Connecticut Mesothelioma

Unlike many other attorneys involved with mesothelioma cases, at he Throneberry Law Office, we understand first-hand just how difficult it can be to lose a loved one to the disease. This is why we focus on providing engaged legal representation to individuals with mesothelioma and their loved ones all across the country, including Connecticut. Our team has helped mesothelioma victims receive compensation in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Hartford, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, and Waterbury.

There are numerous ways in which people throughout Connecticut are exposed to asbestos on a daily basis. Some of the occupations that are most at risk are engineers, welders, electricians, and pipefitters. As one of the first states in the country, Connecticut used asbestos in various ways throughout history across many industries. Unfortunately, some of the asbestos still remains in buildings today.

Prior to mass warnings about the dangers presented by asbestos, a number of industries relied on the substance for its heat-resistant properties. Asbestos was used in a number of power plants throughout Connecticut including at the following locations:

• Connecticut Yankee Power
• Millstone Power Plant

Located along the Atlantic Ocean, Connecticut has a thriving shipping industry. Although it has since been discontinued, asbestos was used in ships for a number of years. Because asbestos is resistant to high degrees of heat, it was often used in boilers and turbines. Asbestos remains in numerous ships that are still in use today. Some of the shipyards in Connecticut where people might have been exposed to asbestos include:

• Groton Electric Boat Company
• Groton Naval Base

Given its heat-resistant qualities, asbestos became a favored substance by many of the steel mills in Connecticut. One is particular that is known for asbestos exposure is Fabrique de Fer de Charleroi Inc.

Before the 1970s, chemical plants considered asbestos to be one of the best available insulators. Given the high-temperatures inside chemical plants, asbestos was once commonly used across the country. Some of the chemical plants where individuals in Connecticut were exposed to asbestos include:

• Naugatuck Chemical
• Uniroyal Chemical

Unfortunately, countless people in Connecticut are exposed to asbestos at the home and workplace on a daily basis. This is because before the late 1970s, asbestos was commonly used as insulation in a number of structures including factories, school buildings, offices, and even residential homes. Asbestos is not dangerous in its resting state. Instead, the material becomes dangerous when it is disturbed and its fibers inhaled while airborn. Individuals are usually not immediately aware that they have been exposed to asbestos. Instead, many people do not find out about the dangerous exposure until they are diagnosed with a deadly condition like mesothelioma years later.

We understand that there are many concerns that you might have about retaining a lawyer to pursue compensation from the party responsible for your mesothelioma diagnosis. If you are unable to travel, we can come to wherever you are located in Connecticut. We do not receive any compensation unless we are successful with your case, which means you do need to worry about paying us out of pocket. Contact our law office today to schedule an initial free consultation by calling (888) 506-1131 or visiting us online.