Birmingham Asbestos Exposure Sites and Mesothelioma Hotspots

In Birmingham and across Alabama, hardworking men and women are suffering from mesothelioma and other deadly diseases because of asbestos. This dangerous material was used for decades in factories, plants, mills, and many industrial work sites. Asbestos dust can easily be inhaled and cause cancer and lung disease. At Throneberry Law Group, we fight for the rights of workers and families harmed by asbestos. If you were exposed to asbestos in the Birmingham area, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Birmingham mesothelioma attorneys are here to help.

Many companies in the Birmingham area used asbestos for its heat resistance and insulating properties. Some of the work sites where asbestos exposure occurred include:

• American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO): For over a century, ACIPCO has manufactured iron pipes in Birmingham. Asbestos was used to insulate the pipes and line high-heat equipment. Many workers were exposed to asbestos dust.
• U.S. Steel: Birmingham is known for its steel industry. U.S. Steel used asbestos insulation in its blast furnaces, mills, and manufacturing plants. Steel workers were exposed when asbestos materials were installed, maintained or removed.
• Alabama Power Company: Power plants, including those operated by Alabama Power, like the Gorgas and Miller Steam Plants, used large amounts of asbestos. It insulated pipes, boilers, generators and electrical components. Plant workers were exposed to dangerous asbestos dust.
• Hayes Aircraft/Pemco Aeroplex: This aircraft manufacturing facility, now operating as Pemco Aeroplex, used asbestos-containing materials in plane engines, electrical insulation, and brake pads. Many aircraft mechanics were exposed while building and servicing planes.

Asbestos was also common in the construction industry. It was used in roof shingles, drywall, cement, and floor tiles in homes, schools, and buildings across Birmingham. Construction workers were frequently exposed when cutting, sanding or installing asbestos materials.

The real tragedy is what asbestos does to people's health. Asbestos causes mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer that forms on the lining of the heart, abdomen, or lungs. Mesothelioma has no cure. It also causes lung cancer and asbestosis, a progressive lung disease. These diseases take years to develop after asbestos exposure. But now, in Birmingham, former industrial workers are being diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestos diseases decades after they were exposed. Their families are also at risk from asbestos brought home on work clothes.

What should you do if you were exposed to asbestos? See your doctor right away. Tell them you were exposed to asbestos so they can monitor your health closely. Catching these diseases early improves treatment options.

You should also speak with a Birmingham mesothelioma lawyer to understand your legal rights. If an employer fails to warn you about asbestos exposure, you may have a case for compensation. A lawsuit cannot restore your health, but it can help cover your medical bills, lost wages, and the costs of living with a severe asbestos disease.

Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation. You will speak directly with an experienced asbestos attorney who can answer your questions and explain your options. Call us to get started on your case. We are your advocates for asbestos justice in Birmingham.