Colorado Mesothelioma

At The Throneberry Law Group, we have gained a reputation for providing committed legal representation to families as well as their loved ones who have been impacted by mesothelioma. We practice in all areas of the United States, including Colorado.

We have helped mesothelioma victims throughout the state of Colorado receive compensation for their damages including individuals in Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, and Lakewood.

Despite a large body of scientific research establishing the deadly effects of asbestos exposure, the substance still remains in a number of homes and workplaces in Colorado today. In the second half of the 20th century, while Colorado grew, asbestos was used by many of the state's primary industries including chemical production and machinery plants. As a result, numerous workers including boilermakers, electricians, miners, teachers, and anyone else who frequently visited older buildings are all at substantial risk of having been exposed to asbestos.

Before the classification of asbestos as a cancer-causing substance, the material was used in numerous power plants because it is more heat resistant than many other materials. Some of the power plants in Colorado that are known to have exposed workers to asbestos include the following:

• Arapahoe Power Plant
• Cameo Power Plant
• Cherokee Power Plant
• Comanche Power Plant
• Craig Power Plant
• Fort St. Vrain Power Plant
• Hayden Power Plant
• Martin Drake Power Plant
• Nucla Power Plant
• Pawnee Power Plant
• Rawhide Power Plant
• Ray D. Nixon Power Plant
• Valmont Power Plant
• Zuni Station Power Plant.

Due to its heat-resistant nature, asbestos was used for many years in the oil refining industry. Some of the oil refineries in Colorado that are known to have exposed workers to asbestos include:

• Conoco
• Ultramar Diamond

Asbestos containing material (ACM) can still be found in a number of homes and worksites throughout the country. Use of asbestos as insulation in houses was discontinued once it was discovered that asbestos exposure could lead to several forms of cancer including mesothelioma. The material, however, can still be found in numerous locations throughout Colorado because asbestos is not dangerous unless it is disturbed, at which point the material’s fibers come loose, which can lead to them becoming inhaled and lodged in the lungs of workers. To make matters worse, workers are often not aware that they have been exposed to asbestos immediately. Instead, nearly everyone who is harmed by asbestos become aware of it many years later when a cancer diagnosis is made.

No matter where you are located in Colorado, our lawyers are willing to travel to meet with you and your loved ones. During a free case evaluation, we will help you determine the likely source of the asbestos exposure as well as review your options for compensation. Our attorneys understand the pain of loving someone who suffers from mesothelioma as well as the various obstacles that result from this loss, which is why we remain committed to fighting for the compensation that our clients deserve. To schedule an initial free consultation, contact us today by calling (888) 506-1131. You can also schedule a consultation through our website.