)
Tennessee Valley Authority (Chattanooga, TN)
Tennessee Valley Power Plant (Memphis, TN)
Velsco (Memphis, TN)
Virginia Iron, Coal & Coke Company (Bristol, TN)
Watts Barr (Spring City, TN)

What Does it Cost to File a Mesothelioma Claim?

At Levy Konigsberg, all mesothelioma cases are represented on a “contingency fee” basis – you can expect zero out-of-pocket expenses, and you owe us nothing for our legal work unless you win.

How Long Does it Take for a Mesothelioma Claim to Settle?

When the claimant is still living, these cases are often expedited, and given a higher priority. In some cases, a mesothelioma claim may be resolved within four to five months. If a lawsuit is filed, the process takes longer, but often will settle long before the case goes to court. Every case is different, but the skills and experience of your attorney make a difference in the speed with which your case is resolved.

How Long Do I Have to File a Mesothelioma Claim?

In Tennessee, as in all states, you must file a lawsuit within a specific time, or lose the right to file at all. The window of time in the state is only one year from the date of a diagnosis of mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this deadly cancer, it is critical that you do not miss this filing deadline, and thus lose your right to seek compensation.

How Do I Prove Asbestos Exposure?

If you are suffering from an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma, the exposure to the substance must be supported by proof. In many cases, the company may be known to have exposed workers to asbestos, and proof exists which can be accessed with the help of your attorney. Proving you worked at the location will be required as well.

I Don’t Want to Harm my Past Employer by Filing a Lawsuit – What Should I Do?

A third party entity, whether a manufacturer, contractor, or other business, responsible for the asbestos exposure, is usually protected by insurance. A third party lawsuit filed to recover compensation will also often be paid through the insurance policy, not from company profits. If exposure was caused by your employer, the benefits are typically paid through workers’ compensation insurance. You should not worry about the financial impact on an employer or other party because it is important that all parties that caused your asbestos exposure be held accountable.

Have All Companies That Sold Products Containing Asbestos Gone Bankrupt?

Many companies that manufactured or sold products that contained asbestos are still operating, and many of them are recognized as being among the largest, most profitable companies in the USA. When evidence can be found to support a claim, a lawsuit can be filed to hold these companies accountable for the damages from mesothelioma, which are extensive.

How Long Will it Take to Settle a Mesothelioma Claim?

The length of time will vary, case by case. For mesothelioma cases in Tennessee in which the individual is still living, these cases are often expedited, and could take less than six months to settle. In other cases, it may require longer, particularly if the case must go to trial for resolution. Even in these cases, many pending trials lead to a settlement long before presenting the case in court.

How is Compensation Paid from Mesothelioma Bankruptcy Trusts?

Mesothelioma trusts were established by companies that filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. These trusts were required to be established to pay out compensation for future mesothelioma claims, or other asbestos-related diseases. You may not be aware that you may be eligible for funds from several trusts, based on your work history.

How Long Do I Have to File A Mesothelioma Claim?

Under Tennessee law, you have one year from the date of your diagnosis to file a claim. Once that date has passed, you are likely barred from ever seeking compensation. It is imperative that your claim is filed in a timely manner, and by a mesothelioma litigation firm that has a record of successful cases, will focus on your case, you, and your family, and provides personalized care throughout the process.

We handle mesothelioma lawsuits against major companies that exposed people to asbestos and put their health at risk.

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Why Choose Levy Konigsberg?

Since the 1980s, Levy Konigsberg has evolved into a nationwide powerhouse for mesothelioma litigation in the U.S. Our national mesothelioma lawyers have represented numerous individuals and groups of workers, successfully securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts.

 

Our top-rated mesothelioma lawyers have:

  • A massive knowledge of asbestos law and science
  • Decades of experience to their legal practices
  • Tried hundreds of asbestos and mesothelioma cases before juries
  • Secured record mesothelioma and asbestos compensation verdicts
  • Achieved some of the highest peer reviews and ratings available
  • Helped hundreds of satisfied clients

Additionally, we offer:

  • A caring and understanding approach to your case
  • Personalized attention and counsel based on each unique case
  • No upfront costs for handling your mesothelioma case
  • Fast and efficient handling of your mesothelioma case
  • Frequent case updates and reliable attorney accessibility

Understanding the science of asbestos exposure is an invaluable resource. One of the many benefits of our early involvement in mesothelioma litigation is our access to pioneering researchers and experts in this complex and ever-changing medical field. We put these experts to work on behalf of our clients, in the courtroom and in treatment of their disease.

Our lawyers bring to bear on every case a level of experience that can only come from decades of working together toward a common goal—maximum compensation for mesothelioma victims and their families.

Each new generation of mesothelioma attorneys at the firm acquires the skills, techniques, and knowledge of our senior partners through mentoring relationships. Not only does this benefit every lawyer, but it also benefits our clients in the form of consistently successful representation.

 

A Long History of Success in Mesothelioma Cases

Countless lawyers who advertise themselves as mesothelioma attorneys have never actually handled an asbestos case before. In fact, they refer them out to real mesothelioma lawyers for a fee.

That is not how we operate.

We are true, experienced mesothelioma attorneys who personally work on each case from beginning to end. We are always happy to meet our clients, whether at our New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, or Maryland offices, at a client’s home or hospital, or anywhere in the country.

Our legal team has succeeded by negotiating tirelessly with manufacturers of asbestos products and their insurance companies, no matter how influential or uncooperative they are. We are even often able to recover compensation from companies that have long been bankrupt.

Most defense lawyers are familiar with our solid reputation and credentials and know in advance that we will not settle for less than the best possible offer. They know that we build every mesothelioma and asbestos case as if it is going to trial, and we have taken hundreds of cases to juries when a fair settlement had not been offered.

The mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg have also served as lead counsel in major state and federal mass consolidation cases designed to benefit many hundreds of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other types of asbestos-related diseases.

We are proud of the work our lawyers do on behalf of our clients, often in groundbreaking cases against the toughest defendants. Our law firm has obtained landmark asbestos and mesothelioma jury verdicts for exposures to welding rods, cable, asbestos gaskets and packing, commercial talc, and industrial equipment, including the first-ever jury verdicts against welding rod, cable, and commercial talk manufacturers.

Our law firm is frequently referenced by the legal press for our association with the largest and landmark asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts in virtually every category, including various jurisdictions, types of asbestos products involved, and forms of asbestos exposure.

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for victims of mesothelioma and asbestos cancers, and we are prepared to fight for you.

 

Providing Your Case with the Individual Attention It Deserves

Unfortunately, many law firms today use a generalized approach to handling cases of the same type, even those as complex as mesothelioma cases.

With a goal of cutting back on the time spent on each case, they use broad-brush practices and techniques to process cases as fast as they can, often risking the possibility of missing important details in a case and, thus, undermining the goal of negotiating the best possible compensation for their clients.

Contrary to such mentality, we treat every case as if it was our only one. We investigate each case with a team of lawyers, paralegals, and leading experts in the field, all while being in constant communication with the clients, to ensure that we have done everything we could to reach the full potential of each individual case.

In many courts, mesothelioma cases are treated urgently and given high priority. This is particularly true if the claimant is alive. In some jurisdictions, the entire case can be resolved within four to five months; in others, it can take longer.

Here, at Levy Konigsberg, our mesothelioma cancer attorneys do everything possible to avoid delays and move our clients’ cases as quickly as we can. We accomplish this in large part due to the coordinated work of our team members and the fact that every mesothelioma case goes through a strict control and supervision, including regular follow-ups and reviews by the lead lawyers.

Our mesothelioma attorneys update clients on a regular basis, so that they always know of every important development on their case and that it is being taken care of. Our lawyers and support staff take every phone call with a high level of priority and try to answer them on the spot.

If unavailable at that very moment, we call clients back as promptly as possible. It is not uncommon that our mesothelioma attorneys provide clients with their personal cell phone numbers to address any urgent questions that the clients may have in the future.

 

Reach Out to Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys Today for a Free Consultation

Our mesothelioma attorneys fight for justice on behalf of innocent people, including the victims of deadly asbestos exposure. Companies that knew the threat asbestos poses must be held accountable for the illnesses and harm that resulted from their negligence. If you were exposed to asbestos, the mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Konigsberg are ready to help.

Our partners have been honored with an AV® Preeminent™ rating, the highest given, from the nationwide Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Year after year, our partners are designated by their peers as Super Lawyers® and as the Best Lawyers® in America.

While we are proud of our awards and accolades, our clients remain the central and most important part of our practice. Their satisfaction is our top priority. We understand that every client’s case is their whole life. Our attorneys treat each client with the care they deserve, addressing their unique needs and doing our utmost to help them put their life back together as much as possible.

We offer a free initial consultation, and cover the expenses of building your case, so there is no cost to you unless we recover compensation for you.

We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Cases of Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma News

ATTENTION: Mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma attorneys. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

  • Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
  • Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
    • Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
    • File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
  • Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

NOTE: We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Since the 1970s, our founding partners were pioneers in championing the rights of asbestos and mesothelioma victims. In fact, Stan Levy was the first personal injury lawyer in the Northeast to pursue an asbestos case and one of the first mesothelioma attorneys in America.

Later, in 1985, he formed Levy Konigsberg with a mission to apply his extensive experience and legal knowledge to seek justice and financial compensation on behalf of asbestos and mesothelioma victims across the United States.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers.

Trust Levy Konigsberg's Legal Team for Proven Results in Mesothelioma Cases

Levy Konigsberg LLP, a nationally recognized law firm, has built a legacy over three decades, securing billions in compensation for its clients. Led by award-winning attorneys, we specialize in representing individuals and families across the country who have suffered from asbestos exposure and devastating illnesses such as mesothelioma. Our top-rated trial practice holds corporations accountable for exposing workers and communities to asbestos, with numerous testimonials and successful case results.

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